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4-year curriculum for urology residency training
Elspeth M McDougall1, Teresa J Watters, Ralph V Clayman
1Department of Urology, University of California-Irvine, Orange, California 92868, USA. elspethm@uci.edu
The Journal of Urology
|October 17, 2007
Summary
A new 4-year urology residency curriculum improved resident performance on the American Urological In-Service Examination by 10%–27%. Both residents and faculty found the structured educational sessions highly valuable.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Urology
Background:
- A standardized curriculum for urology surgical training is currently lacking.
- This study addresses the need for a structured educational framework in urology residency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and evaluate a template for a 4-year cognitive and basic skills curriculum for urology residency.
- To implement year-specific, weekly 1-hour education sessions.
Main Methods:
- Resident performance was assessed using scores from the American Urological In-Service Examination before and after curriculum implementation.
- Resident and faculty questionnaires evaluated the curriculum's usefulness and value 6 months post-implementation.
Main Results:
- Average In-Service Examination scores increased by 10%–27% after the 4-year curriculum was introduced.
- A majority of residents and faculty reported the weekly sessions as valuable educational experiences.
Conclusions:
- The initial implementation of a structured 4-year urology residency curriculum yielded favorable outcomes for residents and faculty.
- This curriculum serves as a foundation for further discussion and development in urology surgical education.
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