The AUA Curriculum for Medical Students: Current Resources and Developments.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Urology
• Curriculum Development

Background:

• The American Urological Association's (AUA) Medical Student Education Committee (MSEC) was established in 2008.
• MSEC advocates for urologic education within medical schools.
• Comprehensive support is provided by the AUA Office of Education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To summarize the advancements and offerings of the AUA MSEC.
• To highlight the development of urologic educational resources for medical students.

Main Methods:

• Review of MSEC initiatives and resource development.
• Analysis of the AUA Medical Student Curriculum website content.

Main Results:

• The MSEC promotes core principles and practices in urology.
• The AUA Medical Student Curriculum website provides a repository of resources.
• These resources serve as a foundational curriculum for undergraduate urologic education.

Conclusions:

• The AUA MSEC has continuously refined and expanded educational resources.
• The AUA Medical Student Curriculum website is a key offering for medical students.
• These efforts aim to strengthen foundational urologic education.