Perceptions on Competence by Design in urology.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada has begun implementing Competence by Design (CBD). However, it is unclear how much urology trainees and faculty know about CBD, their attitudes towards this change, and their willingness to embrace and participate in this new model of training.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted through an online survey, which was administered to all trainees and faculty at Canadian urology programs prior to the implementation of CBD. The final survey consisted of eight demographic questions, 17 five-point Likert items, one visual analog scale question, 11 multiple selection questions, and two open-ended questions.

Results

A total of 74 participants (38 faculty and 36 trainees) across 12 universities res

SUBMITTER: Wang PZT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6667332 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature