Residency, Department of Urologic Surgery at the University of Minnesota

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PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Clinical:

1. The resident will develop a strong urologic clinical and basic science knowledge base that will allow him/her to chose the appropriate diagnostic tools and the appropriate management for a specific urological problem.

2. The resident will progressively increase his/her experience in patient management throughout the residency so that he/she will be able to appropriately diagnose and treat urologic problems in an effective and timely manner by the end of the residency. The resident will learn to act independently with regards to both clinical decision making and therapeutic management.

3. The resident will progressively increase his/her surgical skills throughout the residency so that he/she will feel comfortable performing all major urologic procedures by the end of the residency.

Research:

1. The resident will have a full understanding of the research process and will be able to analyze the current literature and be able to incorporate scientifically valid results into his/her urologic practice.

2. The resident will demonstrate competence in hypothesis formation, data collection, and analysis methodology.

3. The resident is strongly encouraged to perform his/her own clinical or basic science research project, which will be submitted for publication by the end of his/her residency. The resident will also be encouraged to present this scientific research project orally.

Academic:

1. The resident will participate in an academic course of study during each year of residency.

2. The academic course of study will result in strong national performance for the resident on the annual in-service exam in urology.

3. By the end of residency, the resident will have the academic knowledge to pass the qualifying exam of the American Board of Urology.

4. The academic course of study will assist the resident in his/her clinical decision making process and therapeutic strategies.

Teaching:

1. The resident will progressively learn how to teach others during his/her residency.

2. By the end of residency, the resident will have the ability to teach all aspects of urology to any person or group of people with the desire to further their understanding of urology.

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