Future of Urology training.

Abstract

Urology has become more complex through the years, as it comprises increasingly sophisticated medical and surgical technologies such as advanced medical tumour therapies, and endourological, laparoscopicand robotic surgical techniques. Training in urology starts during medical school and once a medical student chooses to specialize on it, becomes life-long. Becoming a good urologist requires a highly qualified education and sufficient experience. To devise a training programme of high proficiency, several important factors must be considered. There are many studies in the literature revealing the thoughts of urology residents towards their training, needs and the realities. The aim of this chapter is to review the new technologies in urology training and show the new pathway of the future of training in urology.