Open AccessImpact of urology simulation boot camp in improving endoscopic instrument knowledge
Author(s) -
Vishwanath Hanchanale,
Mithun Kailavasan,
Sanjay Rajpal,
Philip Koenig,
Marina Yiasemidou,
Victor Palit,
Karol Rogawski,
Ian Eardley,
Tim Terry,
Sunjay Jain,
Andrew Myatt,
Chandra Shekhar Biyani
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
bmj simulation and technology enhanced learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.292
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2056-6697
DOI - 10.1136/bmjstel-2018-000313
Subject(s) - cystoscope , medicine , cystoscopy , urology , specialty , boot camp , medical knowledge , medical education , surgery , family medicine , urinary system , computer science , library science
Education and training of surgeons has traditionally focused on the development of individual knowledge, technical skills and decision making. Knowledge about endoscopic instruments is one of the core elements of urological training. We assessed the precourse knowledge of newly appointed urology trainees and the impact of boot camp in improving their knowledge.