Neonatal Circumcision Simulation: A Resource for Beginners
Introduction Neonatal circumcision is one of the most common procedures performed on males in the United States. Though not a required procedure to learn during residency, an interest in learning this skill exists. Simulation provides an opportunity to be exposed to, and gradually master, procedural...
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| description | Introduction Neonatal circumcision is one of the most common procedures performed on males in the United States. Though not a required procedure to learn during residency, an interest in learning this skill exists. Simulation provides an opportunity to be exposed to, and gradually master, procedural skills. We report our experience developing a circumcision simulation session, among a large pediatric intern class. Methods Participants received an instructional video for asynchronous viewing in advance of an in-person small-group session. Stations for six participants and two facilitators were equipped with Gomco clamp kits and a 15-step checklist. Facilitators demonstrated the neonatal circumcision procedure as participants followed along step-by-step. Bidirectional, real-time feedback was provided. Upon completion, an optional survey allowed participants to anonymously evaluate the course. Descriptive statistics were used for analysis. Results Fifty-three interns participated, with a 72% survey completion rate. The simulation session received an overall average rating of 4.9 (based on 5-point Likert scale; 1 = terrible, 5 = excellent). On several questions (yes/no response options), respondents unanimously reported that the session allowed identification of areas for targeted improvement, was helpful to experience prior to performing a circumcision on a newborn patient, and improved confidence. Discussion The 30-minute neonatal circumcision simulation session was well-received, exposed learners to a desirable procedure, allowed identification of targeted areas for improvement, and increased confidence. Strengths of our session include novel application of a 3D-printed model and a flexible framework that can be adapted to suit a variety of settings, learners, and available resources. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7b0bae1f0cd04052b26e65c7404591622025-08-20T03:25:59ZengAssociation of American Medical CollegesMedEdPORTAL2374-82652025-06-012110.15766/mep_2374-8265.11531Neonatal Circumcision Simulation: A Resource for BeginnersRakhi Gupta Basuray0Sofia Davila1Jennifer Springer2Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Ohio State University College of Medicine, and Assistant Professor; Physician, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Nationwide Children's HospitalAssistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Ohio State University College of Medicine; Physician, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Nationwide Children's HospitalThird-Year Resident, Nationwide Children's HospitalIntroduction Neonatal circumcision is one of the most common procedures performed on males in the United States. Though not a required procedure to learn during residency, an interest in learning this skill exists. Simulation provides an opportunity to be exposed to, and gradually master, procedural skills. We report our experience developing a circumcision simulation session, among a large pediatric intern class. Methods Participants received an instructional video for asynchronous viewing in advance of an in-person small-group session. Stations for six participants and two facilitators were equipped with Gomco clamp kits and a 15-step checklist. Facilitators demonstrated the neonatal circumcision procedure as participants followed along step-by-step. Bidirectional, real-time feedback was provided. Upon completion, an optional survey allowed participants to anonymously evaluate the course. Descriptive statistics were used for analysis. Results Fifty-three interns participated, with a 72% survey completion rate. The simulation session received an overall average rating of 4.9 (based on 5-point Likert scale; 1 = terrible, 5 = excellent). On several questions (yes/no response options), respondents unanimously reported that the session allowed identification of areas for targeted improvement, was helpful to experience prior to performing a circumcision on a newborn patient, and improved confidence. Discussion The 30-minute neonatal circumcision simulation session was well-received, exposed learners to a desirable procedure, allowed identification of targeted areas for improvement, and increased confidence. Strengths of our session include novel application of a 3D-printed model and a flexible framework that can be adapted to suit a variety of settings, learners, and available resources.http://www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11531CircumcisionSimulation3D PrintingDeliberate PracticeNeonatal-Perinatal MedicinePediatric Urology |
| spellingShingle | Rakhi Gupta Basuray Sofia Davila Jennifer Springer Neonatal Circumcision Simulation: A Resource for Beginners MedEdPORTAL Circumcision Simulation 3D Printing Deliberate Practice Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Pediatric Urology |
| title | Neonatal Circumcision Simulation: A Resource for Beginners |
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| title_short | Neonatal Circumcision Simulation: A Resource for Beginners |
| title_sort | neonatal circumcision simulation a resource for beginners |
| topic | Circumcision Simulation 3D Printing Deliberate Practice Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Pediatric Urology |
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