David E. Rapp, Mark B. Lyon, Marcelo A. Orvieto, Gregory P. Zagaja

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.12, No.5, pp. 2849-2855, 2005

Abstract Introduction and objective: The classical approach to the undergraduate medical clerkship has several limitations, including variability of clinical exposure and method of examination. As a result, the clerkship experience does not ensure exposure to and reinforcement of the fundamental concepts of a given specialty.
Materials and methods: This article reviews the classic approach to clerkship education within the undergraduate medical education. Specific attention is placed on clinical exposure and clerkship examination.
Results: We describe the introduction of the Core Learning Objective (CLO) educational model at the University of Chicago Section of Urology. This model is designed to provide an More >

Laurence H. Klotz

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.12, No.5, pp. 2806-2806, 2005

Abstract This article has no abstract. More >

Sean van Diepen, John Grantmyre

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.11, No.1, pp. 2139-2140, 2004

Abstract Double-J ureteral stents facilitating the drainage of urine from the kidney to the bladder are widely used. Stents designed for patient self-removal are commonplace. We report a case of urosepsis that lead to the incidental discovery of a failed self-removal of a double-J ureteral stent. The retrieval cord broke during self-removal and the patient mistook the string for the stent. Adequate patient education is essential to assure successful self-removal. More >

Sender Herschorn¹, Debbie Becker², Elizabeth Miller³, Melissa Thompson², Lindy Forte³

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.11, No.6, pp. 2430-2437, 2004

Abstract Objective: To assess a standardized and simple educational intervention in overactive bladder (OAB) patients to improve compliance with anticholinergic medication, increase the use of concomitant behavioral treatments, and improve patients' perception of bladder symptoms.
Materials and methods: This is a 16-week open-label randomized trial of tolterodine combined with an education intervention for the experimental group versus tolterodine alone (no intervention) for the control group. The setting was in family medicine and urology clinics in Ontario. The participants were male and female adults with OAB symptoms. Both groups received tolterodine prescriptions. The intervention patients received printed information and… More >

Kevin B. Morrison, Neil J. McLean, Andrew E. MacNeily

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.10, No.4, pp. 1917-1923, 2003

Abstract Purpose: In an effort to evaluate the perceived utility of specific Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) urology residency training objectives we conducted a survey of the practicing urologists of British Columbia (BC).
Materials and methods: A two page semi-structured survey was designed. Validity was evaluated for clarity, content and ease of completion. The survey was mailed-out to all 61 practicing urologists in BC. The survey population was divided into urban, rural, and academic according to location of practice.
Results: Survey response rate was 79% with varying subgroup rates: urban-69% (20/29), rural-94% (17/18) and academic… More >