Urology residency training in Greece. Results from the first national resident survey.
Formación de la residencia de Urología en Grecia. Resultados de la primera encuesta nacional.
Encuesta nacional de residentes
Encuestas a residentes
Greek urology residency program
Greek urology training program
National resident survey
Programa de formación en Urología en Grecia
Programa griego de residencia en Urología
Resident surveys
Journal
Actas urologicas espanolas
ISSN: 2173-5786
Titre abrégé: Actas Urol Esp (Engl Ed)
Pays: Spain
ID NLM: 101771154
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
10 Jun 2021
10 Jun 2021
Historique:
received:
31
10
2020
revised:
22
11
2020
accepted:
29
11
2020
entrez:
14
6
2021
pubmed:
15
6
2021
medline:
15
6
2021
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
This is the first national survey assessing Greek Urology residency programs. The main objective of this study is to assess the level of confidence and perception of Greek Urology residents regarding their educational program and detect areas of improvement. A 51-question survey was developed via an electronic platform and answered by 91 out of 104 Greek residents from March 2019 until May 2019. Fisher's exact test, chi-squared test and Kruskal-Wallis test were used with statistical significance set at p=.05. The median overall satisfaction regarding surgical training was 6/10 regardless of working schedule, working in a University Department, PGY or number of residents in clinic. Most residents have not performed any scrotal ultrasound or pressure-flow-studies; however, they are more familiar with KUB ultrasound. Double-J stent insertion and cystoscopy were common procedures for residents. Bureaucracy was reported as a major issue by 70.4% of residents. ESWL has not been performed by 80.2% of residents, 58.2% residents performed less than 10 ureteroscopies, and only the last year trainees performed more than 10 TURBT and TURP. Most residents mentioned to rarely perform basic steps in many open or laparoscopic urological procedures. Surprisingly, 59.3% of residents have not published any study in peer-reviewed journals. Regarding satisfaction, 44% rarely feel satisfied at work and 59.3% sometimes suffer from burnout. Response rate reached 87.5%. Considering the results from this survey, regulatory authorities should join forces to establish a structured curriculum of clinical, surgical and research training in Urology across Europe.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVE
This is the first national survey assessing Greek Urology residency programs. The main objective of this study is to assess the level of confidence and perception of Greek Urology residents regarding their educational program and detect areas of improvement.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
METHODS
A 51-question survey was developed via an electronic platform and answered by 91 out of 104 Greek residents from March 2019 until May 2019. Fisher's exact test, chi-squared test and Kruskal-Wallis test were used with statistical significance set at p=.05.
RESULTS
RESULTS
The median overall satisfaction regarding surgical training was 6/10 regardless of working schedule, working in a University Department, PGY or number of residents in clinic. Most residents have not performed any scrotal ultrasound or pressure-flow-studies; however, they are more familiar with KUB ultrasound. Double-J stent insertion and cystoscopy were common procedures for residents. Bureaucracy was reported as a major issue by 70.4% of residents. ESWL has not been performed by 80.2% of residents, 58.2% residents performed less than 10 ureteroscopies, and only the last year trainees performed more than 10 TURBT and TURP. Most residents mentioned to rarely perform basic steps in many open or laparoscopic urological procedures. Surprisingly, 59.3% of residents have not published any study in peer-reviewed journals. Regarding satisfaction, 44% rarely feel satisfied at work and 59.3% sometimes suffer from burnout. Response rate reached 87.5%.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
Considering the results from this survey, regulatory authorities should join forces to establish a structured curriculum of clinical, surgical and research training in Urology across Europe.
Identifiants
pubmed: 34120774
pii: S0210-4806(21)00092-9
doi: 10.1016/j.acuro.2020.11.008
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
spa
Informations de copyright
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