Simulation Overview

The Duke Ob/Gyn Residency Program’s simulation curriculum is designed to hone residents’ practical skills and foster a mindset for effective teamwork. The curriculum utilizes a blend of tabletop simulations and hands-on task training in a lab room/simulated environment to ensure a well-rounded learning experience. 

The curriculum is based on the following fundamental principles: 

  • Basic assumptions: Every learner has a unique set of experiences, skills and knowledge; we respect and build upon these differences to create a well-rounded learning experience.
  • Psychological safety: We provide an environment where learners can feel safe to take risks, make mistakes and openly express their thoughts and ideas. 
  • Think out loud, ask for help, time out as needed: Active participation and open communication is encouraged. Residents think out loud, ask for help when needed and call for a "time out" if the situation requires it.
  • Formative learning (not graded): The focus is on formative learning, which means residents participate to learn and grow, not to be graded. 
  • Debriefing: Each simulation session is followed by a comprehensive debriefing. 
Date Simulation
7/12/23 PGY-2: Introduction to Robotics 
7/19/2023  Resection of Superficial endometriosis and Introduction to EMIGS (+ FLS training)  
GYN Sim: superficial endometriosis -> circle cut, peg transfer
8/16/2023   GYN sim: ovarian cysts. 
Fellows / PGY-2 make-up / PGY-1: Introduction to Robotics 
9/20/2023   OB Simulation – Day 1  
US basics; AOL/C-section; Fetal Pillow; PPH; Shoulder dystocia 
10/18/2023   TLH lab day 1  
11/15/2023   OB Laceration Lab
12/20/2023  Family Planning Simulation:  
Complicated IUD removal / placement,  D+C/Dilators,  D+E/laminara, FP Complications  
1/17/2024   TLH Lab make-up (may change given CREOG moved)
2/21/2024  Hysteroscopy Lab 
3/20/2024 OB Simulation – Day 2
4/17/2024   Combined GYN/OB Skills Training 
CKC; Cerclage; Vaginal and Abd Morcellation 
5/15/2024 TBA* Combined ED/OB Sim
6/19/2024  OB Simulation – Day 3

 

EMIGS / Endo

Dr. Lachiewicz at the simulator
Simulator

Ovarian Cystectomy Sim

Ideal Ovarian Cystectomy Sim
Ideal ovarian cystectomy sim — longitudinal cut, no rupture
Sub-Optimal Ovarian Cystectomy Sim
Sub-optimal ovarian cystectomy sim — oblique or jagged cut, rupture
Solo Ovarian Cystectomy Sim
Solo ovarian cystectomy sim
Cooperative Ovarian Cystectomy Sim
Cooperative ovarian cystectomy sim
Solo ovarian cystectomy sim
Solo ovarian cystectomy sim

OB Sim

OB simulation
Residents practicing during OB sim day
OB simulation
Residents practicing during OB sim day
OB simulation
Residents practicing during OB sim day

AUB/TLH Sim

Residents practicing during AUB/TLH Day
Residents practicing during AUB/TLH Day
Residents practicing during AUB/TLH Day
Residents practicing during AUB/TLH Day
Residents practicing during AUB/TLH Day
Residents practicing during AUB/TLH Day

Student and Informal Training

Students training
Students training
Training models