MP20-20 EVALUATION OF GLOBAL CONTINENTAL UROLOGY RESIDENCY TRAINING PROGRAMS: DISCREPANCIES AND PERCEIVED RESIDENT COMPETENCIES (2016)

You have accessJournal of UrologySurgical Technology & Simulation: Training & Skills Assessment II1 Apr 2016MP20-20 EVALUATION OF GLOBAL CONTINENTAL UROLOGY RESIDENCY TRAINING PROGRAMS: DISCREPANCIES AND PERCEIVED RESIDENT COMPETENCIES Zhamshid Okhunov, Thomas Tailly, Giulio Patruno, Simone L. Vernez, Rahul Dutta, Stephanie Fukawa, Harwood Garland, Samuel Juncal, Renai Yoon, Kamaljot Kaler, Ramy Youssef, Elspeth McDougal, Mark L. Jordan, Jaime Landman, and Ralph Clayman Zhamshid OkhunovZhamshid Okhunov More articles by this author , Thomas TaillyThomas Tailly More articles by this author , Giulio PatrunoGiulio Patruno More articles by this author , Simone L. VernezSimone L. Vernez More articles by this author , Rahul DuttaRahul Dutta More articles by this author , Stephanie FukawaStephanie Fukawa More articles by this author , Harwood GarlandHarwood Garland More articles by this author , Samuel JuncalSamuel Juncal More articles by this author , Renai YoonRenai Yoon More articles by this author , Kamaljot KalerKamaljot Kaler More articles by this author , Ramy YoussefRamy Youssef More articles by this author , Elspeth McDougalElspeth McDougal More articles by this author , Mark L. JordanMark L. Jordan More articles by this author , Jaime LandmanJaime Landman More articles by this author , and Ralph ClaymanRalph Clayman More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2016.02.2789AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES In the digital age, the world has become much more “connected”. The impact of these advances on residency training programs has yet to be evaluated. Herein we sought to review urology residency training on four continents in an effort to discern both similarities and discrepancies. METHODS Fifty-eight questions pertinent to the residency training program were distributed to programs in the U.S.A., Europe, Asia, and South America. RESULTS A total of 236 residents from 37 countries completed the questionnaire (70 from USA, 115 from 23 Europe, 9 from 7 Asia, 39 from 5 South America). Table one represents the data for 4 continents. In overall cohort, 71% had 6 years of medical training before their urology training; 79% included general surgery training (average of 1.5 years). Programs differed in duration with a mean of 3.8 years (range 1-5). The methods for resident selection were highly variable: 37% went through match/interview, 18% had an interview process only, 37% were accepted by scores on an examination only, and 5% got their position after going on a waiting list. Endoscopic training was reported in 92% of programs, laparoscopic in 78% and robotics in 21%. 85% were always supervised while in the operating room; only 34% of residents reported being supervised while providing patient care in the hospital or in the office settings. The level of supervision decreased as the level of training increased (77%). A maximum number of 80 hours per week was reported by 65%, of which 41% noted that this rule was not respected. 83% were involved in a research project but only 26% had formal research time. Only 58% of the programs had a lab facility. In the education training setting 58% had a laparoscopic simulator while 32% had a robotic simulator. 75% needed to take an annual exam to evaluate their learning and 73% needed to pass a final exam to become certified. More than half (64%) planned to pursue fellowship training. CONCLUSIONS There are significant discrepancies in resident training curricula and in the resources available to residents. Evaluating these discrepancies internationally is the first step in an effort to establish a standardized global core curriculum in urology which would allow for consistency in training and patient care. © 2016FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 195Issue 4SApril 2016Page: e221 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2016MetricsAuthor Information Zhamshid Okhunov More articles by this author Thomas Tailly More articles by this author Giulio Patruno More articles by this author Simone L. Vernez More articles by this author Rahul Dutta More articles by this author Stephanie Fukawa More articles by this author Harwood Garland More articles by this author Samuel Juncal More articles by this author Renai Yoon More articles by this author Kamaljot Kaler More articles by this author Ramy Youssef More articles by this author Elspeth McDougal More articles by this author Mark L. Jordan More articles by this author Jaime Landman More articles by this author Ralph Clayman More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...