Nationwide Evaluation of Urology Residency Program in Nepal

Abstract

Introduction: Medicine and Medical Education are both ever-changing and dynamic fields. There have been a lot of changes in past decades and it is imperative to keep up with the changes. The education system needs periodic evaluation with affirmation and corrections as per requirement. This study aims to evaluate the urology residency program (MCh Urology) and its outcome in Nepal.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted through a self-administered questionnaire via email. The questionnaire in the form of a Google form was sent via email to 35 MCh graduates and 30 urology residents currently enrolled in the residency program in Nepal.

Results: A total of 19 graduates and 24 residents submitted the form. All graduates agreed that article writing training should be a mandatory part of the MCh curriculum. Among residents, 79.2% believed that a thesis should be required and 87.5 % believed that article writing should be compulsory. Both graduates and residents believed the MCh curriculum should be competency-based. All residents believed renal transplants should be an integral part of the curriculum. Seventy-five percent of residents expected residency to have a negative impact on social and family life.

Conclusion: The common consensus among residents and graduates is a continuation of the thesis and research activities, modification of structured exit examination, and adaptation of a competency-based education system.