2021
DOI: 10.1007/s11934-021-01080-8
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A SWOT Analysis of Urology Residency

Abstract: Purpose of Review Residency training is a pivotal educational step on the road to becoming a urologist. It combines both clinical and surgical instruction with the goal of producing proficient and compassionate surgeons and clinicians. In this review, we employ a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) to investigate the current state of urologic residency training. Recent Findings Urology remains an attractive and competitive residency with va… Show more

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“…A mandatory rotation program, including 6 to 12 months at the home department and 6-month rotations to urologic practice and IMC, may help recent graduates learn the basics of urology, develop routines and deal with clinical emergencies. Additionally, predefined milestones, periodical evaluations, and regular feedback could support the learning process ( 19 ). In comparison, the further course is more individualized and offers options to gain further clinical and surgical experience e.g., participating in the clinical exchange to Kantonsspital St. Gallen .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…A mandatory rotation program, including 6 to 12 months at the home department and 6-month rotations to urologic practice and IMC, may help recent graduates learn the basics of urology, develop routines and deal with clinical emergencies. Additionally, predefined milestones, periodical evaluations, and regular feedback could support the learning process ( 19 ). In comparison, the further course is more individualized and offers options to gain further clinical and surgical experience e.g., participating in the clinical exchange to Kantonsspital St. Gallen .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In comparison, the further course is more individualized and offers options to gain further clinical and surgical experience e.g., participating in the clinical exchange to Kantonsspital St. Gallen . Unfortunately educational and surgical curricula remain variable across residency programs ( 19 ). Therefore, joint initiatives like the WECU-program by DGU, BvDU and GeSRU should be translated into action to guarantee a transparent, high-quality nationally comparable training structure ( 5 ).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…SWOT analysis is a planning strategy to assess an organization's strategic position [4]. The empirical basis of a SWOT analysis emerged in 1952 in Lockheed's Corporate Development Planning Department.…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A SWOT analysis is a strategic technique for planning that is used to evaluate an organization's strategic position [30]. The empirical basis of a SWOT analysis emerged in 1952 in Lockheed's Corporate Development Planning Department; later, this approach was used in large companies worldwide, mainly for corporate aim setting in terms of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats [31].…”
Section: Swot Analysis In Previous Studiesmentioning
confidence: 99%