The Urology Residency Program in Israel-Results of a Residents Survey and Insights for the Future.

ABSTRACT: Urology practice has undergone several changes in recent years mainly related to novel technologies introduced. We aimed to get the residents' perspective on the current residency program in Israel and propose changes in it. A web-based survey was distributed among urology residents. 61 residents completed the survey out of 95 to whom it was sent (64% compliance). A total of 30% replied that the 9 months of mandatory general surgery rotation contributed to their training, 48% replied it should be shortened/canceled, and 43% replied that the Step A exam (a mandatory written certifying exam) in general surgery was relevant to their training. A total of 37% thought that surgical exposure during the residency was adequate, and 28% considered their training "hands-on." Most non-junior residents

SUBMITTER: Lavi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5652930 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature