Pediatric and adolescent gynecology learned via a Web-based computerized case series.

STUDY OBJECTIVE

To increase resident knowledge in pediatric and adolescent gynecology via a Web-based self-tutorial.

STUDY DESIGN

Prospective cohort involving 11 third- and fourth-year residents in a large university program. Residents were asked to complete a Web-based teaching series of cases involving common topics of pediatric and adolescent gynecology (PAG). A pretest and a posttest were completed to assess knowledge gained. Residents were asked to give feedback regarding improvements to the Web-based series for future case development.

SETTING

University-affiliated residency program in a major metropolitan area.

PARTICIPANTS

Resident physicians in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

INTERVENTIONS

Introduction of a Web-based teaching series to enhance resident education.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES

Improvement of resident knowledge in PAG.

RESULTS

All residents improved their knowledge in PAG after reviewing the series of cases. The pretest group mean score was 50%. The posttest group score was 69% (P < .05). All (100%) of participants said that this tool was an effective way to improve resident knowledge in PAG.

CONCLUSION

A computer-based self-tutorial in pediatric and adolescent gynecology is a feasible and satisfactory teaching adjunct to PAG.