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This study aimed to develop and implement a brief, reproducible training intervention to improve corpsman knowledge of common gynecologic concerns encountered during deployment.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A 30-minute educational presentation and 15-question assessment were developed by OB\/GYN faculty and validated by subject-matter experts (SMEs) with deployment experience. The training covered contraception, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), menstrual suppression, and basic gynecologic triage. The study followed a Plan-Do-Study-Act quality improvement framework and was implemented over 5 sessions with pre- and post-training assessments.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Thirty-three Active-Duty Corpsmen participated. The average pre-test score was 9\/15 (60%), and the post-test average was 13\/15 (87%), a statistically significant improvement (t(32)=17.2, P&amp;lt;.001). The most significant gains were seen in knowledge related to emergency contraception, STI management, and menstrual suppression\u2014topics frequently involved in deployment medical evacuations. Subject-matter experts also confirmed the content was relevant and appropriate for the target audience.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A brief, targeted training significantly improved hospital corpsmen knowledge of key women\u2019s health topics. This intervention addresses a documented gap in pre-deployment preparation and supports the readiness and health of deployed female service members. 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