K., Poomalar G.S., IlamathiK., NiveditaA., BupathyM., Jayasree2024-09-242024-09-242023-09K. Poomalar G., S. Ilamathi, K. Nivedita, A. Bupathy, M. Jayasree . E-learning as a tool to impart knowledge of surgical procedures in the undergraduate medical teaching . International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology . 2023 Sep; 12(9): 2623-26272320-17702320-1789https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/232275Background: E-learning is in a budding stage in developing countries. As present-day students are gadget-friendly, introducing a surgical e-learning module may create interest and help in understanding the surgeries easily. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of E-learning in improving the knowledge component of surgical procedures for undergraduate students and to analyze students’ feedback regarding its usefulness.Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted among 67 final-year MBBS students, who had completed 1 week of operation theatre (OT) posting in obstetrics and gynecology. Recording of videos for must-know surgeries in gynecology was done. Video editing and audio description of surgical steps were done. A YouTube channel was created and surgical videos were uploaded. Links to 2 surgical videos and additional teaching materials were uploaded to the college learning management system daily for 2 consecutive weeks. A telegram group was formed for posting questions daily. Pre-test and post-test were conducted and the results were analyzed.Results: The mean marks obtained in the pre-test were 6.567±1.9 and the post-test was 15.22±2.5 (Paired t test p=0.0001). Students mentioned that combining OT posting with an e-learning module helped them to build their knowledge of surgical procedures. Telegram quizzes helped them to increase their understanding of surgeries. 34 students wanted e-learning module to be conducted on other topics also.Conclusions: E-learning is highly effective in improving knowledge component of surgical procedures for undergraduate students. E-learning can be made more effective by adding formative assessment. Combining surgical e-learning module with operation theatre posting can enhance knowledge and understanding.E-learning moduleLearning management systemSurgical proceduresUndergraduate teachingYouTube channelJournal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SMVMCH, Puducherry, IndiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SMVMCH, Puducherry, IndiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SMVMCH, Puducherry, IndiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SMVMCH, Puducherry, IndiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SMVMCH, Puducherry, India