Implementation and assessment of a novel non-clinical skills curriculum for urology residents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Urology is an increasingly competitive specialty that procures a highly selected and clinically excellent cohort of residents. However, other training needs such as leadership and professional development go underrecognized despite an identified need for formal training in these areas. The aim of this study was to implement, evaluate, and pilot a non-clinical skills curriculum, a novel individualized professional development workshop series, at a single institution.

Methods

Eighteen urology residents (15/year, 3 graduates/year) participated in this study over the course of two academic years. A pre-curriculum needs assessment was completed by 15 residents in Year 1 for purposes of curriculum design. The curriculum itself was a series of 1-hour monthly workshops gi

SUBMITTER: Sheetz T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12327248 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature