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