Simulation and Training
Our residency program provides extensive and comprehensive simulation training for obstetric and gynecologic procedures. Residents enjoy two hours of simulation twice per month based on a robust safety training curriculum. Additionally, the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) training sessions are scheduled regularly for development and elevation of the resident's skills in laparoscopy
We have a vigorous obstetrical stimulation program that the residents participate in at regular intervals throughout the year. We have a high fidelity mannequin (Victoria from Gaumard) and a dedicated simulation laboratory that gives us the opportunity to do a wide variety of obstetrical stimulations. Usual topics include management of obstetrical emergency (for example: hypertensive crisis, eclampsia, severe postpartum hemorrhage, maternal code, shoulder dystocia, uterine inversion), routine vaginal delivery and cesarean section, breech vaginal delivery, operative deliveries, impacted fetal head, and repair of obstetrical lacerations including 3rd and 4th degree lacerations.
Additionally, all obstetrical providers and obstetrical staff in our hospital system are required to participate in simulation every year. Residents also participate in these simulations. The topics include management of obstetrical emergences, team building, and review of communication techniques.
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David Harper, MDObstetric Simulation Officer Medical Director of Labor and Delivery |
The Advanced Clinical Simulation Center
The University of Toledo's simulation program is a leader in interactive multidisciplinary education. We strive to provide students, residents and practitioners with a state-of-the-art, immersive educational experience. Through research and training programs, we continue to promote the highest quality of patient care and safety.
Our residents are involved in simulations including hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, multiple surgical skills, ultrasound training, obstetrical emergencies and obstetrical deliveries including breech and forceps. The center also provides an environment for inter-professional collaboration simulations. In addition to the center, our residents also have access to FLS units located in the resident lounge.
The medical students are exposed to simulations involving obstetrical deliveries and many outpatient gynecological skills like endometrial biopsies and IUD placement. We expect our advanced Clinical Simulation Center to provide an experience where the focus is on competency based learning and outcomes based training and education.
ADVANCED robotic training
Our campus consists of five main surgical sites with Toledo Hospital offering access to four XI robotic systems, Flower Hospital offering access to two XI robotic systems, Parkway Surgery Center offering access to two robots as well as Wildwood offering similar opportunities for resident exposure, training, and operating. Additionally, robotic simulators are available at the Toledo hospital main campus with 24 hour access to all residents. A robotic curriculum ensures proper sequential training of all residents to ensure familiarity with the console, software, and modules.
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Burton Brodsky, MDGynecology Simulation Officer |
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