Evaluating the perceptions of Canadian urology residents and program directors regarding the current training in genitourinary imaging.

Autor:	Bouhadana D; Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada., Elbaz S; Faculty of Medicine, Laval University, Montreal, QC, Canada., Di Ioia R; Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada., Nguyen AX; Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada., Benea D; Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada., Deyirmendjian C; Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada., Nguyen DD; Division of Urology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada., Raizenne B; Division of Urology, University of Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada., Hardy I; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada., Perotte P; Division of Urology, University of Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada., Lagabrielle S; Division of Urology, Sherbrooke University, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada., Lee JY; Division of Urology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada., Metcalfe PD; Division of Urology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada., Jaffer R; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada., Bhojani N; Division of Urology, University of Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada [Can Urol Assoc J] 2023 Aug 29. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Aug 29.
DOI:	10.5489/cuaj.8430
Abstrakt:	Introduction: Competency in interpreting genitourinary (GU) imaging is an important skill for urologists; however, no nationally accredited GU imaging curriculum exists for Canadian urology residency training programs. The main objectives of our study were to 1) characterize GU imaging training in Canada; (2) evaluate residents' self-perceived competencies in interpreting GU imaging; (3) explore program directors' (PD) and residents' perceptions regarding the current imaging curriculum and suggestions for future directions. Methods: From November to December 2022, a survey examining current imaging education in residency, perceived resident imaging knowledge, avenues for improvement in imaging education, and the role of point-of-care ultrasound within urology was distributed to all Canadian urology PDs and residents. Results: All PDs (13/13) and 40% (72/178) of residents completed the survey. Only two programs had a formal GU imaging curriculum. PDs and residents reported trainees were least comfortable interpreting Doppler ultrasound of renal, gonadal, and penile vessels. PDs reported that residents were most comfortable with non-contrast computed tomography (CT) scans (9.5/10), CT urogram (9.3/10), and retrograde pyelography (9.3/10). All but one PD favored increasing imaging training in their program. PDs highlighted the lack of time in the curriculum (n=3) and lack of educators (n=3) as the primary barriers to increasing imaging training in their program. Conclusions: Most PDs and residents believe there needs to be more imaging training offered at their institution; however, addressing this is challenging due to the limited time in the curriculum and the need for available educators.
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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