Needs assessment of menopause education in United States obstetrics and gynecology residency training programs.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-2023
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the variance in menopause education, educational resources, and the needs of obstetrics and gynecology (ObGyn) residency programs by conducting a national survey of program directors (PDs).
METHODS: In 2022, an institutional review board-approved Web-based Qualtrics survey was designed and distributed electronically to 145 US ObGyn residency PDs. The survey consists of 15 questions. The main outcomes are reported using descriptive statistics.
RESULTS: The survey was completed by 99 of 145 PDs (68.3%). Almost all participants (92.9%) strongly agreed that residents nationwide should have access to a standardized menopause curriculum that could be utilized in their programs. Only 31.3% reported having a menopause curriculum in their residency program. Of the programs with a menopause curriculum, 96.8% reported using lectures, 77.4% reported assigned readings, and 74.2% had either dedicated menopause clinics or other clinics with a high volume of menopausal patients. Of all programs surveyed, only 29.3% reported that trainees had dedicated time assigned to a menopause clinic. A total of 83 of 99 PDs agreed or strongly agreed that their programs needed more menopause educational resources, and most (89.7%) stated they were likely or very likely to use self-paced menopause modules that include performance feedback if available.
CONCLUSIONS: Data from the needs assessment questionnaire revealed that menopause education and resources vary across residency programs, with the majority lacking a dedicated menopause curriculum. Most PDs expressed a desire for more educational resources and standardized training materials, and preferred to access an online national menopause curriculum.
Volume
30
Issue
10
First Page
1002
Last Page
1005
ISSN
1530-0374
Published In/Presented At
Allen, J. T., Laks, S., Zahler-Miller, C., Rungruang, B. J., Braun, K., Goldstein, S. R., & Schnatz, P. F. (2023). Needs assessment of menopause education in United States obstetrics and gynecology residency training programs. Menopause (New York, N.Y.), 30(10), 1002–1005. https://doi.org/10.1097/GME.0000000000002234
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
37738034
Department(s)
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Document Type
Article