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 |
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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


Ovarian Cystectomy Sim

Ideal ovarian cystectomy sim — longitudinal cut, no rupture

Sub-optimal ovarian cystectomy sim — oblique or jagged cut, rupture

Solo ovarian cystectomy sim

Cooperative ovarian cystectomy sim

Solo ovarian cystectomy sim
OB Sim






AUB/TLH Sim






Student and Informal Training


