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The Research Assistant Training Program (AGEP) was established in April 2017 as a working group of the Urological Surgery Association. The purpose of the organization is to create a standard model in the professional training of urology research assistants, to improve the quality of education and to ensure its continuity.

Our Mission

  • To provide current and reliable content in urology specialist training.
  • To standardize and improve the quality of education.
  • To support the professional development of research assistants with theoretical, practical and digital methods.
  • To offer accessible training opportunities to national and international participants.

Our Vision

AGEP aims to comply with universal standards with an innovative and sustainable education model that trains qualified specialists of the future in the field of urology.

Our Values

  • Scientificity: Training based on current resources and guidelines.
  • Transparency: Regular evaluation and measurement-evaluation processes.
  • Participation: Continuous interaction with urology research assistants and specialists.
  • Sustainability: Regular updating and accessibility of training materials.

Our Organization Structure

AGEP consists of units specialized in different fields:

  • Coordination
  • Theoretical Training and Curriculum Unit
  • Practical Training and Curriculum Unit
  • Training System Monitoring Unit
  • Measurement and Evaluation Unit
  • Lecture Planning and Filming Unit
  • Complementary Education Module (TEM)
  • Social Media Unit
  • Secretariat and Information Processing Units