Evaluation of Resident Preference for a Team-Based or Block-Based Learning System at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology [382]. (May 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Franklyn, Rachel; Fein, Lydia; Krantz, Tessa E.; Medina, Carlos A.
• Is Part Of: Obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 125(2015)Supplement 1
• Publication Date: 2015-05
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; 618
• DOI: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000463204.03407.eb
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0029-7844

Abstract

Abstract : INTRODUCTION: Obstetrics and gynecology residency programs nationwide are continuously modifying their programs to provide residents the best training. At the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, a recent transition occurred from a team-based learning system to a block-based learning system. The objective of this study is to evaluate residents' preferences for either a team-based or a block-based learning system. METHODS: An Internet-based survey was created throughSurveyMonkey.com and was distributed to the postgraduate year 2, postgraduate year 3, and postgraduate year 4 residents by e-mail. χ 2 tests were used to analyze associations between learning system type and level of satisfaction. RESULTS: The survey was distributed to 27 residents. Twenty-three residents agreed to participate, and of those who participated, 20 completed the survey (six postgraduate year 2, eight postgraduate year 3, and six postgraduate year 4). The residents reported a greater level of satisfaction with the block-based system (χ 2 [2, N=20]=14, P< .01). A greater percentage of residents agreed that the block-based system allowed them adequate time to prepare for patient encounters (55%); adequate time to manage patients (60%); and opportunities to resolve interpersonal conflicts (58%). A smaller percentage of residents agreed that the team-based system allowed for these factors, respectively, 30%, 45%, and 20%. Overall, 95% of participants preferred the block-based to the team-based system. CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATION: Obstetric and gynecology residents at our institution prefer a block-based learning system approach to a team-based learning system approach. More research is needed to evaluate longitudinal preferences and overall improvements in clinical evaluation and Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology scores.