A survey of urological manpower, technology, and resources in Canada
Peter Pommerville1, S. Larry Goldenberg2, James W.L. Wilson3, Yves Fradet4, Jacques Corcos5, Brian A.P. Morris6
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.11, No.3, pp. 2290-2295, 2004
Abstract Introduction: Knowledge of the current status of manpower and resources is important in understanding the state of any medical specialty, and critical in planning for future recruitment, funding and infrastructure development.
Methods: In 2003, the Canadian Urological Association (CUA) conducted two nationwide surveys examining manpower, resources, and the technology available. One survey went only to academic and hospital leaders across the country (the resources survey), while the other was sent to the entire general membership of the CUA.
Results: The response rate for the resources survey was 67%, while that for the membership survey was 50.4%. The respondents'… More >