Current State of Pediatric Urology Training: Resident Competency Expectations vs. Perceived Ability

Despite structured pediatric exposure, a gap remains between expected and actual resident proficiency in pediatric urology. Discrepancies between program directors' and pediatric urologists' expectations, especially for complex procedures, may reflect sub-specialization trends and varying exposure levels. Expanding pediatric training, adjusting expectations, or realigning residency goals with realistic future practice demands may be necessary.