Urology Resident Manual

Overview

The Urology Residency Program at McMaster is a fully accredited five year program. This comprehensive educational program ensures that all residents are aware of recent developments in urology.

In conjunction with CMAS (Centre for Minimal Access Surgery), the Division of Urology has one of the most active laparoscopic urology programs in Canada. The McMaster Urologists have performed over 1000 laparoscopic urological procedures since its inception, including over 600 laparoscopic nephrectomies for malignancy. We have been on the forefront of advanced renal laparoscopic procedures including pyeloplasty, partial nephrectomy, and polycystic nephrectomy.

We are also on the forefront of laparoscopic prostate surgery, having performed more than 500 laparoscopic radical prostatectomies for prostate cancer. We are the busiest prostate cancer centre in Canada, performing 4-6 laparoscopic radical prostatectomy per week.

So welcome to the Urology residency program. This manual will provide you with a valuable orientation to the program.

Chapters

1. Objectives of Training and Specialty Training Requirements

2. Format of the Examination in the Principles of Surgery

3. Urology Examination

4. Urologic Resident Evaluations

5. Journal Clubs and Rounds

6. Lecture Series and Subject Based Modules

7. Schedule of Lectures

8. Lower Urinary Tract Function and Dysfunction

9. Medical and Surgical Management of Nephrolithiasis

10.Medical and Surgical Management of Male Factor Infertility

11. General Objectives/Program Design

12. Site-Specific Goals and Objectives

13. Rotation Specific Goals and Objectives

14. Resident Relationships with Industry