title: Expanding the use of simulators as assessment tools: the new pop quiz.
abstract: This study introduces a novel way to implement simulation in medical education. We investigated the feasibility of integrating a newly developed breast examination simulator into a breast exam technique lecture while also collecting detailed data on medical students' breast exam skills. Results indicate that it is feasible to integrate simulation technology into the classroom environment and collect detailed performance data that can be analyzed and used for skills assessment.
authors.affiliation: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Chicago, IL 60611-2908, USA.
authors.forename: Abby R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Kaye
authors.forename: Lawrence H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Salud
authors.forename: Zachary B
authors.initials: ZB
authors.lastname: Domont
authors.forename: Katherine
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Blossfield Iannitelli
authors.forename: Carla M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Pugh
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods; D014584:User-Computer Interface