Purpose: Surgical education programs are being challenged to provide comprehensive training in the ever-expanding technologies and techniques. We present dedicated training curricula for several aspects of minimally invasive urologic surgery in an effort to provide a uniform training experience for all residents.
Materials and Methods: Five components of the curricula were developed, namely, cognitive objectives, skills objectives, competency of procedures, cognitive evaluation, and proficiency or skills evaluation.
Results: The five components of the curriculum were defined specifically for cystoscopy and transurethral surgery, ureterorenoscopy and intrarenal surgery, renal access surgery, and laparoscopic urology.
Conclusion: This standardized curriculum overview for minimally invasive urologic surgery is an initial attempt to define one aspect of a urology training program. We hope these curricula will serve as a basis for further discussion and development of a comprehensive urology training program.
