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Training to be a urologist: how risky is it?

1 May 2018 | | URO - Andrology, URO - Basic Science Research, URO - Endourology & Stones, URO - Infection, URO - Neurourology, URO - Paediatric Urology, URO - Functional / Reconstructive Urology, URO - Trauma & Emergency, URO - Urologic Oncology, URO - Uroradiology, URO - Technology
The NHS and urology face challenging times in trying to provide quality patient care efficiently and economically. Urology trainees are experiencing conflicting pressures with a new contract, a challenging on-call system and changing training requirements in an overstretched, centralised service...

Mentorship and its role in surgical training

6 November 2020 | | URO - Core Urology
Is there a principle which could help address multiple challenges in surgical training? One which has potential to improve recruitment and retention of staff to our specialty, quality of patient care and surgeon morale? The author discusses the past present...
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Challenging Cases in Urological Surgery: Cases With Expert Commentary (Challenging Concepts)

2 November 2023 | | URO - Andrology, URO - Basic Science Research, URO - Endourology & Stones, URO - Infection, URO - Neurourology, URO - Paediatric Urology, URO - Functional / Reconstructive Urology, URO - Technology, URO - Trauma & Emergency, URO - Urologic Oncology, URO - Uroradiology
The authors’ intention with this book is to provide a consensus on a number of common, challenging and controversial topics in urology, which are examined from a multidisciplinary approach with insights from expert opinion and current evidence. Challenging Cases in...

The Management of Small Renal Masses

1 January 2019 | | URO - Urologic Oncology
I enjoyed reading this book and was surprised at how much practically useful information was contained within such a slim volume. The 171-page volume was easy to read in its entirety in a short space of time. It’s small enough...

The Lester Eshleman Urology Workshop (Tanzania): a trainee’s perspective

1 May 2014 | | URO - Core Urology
For many trainees a period abroad is increasingly an essential supplement to higher surgical training in the UK. However, for many, because of family responsibilities or financial imperatives, this is not always a viable option. There are however alternatives. Here...

BAUS Core Urology Course 2025

21 January 2025 -24 January 2025
This is an introductory course for trainees embarking on a career in urology. The course runs over four days (Tuesday to Friday) and consists of lectures from experts in all elements of urological practice. It provides an unrivalled opportunity to meet with experienced clinicians who can help with your development as a urologist. The course is aimed at those of ST1 - ST3 grade, or those intending to apply for training in urology in the next round of national selection.

BJUI Knowledge

1 July 2021 | | URO - Core Urology
BJUI Knowledge is an online educational platform for urologists. It enables e-learning and provides a record of continuing professional development (CPD). Access to the portal for e-learning and CPD is available online through the website (link below) or an accompanying...

Challenges in urology during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: a trainee perspective

16 May 2022 | | URO - Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected urological practice in many ways and at all levels. Social media has been set alight with the hashtag #NoTrainingTodayNoSurgeonsTomorrow highlighting the undesired consequences of the reduction in training opportunities. The impact has been considered by...

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow: Urological Surgery Cadaver Course

6 September 2024
Aimed at middle years and senior trainees (ST4 to 7), this one day course will offer hands on experience and the opportunity to perform essential open urological emergency procedures using fresh cadaveric material.

BAUS & KARL STORZ Ureteroscopy Course

8 November 2024 -8 October 2024
This workshop is aimed at ST3/4 level Urology trainees wishing to gain hands-on exposure to techniques in ureteroscopy and laser technology. This course will run in collaboration between BAUS & KARL STORZ.

10th Paediatric Surgery VIVA Course

31 January 2025 -1 February 2025
This in-person course is aimed towards senior paediatric surgery trainees due to take their exit examination and will cover the breadth of the syllabus. Virtual spaces will be available upon request only for international candidates.

Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation: Cadaveric HOLEP Masterclass

1 May 2025 -2 May 2025
Join our course dedicated to Holmium enucleation of the prostate. This full immersion masterclass is intended for senior trainees (ST6>) focusing on a BPH interest and urology consultants to improve their HOLEP skills. Our expert faculty panel are from across the UK and the techniques taught are internationally recognized and affiliated.