Objective:
To describe the main measures adopted in order to raise the concept of USP Urology program, and thus be able to help other programs with similar shortcomings to remedy these problems.
Method:
We highlighted the measures taken between the years 2005 and 2013 which contributed to the CAPES elevation of the Postgraduate Program of the USP Urology concept.
Results:
It was created new disciplines focused on researchers and teachers training rather than clinical aspects. Specific research areas have been created for each permanent teacher, and the theses and dissertations became linked research lines. The entire student body and faculty not interested or who had performance below the average was off the program. Was encouraged fundraising culture into program. It was also highlighted the creation of online medical record, where the clinical data of all patients treated at the Urology Division were stored.
Conclusion:
Rigorous selection of motivated faculty and students, able to create adequate infrastructure and achieving financial resources, is of fundamental importance for the consolidation of a postgraduate program.
Postgraduate education; Educational evaluation; Higher education; Health research evaluation; Program evaluation and research instruments; Staff development
