The hybrid of basic science and clinical training for the urologic oncologist: Necessity or waste?

To examine the necessity and adequacy of basic science training for urologic oncology training programs.

Evaluated whether urology physician scientists are adequately trained in the basic sciences.

The current urologic oncology training system does not adequately train physician scientists. We propose a major reform to define, train, and maintain the urology physician scientists.

Urology physician scientists have played a major role in advancement of urologic oncology. Major reform is necessary, if we wish to continue to successfully train urologic oncology physician scientists.