1.Training satisfaction among urology residents in the Philippines: Validation of a structured questionnaire and national cross-sectional survey.
Miguel Luis H. Bolong ; Genlinus D. Yusi ; Ronan C. Cuaresma ; Jose Rizalito C. Catipay ; Gavino N. Mercado Jr. ; Michael Francis V. Gaston ; Cristopher F. Perez ; Aristotle Bernard M. Roque ; Meliton D. Alpas III ; Rudolfo I. de Guzman
Philippine Journal of Urology 2026;36(1):15-20
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE
Residency satisfaction is an important indicator of training quality and may influence physician well-being and performance. Surgical trainees are generally reported to have lower satisfaction compared to other specialties. This study assessed satisfaction among urology residents in the Philippines and evaluated a structured questionnaire for measuring training experience.
MATERIALS AND METHODSA cross-sectional survey was conducted among residents in accredited urology programs (2024-2024-5). A 12-domain Likert-scale questionnaire was developed and validated. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were assessed. Satisfaction scores were analyzed overall and across subgroups.
RESULTSA total of 106 residents participated. The instrument demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.870) and strong test-retest reliability (r = 0.896). Overall satisfaction was high (52.41 5.4/60). Clinical exposure was the highest-rated domain, while work-life balance was the lowest. No significant differences were observed by gender, training year, or institution type. Key areas for improvement were case exposure and academic learning.
CONCLUSIONUrology residents in the Philippines report high overall satisfaction. The validated questionnaire is reliable and useful for assessing multidimensional aspects of residency training. Improvements in case exposure, academic support, and work-life balance may further enhance training quality.
Human ; Cross-sectional Studies ; Internship And Residency
2.Scrotal calcinosis, dystrophic or idiopathic, does it matter? A case report.
Eiros C. Bandarlipe ; Gavino N. Mercado Jr.
Philippine Journal of Urology 2020;30(2):57-61
Scrotal calcinosis is a rare condition with controversy surrounding its unclear etiopathogenesis. Several schools of thought have emerged from recent publications supported by histological findings seen in the respective cases reported. The recommendation of surgery as management, and its outcome, however, have remained the same throughout history. This paper reports a 36-year-old male who presented with gradually progressing multiple pruritic nodules over the scrotum who underwent wide excision with favorable outcome on follow up. Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of scrotal calcinosis and showed evidence of intact epidermoid cysts that have undergone dystrophic calcification.
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