Perineal Model with 4th-Degree Tear for Obstetrics Resident Training
Severe perineal tears are rare events, making it difficult for residents to receive adequate training.
Up to 65% of vaginal deliveries are complicated by some form of tear or episiotomy. Severe tears can lead to long-term complications; however, they are rare enough that residents have few opportunities to receive training from experienced obstetricians. Residents who receive simulation-based training have improved performance, but we do not currently have a model for 4th degree perineal tears.
Students:
Dr. Shirley Hutchinson
BSc, MD , MHScTR
Capstone Supervisor:
Prof. Joseph Ferenbok
Capstone Advisory Committee:
Richard Pittini
MD, MEd, FRCSC, FACOG
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Obstetrician and gynaecologist
Josh Qua Hiansen
Advanced Perioperative Imaging Laboratory
Biomedical Industrial Designer
Jon Barret
MBBCH, MD, FRCOG, FRCSC
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Professor
Perineal Model with 4th-Degree Tear for Obstetrics Resident Training
Dr. Shirley Hutchinson
BSc, MD , MHScTR
Severe perineal tears are rare events, making it difficult for residents to receive adequate training.
Up to 65% of vaginal deliveries are complicated by some form of tear or episiotomy. Severe tears can lead to long-term complications; however, they are rare enough that residents have few opportunities to receive training from experienced obstetricians. Residents who receive simulation-based training have improved performance, but we do not currently have a model for 4th degree perineal tears.
Capstone Supervisor:
Prof. Joseph Ferenbok
Capstone Advisory Committee:
Richard Pittini
MD, MEd, FRCSC, FACOG
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Obstetrician and gynaecologist
Josh Qua Hiansen
Advanced Perioperative Imaging Laboratory
Biomedical Industrial Designer
Jon Barret
MBBCH, MD, FRCOG, FRCSC
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Professor