A career exploration didactic and simulation-based session increases student knowledge in and exposure to urology

Authors

  • S. Mohammad Mohaghegh Ohio State University
  • Colin Kleinguetl Ohio State University
  • Tyler Sheetz Ohio State University
  • John Patrick Mershon Ohio State University
  • Matthew Murtha Ohio State University
  • Steven Goldenthal Ohio State University
  • Eric Riedinger Ohio State University
  • Cheryl T. Lee Ohio State University
  • Courtenay K. Moore Ohio State University
  • Aliza Khuhro Ohio State University
  • Hafsa Asif Ohio State University
  • Chase Arnold Ohio State University
  • Tasha Posid Ohio State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.8518

Keywords:

Pipeline, simulation, career exploration, survey, urology, medical education

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Though urology attracts well-qualified applicants, students are not typically provided exposure to this smaller specialty until later in their medical education. While simulation-based training continues to supplement medical education, there is a lack of programming to teach specialty-specific procedural skills to medical students and those outside the specialty. We report a half-day simulation and didactic-based approach to increase exposure to urology to interested second-year medical students.

METHODS: A half-day didactic- and simulation-based session was offered to second-year medical students (N=57). After a didactic-based overview of the specialty performed by urology providers and a surgical educator, the students participated in small-group simulations, including hands-on simulations. The students completed a post-curriculum survey measuring knowledge gains and soliciting feedback on the session.

RESULTS: Students were 57.1% Caucasian, 66.7% female, with a mean age of 24.2 years; 80% stated they were potentially interested in pursuing a surgical specialty such as urology prior to the start of the session. Students reported pre- to post-curriculum gains in knowledge (mean=37%) about a career in urology and basic urologic procedures (p<0.001). Participants were also likely to recommend the curriculum to their peers (p<0.001).

CONCLUSIONS: Given that exposure to urology in medical school is usually limited and offered later in training, a half-day didactic- and simulation-based experience for second-year students provides an early introduction and experience within the specialty and its common bedside procedures.

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Published

2023-11-20

How to Cite

Mohaghegh, S. M. ., Kleinguetl, C. ., Sheetz, T. ., Mershon, J. P., Murtha, M. ., Goldenthal, S. ., Riedinger, E. ., Lee, C. T. ., Moore, C. K. ., Khuhro, A. ., Asif, H. ., Arnold, C. ., & Posid, T. (2023). A career exploration didactic and simulation-based session increases student knowledge in and exposure to urology. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 18(4), E105–12. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.8518

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 4 (2024): CUAJ April

Section

Original Research

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