Abstract
BackgroundIntimidation constitutes a learning barrier for undergraduates and its reporting rate to authorities remains suboptimal. MethodsA randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of three interventions designed to increase reporting by undergraduates during their surgical rotation. As adjuncts to a standardized lecture, participants were assigned to a simulated intimidation scenario, a video of intimidation events, or a control group. Surveys were completed before the interventions, and at the end of the rotation. ResultsOf the 119 included participants, 17.6% reported that they had been intimidated during their previous rotation as compared to 37.0% after the surgical rotation. There were no statistically significant differences in the reporting of intimidation between the groups. However, 65.5% of all participants declared feeling more at ease to report intimidation, yet the reporting rate remained low. ConclusionIntimidation during clerkship persists as a frequent problem although the best method to increase its reporting remains unclear.
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