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Joseph Balbona1, Trushar Patel2
1University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 2 Tampa General Circle, Tampa, FL, 33606, USA.
Modern urology education needs improvement. Curricula lack essential training in robotic surgery simulation, transgender health, leadership, business management, and social media for practicing urologists.
Area of Science:
- Urology Education
- Medical Training Curricula
- Surgical Simulation
Background:
- Modern urological practice demands evolving skill sets beyond traditional clinical knowledge.
- Current urological curricula may not fully encompass emerging areas critical for contemporary practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key areas in urology education currently lacking emphasis in existing training programs.
- To pinpoint deficits in urological curricula relevant to modern practice.
Main Methods:
- Review of current urological educational content and practice requirements.
- Identification of knowledge gaps and areas of under-emphasis in urology training.
Main Results:
- Significant curricular deficits identified in robotic surgical simulation, transgender health, leadership, business management, and social media.
- Many urologists lack confidence in managing transgender-specific health needs due to inadequate training.
- Robotic surgery simulation is under-utilized despite being a program requirement.
- Leadership, business management, and social media skills are insufficiently addressed.
Conclusions:
- Urology training programs must adapt curricula to include essential modern practice skills.
- Addressing identified gaps in simulation, transgender health, and professional development is crucial for urologists.
- Enhanced training is necessary to prepare urologists for the evolving landscape of healthcare.
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