Easily accessible, up-to-date and standardised training model in Urology: E-Learning Residency training programme...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Surgical Training
• Urology

Background:

• Standardized and up-to-date urology residency education models are lacking nationally.
• The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift towards online educational platforms.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a newly developed National E-learning education model for urology residents.
• To standardize urology residency training on a national basis using an accessible e-learning platform.

Main Methods:

• A working group of urologists developed an e-learning model and curriculum.
• 834 learning objectives were created based on Bloom Taxonomy for 90 lectures.
• 90 video lectures were produced and hosted on uropedia.com.tr, with resident and instructor satisfaction evaluated and knowledge assessed via multiple-choice exams.

Main Results:

• The E-learning Residency Training Program (ERTP) included 250 urology residents from 43 centers during the 2018/2019 academic year.
• 99.1% of residents completed the program, with high satisfaction rates reported by both residents (4.29/5) and instructors (4.67/5).
• The mean score on the knowledge assessment exam was 57.99 points.

Conclusions:

• The developed e-learning platform provides a reliable and accessible method for standardizing national urology training.
• The model's success during the pandemic highlights its potential for broader application.
• The study aims to share this e-learning model with international residency training programs.