The EAU Talent Incubator Program consists of four modules, each focusing on different non-technical skills such as leadership and communication, mental well-being, digital technologies, as well as research and studies.
The SRU provided financial support to Pia Kraft from Winterthur and Andres Affentranger from Lucerne, enabling them to participate in the first module of the EAU Talent Incubator Program in Innsbruck. Archana Gopalakrishnan has also already attended a module with the support of the SRU.
We have good news: The SRU regularly supports interested residents with financial contributions. Information about this is shared via the SRU Newsletter.
If you are interested in the program, feel free to check out the report from Andres below!
Recap on EAU Talent Incubator Program Module One
Andres Affentranger
Completing the Talent Incubator Module One has provided valuable insights. Beyond medical expertise, we emphasised the importance of building strong relationships with colleagues and patients. Effective communication, empathy and cultural sensitivity are critical to fostering trust and collaboration in patient care.
In addition, the course highlighted the importance of doctor’s wellbeing and self-care. A balance between the demands of the profession and personal health is critical to maintaining high quality patient care and preventing burnout. Strategies for stress management and work-life balance were discussed, emphasising the importance of self-care in medical practise.
Another important topic was collaboration, highlighting the value of teamwork and specialisation in modern urology. By working closely with colleagues and leveraging each other’s expertise, urologists can provide comprehensive and tailored care to their patients.
Furthermore, the course emphasised the importance of leadership skills in managing the complexity of modern healthcare. Urologists must have the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, champion patient-centred approaches and drive positive change in their specialty. By developing adaptable, socially intelligent leaders, the future of urology remains bright amidst the evolving challenges and advances in medicine.
Finally, we have concluded that the dynamic nature of medicine requires a commitment to lifelong learning in order to continually optimise patient care in our daily work.
