Show Endourology & Stone Disease programs the clinician behind your application

Question practice

Questions drawn from the realities of Endourology & Stone Disease

Practise explaining the clinical decisions, patient conversations and career experiences that matter in Endourology & Stone Disease—then handle follow-ups that ask for evidence behind your first answer.

1. 01

   How do you stay updated on the latest guidelines and technological advancements in Endourology, and why is this important to you?

2. 02

   How would you approach patient counseling for a 3 cm lower pole renal stone in an asymptomatic patient, discussing the pros and cons of watchful waiting, SWL, URS, and PCNL?

3. 03

   Describe a time you had to deliver bad news to a patient with recurrent stone disease, such as a failed SWL or the need for multiple staged procedures.

4. 04

   A patient with a known history of non-adherence to medical recommendations for stone prevention insists on a highly aggressive surgical approach for a small, asymptomatic renal stone; how do you counsel them?

5. 05

   What is the role of large registries or databases (e.g., from the AUA or industry) in advancing our understanding of stone disease and treatment outcomes?

6. 06

   Describe your ideal Endourology and Stone Disease practice five to ten years after completing fellowship training.