Alumni Magazine - Primer Concepts

Publication concepts for cover and cover story. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Simulation Center developed a program called PRIMER which provides residents with preclinical training. This alternate training model helps residents develop strong procedural skills before working with patients. The basic tenets of Montessori training are the foundtion of the training and include learning activities in a prepared environment that allow learners to develop independence, advance and learn at their own pace, and know if they have performed procedures correctly.