Preclinical Simulation Training of Medical Students Results in Better Procedural Skills Performance in End of the Year Three Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation Assessments

Abstract

Objectives The Association of American Medical Colleges published guidelines for procedural skills to be included in medical school curricula; however, standardized training and objective assessments of procedural skills are limited. We implemented and evaluated a simulation-based mandatory procedural skills training program for preclinical medical students for nine procedures students were expected to gain proficiency before graduation.