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Purpose: We created a pelvic anatomy course in collaboration with our School of Physical Therapy colleagues to provide high-fidelity training using whole body donors to fill a crucial gap in residency education. Background: Knowledge of pelvic anatomy is exceedingly important in gynecologic surgery, yet gross anatomy education is typically not included in residency programs. Including cadaveric anatomy education after medical school improves surgical skills and anatomy comprehension. However, gross anatomy education can be costly, with time-consuming dissections and difficult facilitation. Methods: A case-based pelvic anatomy lab was held in collaboration with the School of Physical Therapy. Six cadaveric donor stations were pre-dissected with a facilitator at each station and case-based slides. The stations included vascular anatomy, GU injury, GI injury, simple hysterectomy, and adnexal structures/ureter. Residents received and pre- and post-course survey to measure confidence levels and improvement in medical knowledge. Results: A total of 25 residents and acting interns participated in the lab course. 19 participants completed the pre-course survey, while 14 participants completed the post-course survey. Of those who responded, 93% were somewhat or very satisfied with the course. 21% of participants reported improvement in overall confidence in pelvic anatomy. Improved confidence was noted for 69%, 64%, 64%, 71% of participants in hysterectomy, vascular injury repair, bowel injury repair, and bladder injury repair, respectively. Participants had an average improvement of 1.6 points between knowledge questions on pre- and post-course surveys Discussion: Pelvic anatomy cadaver lab is feasible and improves overall confidence and knowledge in pelvic anatomy and surgical skills. Collaboration with other health professional schools assists with cost, efficiency, and feasibility. |
