[Urology training in Mexico: Residents' perspective]

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Surgical Training
• Urology Research

Context:

• Assessing the current state of urology residency training from the resident's perspective.
• Evaluating surgical skills, clinical research, and the affective domain of training.
• Examining the future working prospects for urology residents.

Purpose:

• To identify resident-perceived strengths and weaknesses in urology residency programs.
• To gauge resident satisfaction with various aspects of their training.
• To understand resident views on the importance and practice of clinical research.

Summary:

• A survey of 98 urology residents revealed that while most are satisfied with their programs and relationships with peers and teachers, less than 10% have published in PubMed.
• Residents perceive their laparoscopic training as inadequate, despite considering clinical research mandatory.
• Most residents have presented research at national congresses but not international ones, indicating a gap in global research engagement.

Impact:

• Highlights the need for enhanced laparoscopic surgical training within urology residency programs.
• Underscores the importance of supporting residents in publishing research to improve academic and clinical outcomes.
• Provides insights for curriculum development to better prepare future urologists for research and advanced surgical techniques.