title: Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Interdisciplinary Women's Health and Laboratory Course.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To describe the creation, implementation, and evaluation of a case-based, interdisciplinary course that highlights laboratory principles for students who have selected a career in obstetrics and gynecology.
  
  
  METHODS
  We developed four case-based modules with questions that emphasize laboratory principles required to establish a diagnosis and treat and monitor each case-based scenario. The cases were offered as a 4-hour elective course during the medical school capstone. A clinician and a clinical pathologist pair facilitated the case discussions with groups of six to nine medical students during 2 consecutive years. Pre- and postknowledge quizzes were given to the students. In addition, a structured evaluation of the course was performed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Twenty-two students participated in the courses. Most found the format effective and the information useful. There was a significant increase in their related knowledge as established by pre- and posttesting.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Case-based discussions gave learners a better understanding of the function and complexity of the clinical laboratories, and multidisciplinary facilitation highlighted the value of interacting with laboratory professionals to enhance clinical care.
authors: From the Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine jguarne@emory.edu.
authors: Jeannette
authors: J
authors: Guarner
authors: From the Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
authors: Ann M
authors: AM
authors: Winkler
authors: Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
authors: Lisa
authors: L
authors: Flowers
authors: From the Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
authors: Charles E
authors: CE
authors: Hill
authors: Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
authors: Jane E
authors: JE
authors: Ellis
authors: Departments of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA.
authors: Kimberly
authors: K
authors: Workowski
authors: From the Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
authors: Michelle D
authors: MD
authors: Reid
authors: Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
authors: Jennifer
authors: J
authors: Goedken
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology; D006801:Humans; D058025:Interdisciplinary Studies; D009774:Obstetrics; D011247:Pregnancy; D013337:Students, Medical; D016387:Women's Health
keywords: Interdisciplinary course; Laboratory; Medical students; Pathology; Women’s health