How Can We Improve the Delivery of Urology Teaching to Medical Students Using Modern Educational Techniques?

Fortis Gaba,1 Qassi Q Gaba,2 Dilini A Fernando3 1University of Edinburgh Medical School, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK; 2Department of Medical Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK; 3Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, University of Dundee, Dundee, UKCorrespondence: Fortis Gaba, University of Edinburgh Medical School, University of Edinburgh, 47 Little France Cres, Edinburgh, EH16 4TJ, UK, Tel +447783985984, Email Fortis.gaba@ggc.scot.nhs.ukAbstract: It is generally well-known that the medical school curriculum is becoming increasingly busy, more so with the COVID-19 pandemic. By itself, urology education will need to adapt to meet the changing circumstances, but it remains uncertain on how best to address this need. In this article, we will discuss several methods that will allow institutions to ease and overcome pressures using modern educational techniques. These methods can be classified based on the aspect of the curriculum they seek to improve, namely core-curricular teaching, anatomy training, virtual reality, and electronic learning opportunities. We anticipate that the implementation of these suggestions will enhance medical school teaching.Keywords: surgical education, urology, medical school curriculum, modern educational technique