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Post-Graduate Training Committee Report

waves of COVID-19 began to subside, the summative
Keith Rourke Royal College qualifying examination dawned. This
Chair, Post-Graduate examination arrived in August, approximately 8 months
Training Committee earlier than usual compared to previous cohorts. While
Edmonton, AB many of us were enjoying the spoils of summer and post-
COVID bliss, this group once again hunkered down with
textbooks, review articles, CUA guidelines, and flashcards
Hail to the Chief(s) preparing for the written component of the exam. If
successful on the written portion, this group will now lie
eedless to say, the last two-and-a-half years have in wait for the second component of the examination
Nbeen like no other. This is especially true for urologic in November. As they wait both patiently and positively
education. Take, for example, this current cohort of chief (as usual), join me in letting them know we admire their
(PGY-5) urology residents. In July 2018, they were the commendable resiliency and dedication.
first cohort of urology residents to begin the refurbished
competency-by-design (CBD) curriculum. This involved a As clinical and operative experiences rebound, in-person
wholesale change in teaching, learning, and assessment. learning resumes (bolstered by virtual innovation) and
They embraced this challenge with open arms and a visiting student electives return, better days are ahead.
smile. As the “opening night” dust settled, roughly half- As these educational experiences recover from turbulent
way through their second year of training, the COVID-19 times, the CUA has been instrumental in sustaining
pandemic struck. This forced operating rooms to close, resident education through generous sponsorship and
clinics to become virtual, and “typical” in-person organization. With the CUA’s help, the ship is pointed in
learning opportunities to evaporate. Once again, this the right direction, the bow has weathered the storm
resilient group composed themselves, stepped up, and gracefully and clear sailing lies ahead.
embraced yet another challenge. Finally, as the many

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CUA is now accepting nominations for the
CUA Award of

Excellence in Education

in two categories:

C
M
CUA Resident Award of Excellence in CUA Award of Excellence in Education
Y
Education is awarded to a Canadian is awarded to a Canadian practicing
urology resident demonstrating urologist, in community or academic
CM
MY educational excellence within their practice, demonstrating educational
own training program and beyond. excellence locally and beyond.
CY
CMY
The chosen candidate is The chosen candidate is awarded up
K to $5000 in sponsorship to attend an
awarded a $1000 prize educational initiative

Submit your nomination now by visiting cua.org
‘Awards” tab and completing the online nomination form
Deadline for nomination applications is April 30, 2023

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