[Reasons for the choice of urology by residents].
OBJECTIVE
Due to the reduction of the potential number of residents in surgery, a study was conducted to determine the reasons motivating the choice of urology.


METHODS
A questionnaire was sent to several generations of urologists concerning the criteria which influenced their choice of this surgical subspecialty.


RESULTS
More than one half had chosen urology before their residency. Almost none of the urologists in this subgroup hesitated about another surgical subspecialty at the time of their final choice. Hospital medical training is therefore an essential factor in the choice of the future specialty. Almost all urologists who chose their specialty during their residency initially hesitated with another discipline, corresponding to gastrointestinal surgery in 59% of cases. The most attractive feature was the medical and surgical aspect of urology and possibility of group practice with several urologists, limiting the time on call.


CONCLUSIONS
Hospital medical students therefore constitute a potential reserve for urologists and need to be motivated by means of good quality practical teaching. Residents in other specialties can also modify their initial choice in favour of urology, especially gastrointestinal surgeons.
Bruyère
Franck
F
Service d'Urologie, CHRU Bretonneau, Tours, France. f.bruyere@chu-tours.fr
d'Arcier
Benjamin Faivre
BF
Lanson
Yves
Y
D002321:Career Choice; D005602:France; D007396:Internship and Residency; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014572:Urology