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The Third Endourological Society Census Report
Elizabeth A Baldwin1, Mordechai Duvdevani2, Necole M Streeper3
1Department of Urology, Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda, California, USA.
Journal of Endourology
|May 25, 2026
Summary
The Endourological Society (ES) survey reveals broad international engagement and significant professional development impact. Suggestions include encouraging younger physician participation and enhancing virtual connectivity for global members.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Endourology
- Medical Society Research
Background:
- The Endourological Society (ES) conducts annual surveys to understand and meet member needs.
- This article presents findings from the third annual ES membership census.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the findings of the third annual membership survey of the Endourological Society.
- To inform the society's strategies for meeting member needs.
Main Methods:
- A 39-question Qualtrics survey was distributed to ES members.
- Survey data covered demographics, engagement, and the World Congress of Endourology and Uro-Technology (WCET).
- Responses were analyzed to guide the society's response to member needs.
Main Results:
- A 26.5% response rate (458/1730 members) was achieved.
- Respondents were predominantly male (91.5%), aged 50.2 years, with 63% completing fellowships.
- Common procedures included complex retrograde endoscopy (83%) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (76%); 89% participated in research.
- 96.3% felt the ES impacted their professional development.
Conclusions:
- The ES demonstrates broad international involvement and significantly impacts members' professional development.
- Areas for increased impact include encouraging younger physician participation.
- Improving meeting locations, reducing session overlap, and enhancing virtual/language services can boost global participation.
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