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. 2016 Dec 16;16:314. doi: 10.1186/s12909-016-0835-6

Table 1.

Clerkship director suggested modifications to pelvic and breast skills training

Pelvic Exam Training Fair or Inadequate
Respondent suggested modifications:
 • Additional longitudinal teaching and assessment
Breast Exam Training Fair or Inadequate
Respondent suggested modifications
 • Increased instruction
 • Live models or standardized patients
 • Use GTAs for teaching examination
 • Development of more clearly defined interdisciplinary curriculum and assessment
 • Covered best in surgery clerkship where more time devoted
 • Teach shorter, more practical exam sequence