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The 6th Urology Simulation Boot Camp
Monday 11th October to Friday 15th October 2021
LIMIT, J34, Beckett Wing, St James’ University Hospital
How the Boot Camp Functions
A maximum of 48 course delegates will be divided into eight groups of six.
Day 1 to Day 4;
Groups will rotate in a clock-wise fashion around the eight continually assessed modules spending half a day in each module.
For example; Group A will commence in Module 1 on Monday morning and close in Module 8 on Thursday afternoon, Group B will commence in Module 2 on Monday morning and close in Module 1 on Thursday afternoon and so on.
Day 5; Consolidation of Learning day
Groups will be divided into two. Four groups will be tested on the knowledge and experience gained over the previous four days, time will also be available to complete the post-course MCQ. The MCQ scores should improve from the knowledge and experience gained over the previous four days.
The other four groups will attend a Quality Improvement session and both groups with swap following a refreshment break
There will then be a short reflection session and the course closes on TBC. Please refer to the Course Programme for further clarification.
Lunch & Refreshments
These are provided throughout the course. Due to space restrictions lunches will be a lunch bag and include a sandwich, crisps and a drink. Sandwiches will include a selection of meat and vegetarian options, but please do let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements
Fresh fruit and refreshments will be available daily.
Media Consent
Photographs and videos may be taken throughout the week as well as using social media for promotional and educational purposes.
Consent is taken at registration, but if anyone is uncomfortable with this request please advise us on the first day.
Monday 11th October to Friday 15th October 2021
LIMIT, J34, Beckett Wing, St James’ University Hospital
How the Boot Camp Functions
A maximum of 48 course delegates will be divided into eight groups of six.
Day 1 to Day 4;
Groups will rotate in a clock-wise fashion around the eight continually assessed modules spending half a day in each module.
For example; Group A will commence in Module 1 on Monday morning and close in Module 8 on Thursday afternoon, Group B will commence in Module 2 on Monday morning and close in Module 1 on Thursday afternoon and so on.
Day 5; Consolidation of Learning day
Groups will be divided into two. Four groups will be tested on the knowledge and experience gained over the previous four days, time will also be available to complete the post-course MCQ. The MCQ scores should improve from the knowledge and experience gained over the previous four days.
The other four groups will attend a Quality Improvement session and both groups with swap following a refreshment break
There will then be a short reflection session and the course closes on TBC. Please refer to the Course Programme for further clarification.
Lunch & Refreshments
These are provided throughout the course. Due to space restrictions lunches will be a lunch bag and include a sandwich, crisps and a drink. Sandwiches will include a selection of meat and vegetarian options, but please do let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements
Fresh fruit and refreshments will be available daily.
Media Consent
Photographs and videos may be taken throughout the week as well as using social media for promotional and educational purposes.
Consent is taken at registration, but if anyone is uncomfortable with this request please advise us on the first day.
Pre-Course Work Guidance 2021
Pre-course Requirements (Please allow a minimum of four weeks to commence pre-course work)
Operative Experience Questionnaire
Responses to the questionnaire will help us to place candidates into a group of peers with similar experience and ensure optimal training. We will contact you by e-mail once the questionnaire is open. There will be a date to complete by which will which will then allow the organising team time to place candidates into the appropriate group.
During the course groups of four to six candidates will rotate around eight continually assessed modules. Group listing will be issued at registration on TBC.
Operative Skills & Expectations Survey
The set of questions within the Operative Skills & Expectations Survey are designed to give the training team a better understanding of your experiences and abilities as a trainee surgeon. It is important to note that this is not a “test” and you will not be evaluated on your answers. Completing the survey is entirely optional. We plan to use the responses for research purposes (e.g. publication in peer-reviewed journals) and to structure/inform our teaching. Responses will be fully anonymised and the survey complies with the data protection guidelines and the declaration of Helsinki and has been approved by the School of Psychology Research Ethics Committee, University of Leeds
Pre-Course MCQ
There will be a pre-course questionnaire to complete and we will contact you by e-mail once this is open. This will be a timed session and candidates will have 45 minutes to complete the MCQ paper and will not be able to complete part of the paper then return at a later time.
We will then ask candidates to complete a timed post-course MCQ on Day 5 of the course, when scores should improve from the knowledge and experience gained by attendance at the course.
Pre-course Requirements (Please allow a minimum of four weeks to commence pre-course work)
Operative Experience Questionnaire
Responses to the questionnaire will help us to place candidates into a group of peers with similar experience and ensure optimal training. We will contact you by e-mail once the questionnaire is open. There will be a date to complete by which will which will then allow the organising team time to place candidates into the appropriate group.
During the course groups of four to six candidates will rotate around eight continually assessed modules. Group listing will be issued at registration on TBC.
Operative Skills & Expectations Survey
The set of questions within the Operative Skills & Expectations Survey are designed to give the training team a better understanding of your experiences and abilities as a trainee surgeon. It is important to note that this is not a “test” and you will not be evaluated on your answers. Completing the survey is entirely optional. We plan to use the responses for research purposes (e.g. publication in peer-reviewed journals) and to structure/inform our teaching. Responses will be fully anonymised and the survey complies with the data protection guidelines and the declaration of Helsinki and has been approved by the School of Psychology Research Ethics Committee, University of Leeds
Pre-Course MCQ
There will be a pre-course questionnaire to complete and we will contact you by e-mail once this is open. This will be a timed session and candidates will have 45 minutes to complete the MCQ paper and will not be able to complete part of the paper then return at a later time.
We will then ask candidates to complete a timed post-course MCQ on Day 5 of the course, when scores should improve from the knowledge and experience gained by attendance at the course.
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Assessment Information;
At Registration Consent form (delegates & faculty) Pre-course experience Pre-course MCQ Module 1 (Bowel anastomosis, urostomy, ureteric injury) Global rating scale for bowel anastomosis Peer observation of Teaching Module Feedback Module 2 (Circumcision, Acute scrotum, scrotal examination, priapism) Peer observation of Teaching Module Feedback Module 3 (Basic Lap Skills) Peer observation of Teaching E-BLUS score Module Feedback Modules 4 (TURP, TURBT) Global Assessment of Urological Endoscopic Skills (GAUES) Urethrotomy Evaluation Form Resectoscope Evaluation Form Peer observation of Teaching Module Feedback Module 5 (Scenarios) NOTSS Peer observation of Teaching Module Feedback Module 6 BOTOX, Urodynamics) Botox assessment Peer observation of Teaching Session Feedback Module 7 (Scenarios) NOTSS Peer observation of Teaching Module Feedback Module 8 Ureteroscopy Module Feedback Peer observation of Teaching Cystoscopy Evaluation Form Global Assessment of Urological Endoscopic Skills (GAUES) Assessment Day 5 stations Post-course MCQ Delegate course feedback Faculty course feedback |
Course Dinner
Every year the course organises a Course Dinner which will take place on TBC 2021, after the days training.
This will be a set menu at TBC in Leeds City Centre and is included in your course fee.
Please note that the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust does not support the purchase of alcohol so please purchase your own drinks
Every year the course organises a Course Dinner which will take place on TBC 2021, after the days training.
This will be a set menu at TBC in Leeds City Centre and is included in your course fee.
Please note that the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust does not support the purchase of alcohol so please purchase your own drinks
Programme
Post Course Guidance 2021
POST COURSE REQUIREMENTS
During the course, at the end of each day we will ask candidates to complete evaluation forms for the two sessions they have attended that day.
On day 5 of the course we will ask candidates to complete the post-course MCQ. This will be a timed session of 45 minutes (Via VLE -please have your Smartphone or i:PAD to hand - free WiFi available)
There will also be a general evaluation form which candidates can complete, Via VLE, following the course, but no later than TBC.
Immediately following the course we will ask you to once again complete a post-course Operative Experience Questionnaire (mandatory) and Operative Skills and Expectations Survey (optional).
Six weeks after the course we will ask candidates to complete another Operative Experience Questionnaire.
CPD CREDITS & ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES
Candidates will only receive a certificate of attendance if they have completed:
Attendance certificates will be e-mailed as a PDF file for ease of uploading onto e-portfolios.
The British Association of Urological Surgeons - BAUS - have awarded 6 CPD Credits per day - 30 for the full five day course.
POST COURSE REQUIREMENTS
- Evaluation
- Post-Course MCQ
- Post-Course Operative Experience Questionnaire
- Post-Course Operative Skills & Expectations Survey - optional
- CPD Credits
- Attendance Certificates
During the course, at the end of each day we will ask candidates to complete evaluation forms for the two sessions they have attended that day.
On day 5 of the course we will ask candidates to complete the post-course MCQ. This will be a timed session of 45 minutes (Via VLE -please have your Smartphone or i:PAD to hand - free WiFi available)
There will also be a general evaluation form which candidates can complete, Via VLE, following the course, but no later than TBC.
Immediately following the course we will ask you to once again complete a post-course Operative Experience Questionnaire (mandatory) and Operative Skills and Expectations Survey (optional).
Six weeks after the course we will ask candidates to complete another Operative Experience Questionnaire.
CPD CREDITS & ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES
Candidates will only receive a certificate of attendance if they have completed:
- Pre-Course MCQ
- Pre-Course Operative Experience Questionnaire
- Eight Module Evaluations
- Post-Course MCQ
- General Evaluation
- Post-Course Operative Experience Questionnaire
- Six Week Post-Course Operative Experience Questionnaire
Attendance certificates will be e-mailed as a PDF file for ease of uploading onto e-portfolios.
The British Association of Urological Surgeons - BAUS - have awarded 6 CPD Credits per day - 30 for the full five day course.