In this episode, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia (UC San Diego), Dr. Lindsay Hampson (UC San Francisco) and Dr. Gina Badalato (Columbia University) discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on urology education.

They discuss the conception and impact of virtual lecture series like EMPIRE and Urology COVID on residents’ education. They also underline how being adaptive and open to change can help residents shape the future of their own learning. The doctors also explain how resident-led and resident-focused educational resources came into existence, and what more is envisioned for education in urology. The episode ends with a discussion about unmet needs in education and the significance of diverse perspectives in teaching surgical procedures.

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SHOW NOTES

00:00 - Introduction

01:15 - Reflections on Urology Education and Early Career Experiences

04:08 - The Evolution of Learning and Engagement in Medical Training

07:55 - Transitioning from Medical School to Residency

08:34 - The Creation of the Intern Academy for the American Urological Association

14:24 - The Impact of COVID-19 on Virtual Learning

16:12 - The Role of Residents in Virtual Learning

19:24 - The Future of Virtual Learning and Education

20:00 - The Role of Innovation and Adaptability in Education

23:07 - The Role of Residents in Shaping Their Own Learning

42:28 - The Future of Education in Urology

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RESOURCES

AUA Intern Academy

https://auau.auanet.org/content/intern-academy-2023

AUA EMPIRE Lecture Series

https://nyaua.com/empire/

UCSF Urology Collaborative Online Virtual Didactics (COViD) Lecture Series

https://urologycovid.ucsf.edu/