A Survey of Special Training Round on Performance of Pediatric Residents

Introduction Clinical settings and teaching methods play a key role in studentsʹ 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 residentsʹ scores after holding a training round (P < 0.05). Conclusion findings confirmed the efficacy of special training round on achievement and increase of residentsʹ satisfaction with learning in Pediatric Gastroenterology Department.