ArticleBMC medical education2024
Exploring the current state of clinical and practical teaching in obstetrics and gynecology in the era of competency-based education: a nationwide survey among German teaching coordinators.
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- Medical education in obstetrics and gynecology: A global update from 2025.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2026Review
- Efficacy of a four-drug combined regimen compared to uterine curettage in the treatment of incomplete medical abortion: a prospective observational study.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025Observational
- Postgraduate medical education in obstetrics and gynecology in Switzerland in comparison to Germany and Austria: the results of an international survey.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2025Article
- Bridging the gap: effects of simulation-based OB/GYN training on skills and self-perception in final-year medical students.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Enhancing ultrasound education in obstetrics and gynecology in Germany: insights and innovations from postgraduate training.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2024Article
- Editorial: Education in obstetrics and gynecology.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Article
- Making clinical teaching visible-A time and motion study of hospital rounds in undergraduate medical teaching.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Article
- Developing Tomorrow's Obstetrics and Gynecology Physicians: A Holistic Approach to Undergraduate Curriculum Transformation.Journal of medical education and curricular developmentArticle
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Abstract
backgroundObstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) is an essential medical field that focuses on women's health. Universities aim to provide high-quality healthcare services to women through comprehensive education of medical students. In Germany, medical education is undergoing a phase of restructuring towards the implementation of competency-based learning. The objective of the current survey was to gain insights into the teaching methods, resources, and challenges at German medical universities in the field OB/GYN. This aims to document the current state of medical education and derive potential suggestions for improvements in the era of competency-based learning. The survey was conducted with teaching coordinators from the majority of OB/GYN departments at German universities.
methodsA questionnaire was sent to the teaching coordinators in all 41 OB/GYN departments at German university hospitals. The survey was delivered via email with a link to an online survey platform.
resultsThe study received 30 responses from 41 universities. Differences were observed in the work environment of teaching coordinators concerning release from clinical duties for teaching purposes and specialized academic training. Overall, medical education and student motivation were perceived positively, with noticeable gaps, particularly in practical gynecological training. Deficiencies in supervision and feedback mechanisms were also evident. Subfields such as urogynecology and reproductive medicine appear to be underrepresented in the curriculum, correlating with poorer student performance. E-learning was widely utilized and considered advantageous.
conclusionThe present study provides valuable insights into the current state of medical education in OB/GYN at German universities from the perspective of teaching experts. We highlight current deficits, discuss approaches to overcome present obstacles, and provide suggestions for improvement.
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