Developing and Assessing an Integrated Comprehensive Obstetric Ultrasound Training Program for Undergraduate Medical Students - the Fetal Assessment in Medical Education Study (FAME study).

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a prenatal ultrasound course for medical students, focusing on enhancing competencies in fetal sonography through the integration of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice.

Design

This was a longitudinal study conducted over the winter semester of 2023/24.

Setting

Study took place in a medical education setting, with practical sessions conducted in a clinical environment and theoretical instruction.

Population or sample

Twenty medical students participated in the course.

Methods

The course was taught by expert faculty and included practical training with live models in real-life conditions, supplemented by online video lectures. The study used Objective Structured Clinical Examinations admi

SUBMITTER: Matschl J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12404790 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature