The value of structured training for medical interns in pediatric emergencies in a pediatric department in Algeria

throughout the pre-graduate curriculum for medical students. During the internship, the student must continue to learn without having a precise learning path. Objective. To demonstrate the value of structured training in pediatric emergencies for interns, while comparing the effectiveness of different active teaching methods (simulation vs. Serious game). Methods. Comparative, prospective study in the Pediatrics Department at the Benflis Touhami University Hospital Center Batna – Algeria - during the 2023 - 2024 academic year. Medical interns newly recruited to the department were divided into three groups: group 1 underwent unstructured training (ordinary or classic training); group 2 underwent structured simulation training and group 3 underwent structured serious game training. A knowledge assessment test was drawn up at the start and end of the training courses. Results. Seventy-nine interns participated in this study. We noted a statistically significant improvement in students' grades between pre-test and post-test (p<0.0001) for all three types of training. The difference in mean scores was 6.09 for regular training, 8.54 for simulation training and 11.85 for role-play training. Conclusion. It is essential to apply structured training during internships.