The case for the green banana: Using fruit to improve tenaculum placement simulation.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify a fruit that would resemble the 'feel' of a uterine cervix when compared to plastic pelvic models.

Study Design: A group of experienced clinicians tested six different fruits and evaluated their suitability as a cervical simulation for tenaculum placement.

Results: An unripe (green) banana was rated the highest in seven out of eight characteristics and was the only fruit to achieve a consensus for overall simulation above 70%.

Virtual Skills Training Format for Teaching Intrauterine Contraception Insertion During Coronavirus Disease 2019.

The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic resulted in the curtailment of face-to-face clinical skills training in 2020. To meet Title X workforce needs, the National Clinical Training Center for Family Planning transitioned onsite intrauterine contraception training to a virtual format using online didactic material and livestreamed training and telementoring. Videos demonstrated the placement and removal of intrauterine contraceptives, and all necessary supplies were shipped directly to participants.