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Pediatric resident exposure to urology: identifying a need
Hagop Sarkissian1, Sarah Hardy, Mark Plante
1Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Vermont Children's Hospital, Burlington, Vermont.
The Journal of Urology
|June 25, 2013
Summary
Pediatric residency program directors desire more pediatric urology training for residents. Increased exposure to pediatric urology improves resident diagnosis and care of pediatric urological disorders.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pediatric Urology
- Surgical Training
Background:
- Pediatric urology is a subspecialty within urology focusing on congenital and acquired conditions in children.
- Current training paradigms for pediatric residents may not adequately prepare them for pediatric urological cases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess national trends in pediatric urology exposure during pediatric residency.
- To gauge program directors' opinions on the necessity of enhanced pediatric urology education.
Main Methods:
- Two electronic surveys were distributed to urology and pediatric residency program directors in 2011.
- Surveys assessed current pediatric urology exposure and desired educational components.
- Data were analyzed using chi-square and case-control statistical methods.
Main Results:
- Response rates were 43.5% for urology and 41.1% for pediatric program directors.
- 66% of urology directors favored more pediatric resident involvement; 84.6% of pediatric directors desired increased pediatric urology exposure.
- 87% of pediatric programs lacked required pediatric urology rotations, though 65% offered some didactic education.
Conclusions:
- Both urology and pediatric residency program directors advocate for greater pediatric urology training.
- Enhanced didactic and bedside teaching in pediatric urology is crucial for resident development.
- Improved training positively impacts the future diagnosis and management of pediatric urological conditions.
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