• D E Rizk and M Elzubeir.
• Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates.
• Teach Learn Med. 2000 Jan 1;12(2):66-71.

BackgroundAcquisition of core practical skills by students assures quality and relevance of medical education.PurposeTo determine whether students and interns are acquiring core obstetric and gynecologic skills.MethodsA self-administered questionnaire was sent to obstetric and gynecology clerkship coordinators (n = 3), consultants (n = 14), residents (n = 13); interns (n = 13) and final-year students (n = 29; n = 93, response rate = 77%, N = 72). The questionnaire contained a stimulus list of 21 clinical, 8 communication, and 5 professional skills.ResultsOf 34 listed skills, 24 were identified as core skills. At least 50% of consultants, faculty, and residents expected 28 core skills to be covered in the undergraduate program. At least 50% of interns believed that 21 core skills had been acquired at graduation.ConclusionOur curriculum is facilitating acquisition of core obstetric and gynecologic skills.

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