title: A resident teaching program in operative endoscopy.
abstract: To provide a structured experience in operative endoscopy, a comprehensive teaching program has been incorporated into the obstetrics and gynecology residency program at our institution. This program consists of both a didactic and a hands-on portion. The hands-on session is conducted on a pelvic trainer. This approach to teaching residents operative endoscopy has been widely accepted by residents, faculty, and operating room personnel.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Truman Medical Center-West, Kansas City, MO.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Sammarco
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Youngblood
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology / Q000193:education*; D006784:Hospitals, Teaching; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000193:education*; D008923:Missouri; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000193:education*; D011247:Pregnancy; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods