An Inter-Residency Robotic Surgery Simulation Tournament Using a Novel Gamified Dry Lab Curriculum for Urology Trainees.

Objective: To develop and validate a novel gamified dry-lab curriculum for robotic surgical training in urology, and to evaluate its implementation through a multi-institutional inter-residency tournament.

Materials and methods: Three dry-lab skills modules and one anatomic simulation module were developed. Preliminary validation was conducted through expert review and pilot testing. The curriculum was implemented in a multi-institutional tournament involving residents at varying training levels. Pre- and post-tournament surveys assessed experience and feasibility. Tournament performance data were analyzed to assess the construct validity and internal consistency of scoring.

Results: In the pilot cohort (n = 8), simulation practice outside scheduled sessions increased from 25% to 100% following gamification (P = .011). Thirty-four residents from six urology programs competed in the inter-residency tournament. Construct validity was supported by strong associations between score and postgraduate year (β = 3.98, 95% CI [1.70, 6.25], P = .001) and module difficulty (β = -6.16, 95% CI [-9.49, -2.81], P < .001). Internal consistency was good with nonvariant items removed (Cronbach's alpha = 0.87).

Conclusion: This gamified curriculum offers a practical approach to increasing resident engagement in simulation training and fostering inter-institutional collaboration.