
Specialties
Radiology
General objective: Understand the methodology, indications and hazards and be able to perform and interpret the results of ultrasonography of the urinary tract and male genitalia.
- TRUS and biopsy
- Renal biopsy
Urodynamics
General objective: Understand and be able to perform and interpret a urodynamic assessment.
- Cystometrogram
- Urine flowmetry
- Pelvic floor electromyography
- Voiding/pressure studies
- Urethral pressure profile
Pathology
General objective: Using gross and microscopic features become proficient in identifying and differentiating the following:
- Kidney cancer
- Ureter and renal pelvis
- Bladder cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Penile lesions
- Testicular cancer
- Urethral lesions
- Adrenal lesions
Research
General objective: The resident should understand the purpose of research and be familiar with the use of reference material in managing clinical problems. The resident shall complete at least one research project.
- Demonstrate ability to find answers to questions via literature search and review
- Demonstrate ability to formulate a research plan to answer questions
- Demonstrate understanding of basic statistical methods
- Be able to critically review journal articles and clinical trials
- Submit a research proposal to a funding agency
- Be familiar with the ethical principles of human/animal experimentation
- Submit a research proposal to a human or animal research review committee
- Demonstrate ability to perform and complete a given research project
- Acquire techniques of data presentation
- Slide design
- Oral presentation or poster presentation
- Journal article