The perceptions of Canadian urology residents and program directors on current genitourinary imaging training

Authors

  • David Bouhadana McGill University
  • Sarah Elbaz Faculty of Medicine, Laval University, Montreal, QC, Canada
  • Rose Di Ioia Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
  • Anne Xuan-Lan Nguyen Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
  • Diana Benea Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
  • Claudia Deyirmendjian Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
  • David-Dan Nguyen Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Brendan Raizenne Division of Urology, University of Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
  • Isabelle Hardy Department of Ophthalmology, University of Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
  • Paul Perotte Division of Urology, University of Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
  • Samuel Lagabrielle Division of Urology, Sherbrooke University, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
  • Jason Y. Lee Division of Urology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Peter D. Metcalfe Division of Urology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
  • Rehana Jaffer Department of Diagnostic Radiology, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
  • Naeem Bhojani Division of Urology, University of Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.8430

Keywords:

medical education, Imaging

Abstract

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; and 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.

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Published

2023-08-29

How to Cite

Bouhadana, D., Elbaz, S., Di Ioia, R., Nguyen, A. X.-L., Benea, D., Deyirmendjian, C., Nguyen, D.-D., Raizenne, B., Hardy, I., Perotte, P., Lagabrielle, S., Lee, J. Y., Metcalfe, P. D., Jaffer, R., & Bhojani, N. (2023). The perceptions of Canadian urology residents and program directors on current genitourinary imaging training. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 17(12), 418–24. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.8430

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 12 (2023): CUAJ December

Section

Original Research

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