Small Group Learning

Implementing the Stop the Bleed Campaign in a University Community

Robert A Katzer, MD, MBA*, David A Beshai, BS^, Ajeet Pal Bayo Bhatia, BA^ and Andre Serop Ksajikian, BA^

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J84D0ZIssue 4:1[mrp_rating_result]
The main objective is to implement a system to use available resources of the Stop the Bleed campaign to widely educate members of the university community in the utilization of multiple compression techniques including direct pressure, tourniquet application, and wound packing.  Additional course objectives include using the Stop the Bleedsm campaign to teach participants how to fit into the emergency response team as the immediate responder and the identification of life-threatening bleeding.
EMSSmall Group LearningTrauma
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A Model Curriculum for an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Rotation for Emergency Medicine Residents

Michael Mancera, MD*, Aaron Kraut, MD*, Megan Gussick, MD* and Michael Lohmeier, MD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8DD0FIssue 3:1[mrp_rating_result]
The aim of this curriculum is to provide a robust learning experience for EM residents around prehospital care and EMS that fulfills the ACGME requirements and which can be easily replicated and implemented in a variety of EM residency training programs.
EMSCurriculaSmall Group Learning

Utilizing the Flipped Classroom, Simulation-Based Mastery Learning and Group Learning to Teach and Evaluate Lumbar Puncture Skills

Amanda Crichlow, MD, MSMS*, Jessica Parsons, MD, MSMS*, Varsha Goswami, MD*, Srikala Ponnuru MD* and Sharon Griswold MD, MPH*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8RW58 Issue 3:1[mrp_rating_result]
The goal of the curriculum is to teach and evaluate senior medical students / emergency medicine residents on the performance of a lumbar puncture using a group learning protocol. At the completion of the training session, learners should be able to: 1) Demonstrate how to perform a LP on an adult patient by achieving the minimum passing standard on the checklist, 2) state the indications and contraindications of performing a LP, and 3) state the potential complications that can occur after performing a LP.
ProceduresSimulationSmall Group Learning

The Toxiscape Hunt: An Escape Room-Scavenger Hunt for Toxicology Education

Megan Boysen-Osborn, MD, MHPE*, Sara Paradise, MD* and Jeffrey R Suchard, MD, FACMT*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8NW58 Issue 3:1[mrp_rating_result]
By the end of the activity, learners should be able to: 1) Calculate an anion and osmolal gap. 2) Recognize poisonings amenable to hemodialysis. 3) Interpret EKG changes related to a variety of ingestions, including beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers, digitalis, and tricyclic antidepressants. 4) Recognize poisonous plants and their clinical toxidromes. 5) Calculate loading dose of N-acetylcysteine as antidote for acute acetaminophen ingestion. 6) Collaborate as a team to arrive at solutions of problems. 7) Recognize poisons that have available antidotes 8) Know the clinical effect of various types of snake envenomations. 9) Recognize the toxicity associated with at least four household chemicals. 10) Know the antidotes for six common poisonings.
ToxicologySmall Group Learning

Novel Emergency Medicine Curriculum Utilizing Self-Directed Learning and the Flipped Classroom Method: Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies Small Group Module

Jillian McGrath, MD*, Arwa Mesiwala, MD*, Michael Barrie, MD*, Creagh Boulger, MD, RDMS*, Laura Thompson, MD*, Jennifer Mitzman, MD*, Diane Gorgas, MD*, Geremiha Emerson, MD*, Sorabh Khandelwal, MD*, Alyssa Tyransky^ and Andrew King, MD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8DK9K Issue 2:4[mrp_rating_result]
We aim to teach the presentation and management of obstetric and gynecologic emergencies through the creation of a flipped classroom design. This unique, innovative curriculum utilizes resources chosen by education faculty and resident learners, study questions, real-life experiences, and small group discussions in place of traditional lectures. In doing so, a goal of the curriculum is to encourage self-directed learning, improve understanding and knowledge retention, and improve the educational experience of our residents.
CurriculaOb/GynSmall Group Learning

Novel Emergency Medicine Curriculum Utilizing Self-Directed Learning and the Flipped Classroom Method: Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat Emergencies Small Group Module

Andrew King, MD*, Paul Crawford *, Christopher San Miguel, MD*, Michael Barrie, MD*, Sandra Spencer, MD^, Alyssa Tyransky* and Nicholas Kman, MD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8PW5N Issue 2:4[mrp_rating_result]
We aim to teach the presentation and management of HEENT emergencies through the creation of a flipped classroom design. This unique, innovative curriculum utilizes resources chosen by education faculty and resident learners, study questions, real-life experiences, and small group discussions in place of traditional lectures. In doing so, a goal of the curriculum is to encourage self-directed learning, improve understanding and knowledge retention, and improve the educational experience of our residents.
CurriculaENTSmall Group Learning

Novel Emergency Medicine Curriculum Utilizing Self-Directed Learning and the Flipped Classroom Method: Psychiatric Emergencies Small Group Module

Andrew King, MD*, Sarah Greenberger, MD*, Michael Prats, MD*, Creagh Boulger, MD*, Alyssa Tyransky*, Laura Thompson ,MD*, Nicholas Kman, MD*, Cynthia Leung, MD, PhD*, Jennifer Mitzman, MD*, Michael Barrie, MD*, Sorabh Khandelwal, MD* and Christopher San Miguel, MD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8DP7V Issue 2:3[mrp_rating_result]
We aim to teach the presentation and management of psychiatric emergencies through the creation of a flipped classroom design. This unique, innovative curriculum utilizes resources chosen by education faculty and resident learners, study questions, real-life experiences, and small group discussions in place of traditional lectures. In doing so, a goal of the curriculum is to encourage self-directed learning, improve understanding and knowledge retention, and improve the educational experience of our residents.
PsychiatryCurriculaSmall Group Learning

Novel Emergency Medicine Curriculum Utilizing Self-Directed Learning and the Flipped Classroom Method: Genitourinary Emergencies Small Group Module

Andrew King, MD*, Geremiha Emerson, MD*, Jennifer Mitzman, MD*, Eric Adkins, MD*, Alyssa Tyransky*, Robert Cooper, MD*, Nicholas Kman, MD*, Christopher Paul*, Ashish Panchal, MD, PhD*, Michael Barrie, MD*, Sorabh Khandelwal, MD*, Diane Gorgas, MD* and Christopher San Miguel, MD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J89S56 Issue 2:3[mrp_rating_result]
We aim to teach the presentation and management of genitourinary emergencies through the creation of a flipped classroom design. This unique, innovative curriculum utilizes resources chosen by education faculty and resident learners, study questions, real-life experiences, and small group discussions in place of traditional lectures. In doing so, a goal of the curriculum is to encourage self-directed learning, improve understanding and knowledge retention, and improve the educational experience of our residents.
GenitourinaryCurriculaSmall Group Learning

Emergency Medicine Curriculum: Complications of Pregnancy Small Group Module

Linda L Herman, MD* and Kunal Sukhija, MD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8TS67 Issue 2:3[mrp_rating_result]
We aim to teach the presentation and management of pregnancy complications through interactive teaching during small group discussions concerning patient cases. This curriculum utilizes resources chosen by education faculty, study questions, actual experience, and small group discussions in place of a traditional lecture-based format. In doing so, a goal of the curriculum is to encourage self-directed learning, improve understanding and knowledge retention, improve the educational experience of our residents, and allow assessment by the faculty concerning the knowledge base and ability of the residents.
Ob/GynCurriculaSmall Group Learning

Emed-Opoly: Echocardiography

Andrew W Phillips, MD, MEd*, Michelle Hunter-Behrend, MD* and Sara Nikravan, MD^

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8PC77 Issue 2:2[mrp_rating_result]
By the end of this session, the learner will be able to: 1) Recognize normal and abnormal left heart global function 2) Recognize normal and abnormal right heart global function 3) Recognize pericardial effusions and pericardial tamponade
Cardiology/VascularSmall Group LearningUltrasound