PURPOSE: A standardized curriculum for urology surgical training does not exist at this time. We propose a template for a cognitive and basic skills curriculum to cover the 4 years of urology residency training based on weekly 1-hour, year specific education sessions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Resident scores from the American Urological In-Service Examination were reviewed to assess resident performance before and 6 months after implementation of the 4-year curriculum. Resident and faculty questionnaires were used 6 months after incorporating the curriculum to evaluate the usefulness and value of the new curriculum. RESULTS: Average In-Service Examination results following the introduction of the 4-year curriculum were 10% to 27% higher than the previous 4 years of examination results. Most residents and faculty considered the weekly learning sessions to be mostly or completely valuable educational experiences. CONCLUSIONS: The initial experience with a structured 4-year curriculum for urology residency training has been favorable for residents and faculty. This preliminary 4-year urology residency curriculum is presented as a platform for future debate and a catalyst for new thoughts and discussion.
PURPOSE: A standardized curriculum for urology surgical training does not exist at this time. We propose a template for a cognitive and basic skills curriculum to cover the 4 years of urology residency training based on weekly 1-hour, year specific education sessions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Resident scores from the American Urological In-Service Examination were reviewed to assess resident performance before and 6 months after implementation of the 4-year curriculum. Resident and faculty questionnaires were used 6 months after incorporating the curriculum to evaluate the usefulness and value of the new curriculum. RESULTS: Average In-Service Examination results following the introduction of the 4-year curriculum were 10% to 27% higher than the previous 4 years of examination results. Most residents and faculty considered the weekly learning sessions to be mostly or completely valuable educational experiences. CONCLUSIONS: The initial experience with a structured 4-year curriculum for urology residency training has been favorable for residents and faculty. This preliminary 4-year urology residency curriculum is presented as a platform for future debate and a catalyst for new thoughts and discussion.
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