Assessment of an Orthopedic Surgery Rotation on Musculoskeletal Competency in Emergency Medicine Residency Training

Last updated: May 8, 2019
Sponsor: Jared L. Cohen
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Musculoskeletal Diseases

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT03944746
MCHE-CI; 32 CFR 219.102(d)
  • Ages 18-50
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Patient commonly present with orthopedic injuries in the emergency department. Musculoskeletal education has not historically been emphasized in American medical schools, and the effectiveness of an orthopedic surgery rotation has not been well studied in emergency medicine (EM) training. Competency in musculoskeletal education has been tested previously with a validated instrument, the basic competency exam (BCE), to assess baseline knowledge in primary care and emergency physicians.

Residents from 2 different EM residency training programs will be given the BCE to determine baseline musculoskeletal knowledge prior to their orthopedic surgery rotations. A post-test BCE will be given to the residents from both EM training programs upon completion of their orthopedic surgery rotation and compared.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Emergency Medicine Residents at either San Antonio Military Medical Center orUniversity Hospital

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Not emergency medicine residents at the inclusion sites.

Study Design

Total Participants: 80
Study Start date:
November 13, 2014
Estimated Completion Date:
June 30, 2021

Connect with a study center

  • San Antonio Military Medical Center

    San Antonio, Texas 78212
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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