Essentials for Standardising the Undergraduate Urology Curriculum in Europe: Outcomes of a Delphi Consensus from the European School of Urology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The burden of urological diseases is rising as the worldwide population ages. Although specialist urological provision is needed, a large proportion of these conditions will be managed in primary care. The importance of including urology in medical education currently remains unclear.

Objective

To provide recommendations on undergraduate medical education for urology in Europe.

Design setting and participants

A three-round Delphi process to reach consensus on standardising the undergraduate urology curriculum in Europe was endorsed by the European School of Urology.

Outcome measurements and statistical analysis

The levels of agreement were set using a nine-point scale according to the GRADE grid: 1-3, disagree; 4-6, uncertain; and 7-9, agree. Consens

SUBMITTER: Gomez Rivas J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8551509 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature