Assessment of performance measures and learning curves for use of a virtual‐reality ultrasound simulator in transvaginal ultrasound examination

To assess the validity and reliability of performance measures, develop credible performance standards and explore learning curves for a virtual‐reality simulator designed for transvaginal gynecological ultrasound examination.

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