MP25-06 DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL, SIMULATION-BASED SURGICAL SKILLS BOOTCAMP FOR JUNIOR UROLOGY RESIDENTS

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You have accessJournal of UrologyCME1 Apr 2023MP25-06 DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL, SIMULATION-BASED SURGICAL SKILLS BOOTCAMP FOR JUNIOR UROLOGY RESIDENTS Justin Lee, Miyad Movassaghi, Nitya Abraham, William Atallah, Jamie Kanofsky, Evan Kovac, Michael Maren, Gregory Mullen, Allison Polland, Courtney Phillips, John Phillips, Rollin Say, Michael Smigelski, Jeffrey Weiss, Andrew Winer, Alexander Small, Christopher Anderson, and Gina Badalato Justin LeeJustin Lee More articles by this author , Miyad MovassaghiMiyad Movassaghi More articles by this author , Nitya AbrahamNitya Abraham More articles by this author , William AtallahWilliam Atallah More articles by this author , Jamie KanofskyJamie Kanofsky More articles by this author , Evan KovacEvan Kovac More articles by this author , Michael MarenMichael Maren More articles by this author , Gregory MullenGregory Mullen More articles by this author , Allison PollandAllison Polland More articles by this author , Courtney PhillipsCourtney Phillips More articles by this author , John PhillipsJohn Phillips More articles by this author , Rollin SayRollin Say More articles by this author , Michael SmigelskiMichael Smigelski More articles by this author , Jeffrey WeissJeffrey Weiss More articles by this author , Andrew WinerAndrew Winer More articles by this author , Alexander SmallAlexander Small More articles by this author , Christopher AndersonChristopher Anderson More articles by this author , and Gina BadalatoGina Badalato More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000003253.06AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: In order to increase junior resident proficiency and improve patient safety, simulation-based procedural trainings, or bootcamps, have become an emerging educational tool. Our goal was to assess the viability and efficacy of a multi-institutional, predominantly skills-based bootcamp for junior urology residents. METHODS: First and second year urology residents from the New York Section of the American Urologic Association (AUA) attended a live, procedurally-focused EMPIRE (Educational Multi-Institutional Program for Instructing REsidents) Boot Camp. The curriculum included simulation-based trainings including urethral catheterization, cystoscopy, renal and bladder ultrasound, and robotic simulation (Figure 1). Faculty from 10 institutions helped lead the various exercises. The seminar also included a didactic on urologic emergencies. A questionnaire assessing the experience was distributed to all faculty and resident participants immediately following the course. RESULTS: Twenty-nine junior residents and 16 faculty members participated in this course. Following completion, 11 faculty (69%; 11/16) and 23 trainees (79%; 23/29) submitted an evaluation. On a 5-point Likert scale of relative efficacy, with a higher number being more favorable, the score for each activity ranged from a mean of 4.39 ± 0.64 for the renal bladder ultrasound station to 4.83 ± 0.38 for the urethral catheterization workshop. The majority of trainees “strongly agreed” the event was fun and engaging (20/23; 4.83 ± 0.48) and felt better prepared for upcoming residency rotations (20/23; 4.78 ± 0.59) after the boot camp. Over 90% (21/23; mean 4.91 ± 0.28) strongly agreed the course provided a high-yield overview of urologic emergencies. 73% (8/11) of faculty rated the event as “excellent” for skills training. When asked about skills sessions for interns at their institutions in prior years, 45% (5/11) faculty noted no prior advanced skills sessions were offered. CONCLUSIONS: A skills-based collaborative urology boot camp is feasible and is perceived to be effective in preparing junior trainees for residency in a multi-institutional environment. Multi-institutional efforts such as these can help ensure trainees have equitable access to fundamental training experiences. Source of Funding: None © 2023 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 209Issue Supplement 4April 2023Page: e344 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2023 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Justin Lee More articles by this author Miyad Movassaghi More articles by this author Nitya Abraham More articles by this author William Atallah More articles by this author Jamie Kanofsky More articles by this author Evan Kovac More articles by this author Michael Maren More articles by this author Gregory Mullen More articles by this author Allison Polland More articles by this author Courtney Phillips More articles by this author John Phillips More articles by this author Rollin Say More articles by this author Michael Smigelski More articles by this author Jeffrey Weiss More articles by this author Andrew Winer More articles by this author Alexander Small More articles by this author Christopher Anderson More articles by this author Gina Badalato More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...