Research is an important part of the training experience. As we train future leaders in Urology, our residents need the tools to compete for top-tier fellowship positions.
Specialty training is critical for academic success and to attain desired positions in prominent large urology group practices and leading health systems around the country.
At The Ohio State University, we expect all residents to engage in research activities. Consequently, we provide our trainees with didactics in research through our Resident Research Curriculum. This interactive series includes monthly sessions with research experts devoting time to important topics including regulatory processes, hypothesis generation, data collection and analyses, and manuscript development. Residents have protected time each month to attend these sessions.
Research Requirement
We expect all residents to engage in research activities throughout their residency. This includes actively working on research and/or QI projects, typically in conjunction with a faculty member in the department. Consequently, we provide our trainees with didactics in research through our Resident Research Curriculum. This interactive series includes sessions with research experts devoting time to important topics including regulatory processes, hypothesis generation, data collection and analyses, and manuscript development.
Residents have protected time each month to attend these sessions. We have also added a one-month research rotation during the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years of training. During this rotation, residents do not engage in clinical activity, although they do remain in the active call pool. They work one-on-one with our Education Specialist, Dr. Tasha Posid, who supervises the rotation, as well as with our Clinical Research Team, made up of a Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Assistant, and Biostatistician. The goal is to submit and publish 5 first-author papers during their training and to present at a regional or national conference annually (2nd, 3rd, 4th years). Beginning in July 2023, all PGY1s will also participate in a one-month rotation focus on Quality Improvement Projects, under the supervision of the Office of GME.
To see some of our recent resident research (publications, presentations), check out our saved Highlights (‘Spotted’) on our resident-run Instagram account: @ohiostateurologyresidency.
Training Opportunities
Urology Resident Preceptorship in Robotic Surgery
This two-day program is designed for urology chief residents and fellows who are interested in learning about robotic surgery for kidney, bladder, adrenal and reconstructive urologic procedures. The program includes live surgical procedures and open discussions about the strengths and limitations of robotic techniques.
Men's Health Cadaver Lab
The OSU Men's Health Prosthetic Cadaver Lab offers training experience with cadavers.
Simulation Curriculum
There is a monthly simulation class, organized by a different attending every month.
Research Curriculum
A monthly research curriculum has been added to teach the residents the basics of how to bring an idea to a published paper. Under the guidance of Dr. Tatevik Broutian and Justin Rose, the residents learn to write a protocol, obtain IRB approval, collect data, statistically analyze that data and submit the written manuscript for publication. The goal is to get 5 first author papers published during their training.