[Specialized Studies Diploma (S.S.D): assessment of Urology and Andrology by degree candidates at Faculté des Sciences de la Santé (FSS) at Cotonou].

Purpose: Inventory views of urologists in training on teaching of Urology and Andrology received at Cotonou.

Methods: An anonymous electronic questionnaire was sent by email to 26 doctors in training of specialized studies diploma of Urology and Andrology current month of May and June 2013. The questionnaire asked their knowledge of educational objectives, their appreciation of theoretical courses and practical training Receipts.

Results: 16 responses were obtained. The average age of physicians in SSD was 33.9 years± 6.14 (26 years-47 years). The sex ratio was 15 males to 1 female. The training was funded on equity by 25% of doctors. Residents had an understanding of the objectives of their training in urology and andrology: 68.7% knew the objectives of theoretical courses, 87.5% participated in organized lectures, 62.5% knew practical purposes, 93.7% knew the terms of the evaluation at the end of the year. The primary source of documentation was digital document (CD, DVD, computer, websites) 43.7%. In the weekly schedule, 75% of residents assisted consultations carried out by a senior, 93.8% attended a staff operative programming. Over a month, the frequency of assistance in the operating room as first aid procedure had a median of 4 (1 -10). One in 15 received regular debriefing following the completion of care act. The duration of hospital daily work was between 4 and 8 hours for 68.9% of the residents.

Conclusion: Opinion of doctors in training on urological acquisitions highlights the need to support the development of specialized studies diploma inUrology and Andrology at Faculty of health sciences at Cotonou.