Urologic Education in the Era of COVID-19: Results From a Webinar-Based Reconstructive Urology Lecture Series

• DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.03.004
• Publication Date: 2021-03-23T05:33:09Z
• Authors: Danly Omil-Lima; Austin Fernstrum; Karishma Gupta; Tarun Jella; Wade Muncey; Kirtishri Mishra; Laura Bukavina; Kyle Scarberry; Jessica DeLong; Dmitriy Nikolavsky; Shubham Gupta
• Keywords: Reconstructive Surgery; Demographics

To determine the response to a virtual educational curriculum in reconstructive urology presented during COVID-19 pandemic. assess learner satisfaction with format and content of curriculum, including relevance learners' education practice.A webinar fundamental topics was developed through Society Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons partnering institutions. Expert-led sessions were broadcasted. Registered participants asked complete survey regarding curriculum. Responses used quality content, as well participants' practice demographics.Our yielded rate 34%. Survey responses showed >50% practices offer urologic services, 37% offered by providers without formal fellowship training. A difference self-reported baseline knowledge seen amongst junior residents attendings (P < .05). Regardless level training, all rated relevant their education/practice (median = 5/5). Responders also indicated that supplemented The overall highly Participants stated they likely recommend series others.We demonstrate success an online urology. Given surveyed reconstruction, we believe curriculum's benefits (increasing access collaboration while minimizing risk in-person contact) will continue beyond pandemic this remain platform for urologists moving forward.