Pd60-10 University Hospitals Ventures Rotation: A Paradigm Curriculum in Developing the 21st Century Urologist

You have accessJournal of UrologyEducation Research III (PD60)1 May 2024PD60-10 UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS VENTURES ROTATION: A PARADIGM CURRICULUM IN DEVELOPING THE 21ST CENTURY UROLOGIST Anish Patel, Elaine Yang, Andrew Drozd, Nannan Thirumavalavan, and Ramy Abou Ghayda Anish PatelAnish Patel , Elaine YangElaine Yang , Andrew DrozdAndrew Drozd , Nannan ThirumavalavanNannan Thirumavalavan , and Ramy Abou GhaydaRamy Abou Ghayda View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/01.JU.0001009460.27205.df.10AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: A high-quality Urology training program emphasizes not only the development of strong technical skills, but also non-technical attributes such as the ability to work in and lead a team, build interpersonal relationships, and provide structured feedback. However, formalized curricula emphasizing creative innovation are lacking across residency programs. At University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (UH CMC), we have incorporated a venture capitalism rotation embedded in the research year in an effort to develop the next innovators and champions for technological advancement in the field of Urology. METHODS: The University Hospitals Ventures rotation (UHVR) is a six-month experiential curriculum. Months one and two are didactic, placing an emphasis on learning the foundations of venture capitalism, including the process of due diligence, product design, design thinking, validating market space, as well as product commercialization. During the remaining months, trainees lead an existing project, applying the aforementioned principles to ultimately take an idea from conception to real-world deployment. RESULTS: Our institution has a year-long formalized research curriculum. Trainees participate in one of three pathways: basic science, clinical research, or business/innovation, the latter of which was newly developed to incorporate the UHVR. The UHVR equips our trainees with the skills to lead at the forefront of technology and transformation within Urology. Such shifts in Urology training will allow more critical analysis of how day-to-day operations within the field can be improved. CONCLUSIONS: Curricula emphasizing the development of creative solutions to modern urological problems are scarce. Beyond technical training, Urology trainees at UH CMC build an arsenal of tools to become disruptors of healthcare delivery, through a formalized venture capitalism curriculum with the UHVR. This unique learning experience translates into a life-long ability to dive into complex problems that require innovative solutions, to ultimately benefit not only patient care but also provider efficiency and well-being. Source of Funding: None © 2024 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 211Issue 5SMay 2024Page: e1277 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2024 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.Metrics Author Information Anish Patel More articles by this author Elaine Yang More articles by this author Andrew Drozd More articles by this author Nannan Thirumavalavan More articles by this author Ramy Abou Ghayda More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...