[Evaluation and results of a clinical teaching method in gynecologic semeiology].

OBJECTIVE

To describe a teaching method for students in gynecological semeiology and evaluate the results.

METHODS

Theoretical and practical aspects of the course were designed to meet a set of objectives. Theoretical teaching included one or two objectives per class. Clinical examination was initially taught on an anatomical mannikin, then on a patient under general anesthetic. Students were evaluated after four 3-hour classes by means of multiple choice questions (MCQ) and a clinical case report. The course was evaluated by means of a questionnaire, asking the students for their opinion.

RESULTS

Twenty-five students out of 31 were tested in 1995-1996. The MCQ results were good with 84% correct answers (78% for first cycle and 89% for second cycle students). It was not possible to assess the clinical case report. The students appreciated the scientific and educational quality of the course, but felt that the sessions were too short and too infrequent.

CONCLUSION

This teaching method for students in gynecological semeiology was successful in its first year of application. This experiment may result in the development of a course combining university teaching and practical work leading to a common theory/practical examination.