Ep. 145 Urology Training: From Intern to Expert with Dr. Gina Badalato and Dr. Lindsay Hampson

In this episode, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia (UC San Diego), Dr. Lindsay Hampson (UC San Francisco) and Dr. Gina Badalato (Columbia University) discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on urology education. They discuss the conception and impact of virtual lecture series like EMPIRE and Urology COVID on residents’ education. They also underline how being adaptive and open to change can help residents shape the future of their own learning. The doctors also explain how resident-led and resident-focused educational resources came into existence, and what more is envisioned for education in urology. The episode ends with a discussion about unmet needs in education and the significance of diverse perspectives in teaching surgical procedures. --- SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Introduction 01:15 - Reflections on Urology Education and Early Career Experiences 04:08 - The Evolution of Learning and Engagement in Medical Training 07:55 - Transitioning from Medical School to Residency 08:34 - The Creation of the Intern Academy for the American Urological Association 14:24 - The Impact of COVID-19 on Virtual Learning 16:12 - The Role of Residents in Virtual Learning 19:24 - The Future of Virtual Learning and Education 20:00 - The Role of Innovation and Adaptability in Education 23:07 - The Role of Residents in Shaping Their Own Learning 42:28 - The Future of Education in Urology --- RESOURCES AUA Intern Academy https://auau.auanet.org/content/intern-academy-2023 AUA EMPIRE Lecture Series https://nyaua.com/empire/ UCSF Urology Collaborative Online Virtual Didactics (COViD) Lecture Series https://urologycovid.ucsf.edu/