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Resident training survey in infertility

H M Nagler1, S S Howards, L I Lipshultz

  • 1Department of Urology, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.

The Journal of Urology
|September 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Urology residency programs show an underemphasis on male infertility training. Most programs lack sufficient patient volume and resident competency in treating infertility, highlighting a need for improved education.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Medical Education
  • Reproductive Medicine

Background:

  • Infertility is a significant concern impacting many couples.
  • Specialized training in male infertility is crucial for urologists.
  • Current urology residency curricula may not adequately address infertility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the current state of infertility training within urology residency programs.
  • To identify deficiencies and areas for improvement in urological infertility education.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot survey was distributed to randomly selected urology training programs.
  • A modified survey was sent to 126 accredited urology residencies in North America.
  • Response rate was 87% (110 out of 126 surveys returned).

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Main Results:

  • 38% of programs expressed interest in hiring faculty with infertility expertise.
  • 32% reported insufficient patient numbers for adequate resident training in infertility.
  • 56% of residents demonstrated lower competence in infertility treatment compared to other urology subspecialties.

Conclusions:

  • The study confirms a significant underemphasis on infertility training in urology residencies.
  • There is a clear need to enhance the quality and scope of infertility education in these programs.
  • Addressing these gaps is essential for improving patient care in reproductive medicine.