Urology Curriculum 

Medical Knowledge 

Adult Urology Web resources Text
Acute and chronic urinary tract infections New England Journal, Cleveland Clinic Up to Date
Nephrolithiasis - acute management and prevention Cleveland Clinic Up to Date
Vulvar cancer - risk factors, appearance of lesions, biopsy National Cancer Institute Up to Date
Prostatic disease, screening for prostate cancer USPSTF, American Cancer Society, Canadian Task Force  

College of Preventive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic

Up to Date
Diseases of testes and scrotum: epididymitis, scrotal varicoceles, spermatoceles, hydroceles, testicular torsion and testicular cancer None None
Sexual function and dysfunction Cleveland Clinic None
Infertility  Cleveland Clinic None
Female urology: urinary incontinence, cystocele, and bladder prolapse AAFP None
Pediatric Urology Web resources Text
UTI's BMJ, University of Hawaii             None
Ambiguous genitalia University of Hawaii Up to Date
Hypospadias emedicine None
Enuresis None None

Miscellaneous

Genito-urinary trauma - acute management None None
Aging and bladder dysfunction None                                  None             
 

Patient Care

a) The resident shall demonstrate competency in the examination of the urogenital tract, with special attention at evaluation of the prostate gland.

b) The resident shall demonstrate proficiency in the laboratory examination of genitourinary disease, including urinalysis and interpretation of imaging studies.

c) Technical skills in vasectomy, catheterization, and urethral dilatation will be learned. A minimum of 6 vasectomies should be achieved.

 

Interpersonal and Communications Skills

Demonstrate clear communication with patient regarding their medical issues in a culturally sensitive manner

Demonstrate team oriented communication and foster working relationships with other member of the care team or specialist colleagues

 

Professionalism

Demonstrate a high degree of professional responsibility in managing patients with Urology-related problems by referral coordination, direct management and follow up.

Demonstrate professional demeanor, attire and appearance in all settings.

 

Practice-Based Learning

Assess the practice models on this rotations for evidence of practice-based learning and identify opportunities that would be appropriate for the this medical area.

Identify a learning opportunity within your clinic practice that could be studied to improve the care for patient with Urology-related problems.

 

Systems-Based Practice

Learn how to access the appropriate services for patients with Urology-related problems and the impact of utilization management for these patients.

Demonstrate understanding of the role of the PCP in the immediate and after-care of patients with Urology-related diagnoses.