School of Medicine :: The University of Jordan ::

Program Specifications

Higher Specialization in Urology / Program Intended Learning Outcomes

It is expected that the program will provide opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills and other properties in the following fields:

By the end of training, a resident should be able to do the following:

1.    Apply and integrate the basic scientific knowledge, detective reasoning and evidence-based practice in clinical problems related to Urology including the male and female urinary tract and the male genital system.

2.    Identify and discuss common surgical urological problems and distinguish their underlying pathologic processes.

3.    Integrate finding from medical history and physical examination to recognize the presentation and construct differential diagnosis for common urological problems and design an appropriate diagnostic plan in inpatient and outpatient facilities.

4.    Select and interpret accurately the results of the most appropriate and cost effective diagnostic procedures for each urological problems and correlate the results together to reach a probable diagnosis.

5.    Set a treatment plan to the diagnosed urological problem taking into consideration the risks and benefits as well as cultural and individual needs of the patients.

6.    Demonstrate professional skills in basic urological procedures including endoscopic surgeries and minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures, preoperative, operative and post-operative management of Urological problems for adult and children, and master essential surgical techniques for adults and children and recognize, categorize, and manage effectively all urologic emergencies.

7.    Analyze and discuss the methods of screening and early detection of urological malignancy and monitor the effectiveness of therapy and reevaluate the management plan.

8.    Handle tissues and use surgical instruments professionally and apply guidelines of infection control while performing routine diagnostic and surgical procedures and operation.

9.    Recognize ethical principles that govern decision-making in surgical practice and implement the professional ethical attitude with patients and their relatives including respect of patient's confidentiality and consent and delivery of care in an honest, considerate and compassionate manner.

10.  Maintain complete and accurate medical records and utilize information technology to manage information, access on-line medical information, and support own education and proper patient care.

11.  Utilize different scientific methodologies to conduct and publish scientific research studies and present the results professionally.

​12.  Demonstrate effective communication with the health-care team and develop team-working and leadership skills necessary to organize work and supervise and educate junior and paramedical staff and show a commitment to continuous professional development.​