In Singapore, there are 2 sponsoring institutions (SI) under the OBGYN residency program, namely Singhealth and National University Health System (NUHS). The compulsory CCRT exercise was introduced in 2023 as an additional component to the six-year OBGYN residency program. Twelve fifth-year residents (R5) in both SI underwent CCRT in the 2023/2024 academic year. This study aims to explore the R5s’ perceived views on CCRT experience. Findings from this study will allow opportunity for better curriculum development at national level. R5s were invited to write a reflection essay on their CCRT experience. Resident identities were anonymized. Using a constructivist approach, these essays were analysed thematically and grouped under the six core competencies of the ACGME. Residents reported medical knowledge gains as each SI had a different spectrum of OBGYN patients. The area of greatest gain was in system-based practice. Residents observed different models of care and reflected on strengths, challenges, and identified areas to benefit patients’ care. Residents recognised that CCRT provided lessons that would revise the way they practice in their SI, in keeping with practice-based learning and improvement. In addition, residents reported improved interpersonal communication across institutions and various faculty members. Whilst all residents expressed anxiety prior to CCRT, host programs offered adequate support to visiting residents through close faculty and peer support. Interestingly, there were different opinions regarding the sufficiency of CCRT duration. Overall, the residents agreed that CCRT exercise was a useful and good experience to enrich their existing residency training and further develop their core skills.

Authors:
Rachel Phoy Cheng Chun, Singhealth, Singapore
Manisha Mathur, KK Women's And Children's Hospital, Singapore
Citra Mattar, National University Hospital, Singapore
Liying Yang, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
Jill Cheng Sim Lee, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Rachel Chun Phoy Cheng is currently a senior resident under the SingHealth Obstetrics and Gynaecology Residency Program. She is interested in Maternal Medicine subspecialty and is actively involved in medical student education and reseach.

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