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The Urology Boot Camp (USBC) effectively improves surgical skills for both UK and non-UK trainees, showing no significant differences after training. This innovative course offers valuable technical and soft skills development for all participants.

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  • Medical Simulation
  • Urology Training

Background:

  • Medical simulation is crucial for surgical training but not universally integrated into curricula.
  • The Urology Boot Camp (USBC) is an innovative 5-day course for UK trainees, attracting international interest.
  • Increasing interest from non-UK trainees necessitates evaluating their experience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantitatively and qualitatively assess the experiences of non-UK trainees in the USBC.
  • To analyze skills progression among non-UK participants.
  • To compare the outcomes of UK and non-UK trainees.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective cohort study involving 20 non-UK and 76 UK trainees from 2017-2018.
  • Pre- and post-course Multiple Choice Questionnaires (MCQs) and operative experience questionnaires were administered.
  • Skills were evaluated using Likert scales, and a 12-month post-course survey assessed skill utility.

Main Results:

  • UK trainees scored higher on pre-course MCQs, but post-course scores showed no significant difference between groups.
  • No significant differences were observed in e-BLUS completion times, with both groups showing improvement.
  • A 12-month follow-up survey indicated positive qualitative feedback and high utility of acquired skills by overseas delegates.

Conclusions:

  • The USBC provides a valuable learning experience for surgical trainees.
  • The course demonstrably improves both technical and soft skills for UK and non-UK participants.
  • The Urology Boot Camp is an effective international training model.