Naji J. Touma

Dec 9, 2024 | cuaj.ca | Naji J. Touma

Abstract Introduction: Management of adrenal disease requires a multidisciplinary approach often involving varied specialists. Surgical management has often overlapped between general surgeons, usually with an interest in surgical endocrinology, or urologists with minimally invasive surgical skills.

Oct 1, 2024 | cuaj.ca | Naji J. Touma |Jessica E. Caterini

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has proven to be a powerful tool with increasing applications in clinical care and medical education. ChatGPT has performed adequately on many specialty certification and knowledge assessment exams. The objective of this study was to assess the performance of ChatGPT 4 on a multiple-choice exam meant to simulate the Canadian urology board exam.

Mar 26, 2024 | cuaj.ca | Naji J. Touma |Charles Paco |Iain MacIntyre

Abstract INTRODUCTION: The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is an attractive tool of competency assessment in a high-stakes summative exam. An advantage of the OSCE is the ability to assess more realistic context, content, and procedures. Each year, the Queen’s Urology Exam Skills Training (QUEST) is attended by graduating Canadian urology residents to simulate their upcoming board exams. The exam consists of a written component and an OSCE.

Oct 3, 2023 | cuaj.ca | Naji J. Touma |Danielle Jenkins |Joseph Y. Nashed

Abstract Introduction: We sought to determine the satisfaction rates of examiners and candidates in a Virtual Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) of graduating Canadian urology residents. Methods: An annual mock exam, aimed at simulating the licencing urology exam for Canadian graduates, was moved to an online format for the 2020 cohort. This exam consists of an Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE), and a written multiple-choice exam.

Jun 1, 2023 | cuaj.ca | Naji J. Touma |Charles Paco

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Canadian Urological Association (CUA) conferences are held annually across Canada. Guests from across the world attended, contributing to the overall carbon footprint of the conference with their travel and accommodations.