A Survey of Special Training Round on Performance of Pediatric Residents

Introduction Clinical settings and teaching methods play a key role in students' learning. So, the present study aimed to investigates the effect of holding special training rounds on performance of pediatric residents. Methods and Materials This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 30 residents. They were randomly divided into two case (n=15) and control (n=15) groups. Two groups received pretest and posttest. Case group received a period of one month of special training rounds by professors. Special training round was one hour training a day. The control group received no intervention. Data was analyzed using SPSS 13 and descriptive and analytic statistical tests. Results 100% of all residents in case group were satisfied with training round. Mean scores of control residents were as followed: pretest 37.9 +/- 5.1 and post-test 55.2 +/- 7.0 (P >0.05). Mean scores of intervention residents were as followed: pretest 37.5 +/- 3.7 and post-test 65.6 +/- 6.7 (P<0.05). There was a significant increase in residents' scores after holding a training round (P<0.05). Conclusion findings confirmed the efficacy of special training round on achievement and increase of residents' satisfaction with learning in Pediatric Gastroenterology Department.