Urology residency training in Greece. Results from the first national resident survey

• Published in: Actas urológicas españolas (English ed.) 2021-10, Vol.45 (8), p.537-544
• Main Authors: Tzelves, L., Glykas, I., Lazarou, L., Zabaftis, C., Fragkoulis, C., Leventi, A., Moulavasilis, N., Tzavellas, D., Tsirkas, K., Ntoumas, K., Mourmouris, P., Dellis, A., Varkarakis, I., Skolarikos, A., Liatsikos, E., Gkialas, I.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Encuesta nacional de residentes; Encuestas a residentes; Greek urology residency program; Greek urology training program; National resident survey; Programa de formación en Urología en Grecia; Programa griego de residencia en Urología; Resident surveys
• ISSN: 2173-5786; 2173-5786
• DOI: 10.1016/j.acuroe.2021.07.003

This is the first national survey assessing Greek Urology residency programs. The main objective of this study is to assess the level of confidence and perception of Greek Urology residents regarding their educational program and detect areas of improvement. A 51-question survey was developed via an electronic platform and answered by 91 out of 104 Greek residents from March 2019 until May 2019. Fisher's exact test, chi-squared test and Kruskal–Wallis test were used with statistical significance set at p = .05. The median overall satisfaction regarding surgical training was 6/10 regardless of working schedule, working in a University Department, PGY or number of residents in clinic. Most residents have not performed any scrotal ultrasound or pressure-flow-studies; however, they are more familiar with KUB ultrasound. Double-J stent insertion and cystoscopy were common procedures for residents. Bureaucracy was reported as a major issue by 70.4% of residents. ESWL has not been performed by 80.2% of residents, 58.2% residents performed less than 10 ureteroscopies, and only the last year trainees performed more than 10 TURBT and TURP. Most residents mentioned to rarely perform basic steps in many open or laparoscopic urological procedures. Surprisingly, 59.3% of residents have not published any study in peer-reviewed journals. Regarding satisfaction, 44% rarely feel satisfied at work and 59.3% sometimes suffer from burnout. Response rate reached 87.5%. Considering the results from this survey, regulatory authorities should join forces to establish a structured curriculum of clinical, surgical and research training in Urology across Europe. Esta es la primera encuesta nacional que evalúa los programas de la residencia de Urología en Grecia. El objetivo principal de este estudio es evaluar el nivel de confianza y la percepción de los residentes griegos de Urología respecto a su programa educativo y detectar las áreas susceptibles a ser mejoradas. Se elaboró una encuesta de 51 preguntas a través de una plataforma electrónica y fue respondida por 91 de 104 residentes griegos desde marzo de 2019 hasta mayo de 2019. Se utilizó el test exacto de Fisher, el test de chi-cuadrado y el test de Kruskal–Wallis, con una significación estadística establecida en p = 0,05. La satisfacción global de la formación quirúrgica obtuvo una media de 6/10, independientemente de la jornada laboral, de trabajar en un departamento universitario, el año de posgrado (postgraduate year) o el