Young urologists and kidney transplantation training: a survey designed by the French Transplantation Committee of the French Association of Urology (CTAFU) and the French Association of Urologists in training (AFUF)

objective: In France, kidney transplantations (KT) are mainly performed by urologist. Young urologists and residents are involved in this activity mostly performed in emergency.How do they feel about KT training? is KT an attractive part of the urologist activity?Methods: This survey has been designed in the form of a questionnaire by the French Committee of kidney Transplantation (CTAFU) and the French Association of Urologists in training (AFUF). It has been sent by e-mail to all the AFUF members. Interest in KT and performance of the training were evaluated.Results: 126 members filed the form. 51,5 % of the residents feel secure to perform KT at the end of their residency. KT is considered as an interesting surgery for 92,1 % of the participants: 76,5 % are willing to get involved in KT during their residency/fellowship. 44% are willing to continue a long-term involvement. 65,9% of the residents consider their practical training insufficient: 56,8% have been supervised for a KT performance during their residency and 86% declare a lack of practical training and had a patient-based learning. 92,1 % declare an insufficient theorical training. 33.3% say the schedules of transplantation limit their interest in KT. 34.4% of the participants receive a transplant bonus in addition to the usual on-call salary.Conclusion: Young urologists wish to continue their involvement in KT activity, but improved theoretical and practical training are essential. In addition, the conditions under which this activity is performed and remunerated are a matter of concern.