35 UROLOGY, URO-ONCOLOGY AND SEXOLOGY UPDATE Dr. Matthew Olukayode Abiodun Benedict Dr. Matthew Olukayode Abiodun Benedict MBChB; MScMed Emergency Medicine; MMed Family Medicine; PGDipl. Clinical Forensic Medicine Matthew Abiodun Benedict is an experienced specialist family physician with a decade of expertise. He is currently on a joint appointment with the Free State Department of Health and the University of the Free State. He holds an MMed degree in Family Medicine from the University of the Free State and an MScMed in Emergency Medicine from Wits University, among others. Matthew's expertise and research interests encompass family medicine, community-based education (CBE), obstetric care, disease prevention, and health promotion. In his academic role, Matthew is actively mentoring and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students (registrars). Additionally, he oversees undergraduate students' community-based education rotations (CBE) in rural communities. Matthew's contributions to the medical eld are evident through his journal publications and presentations at national and international conferences. He is pursuing his Ph.D. studies, focusing on prostate cancer screening among Black men. This article is one of ve that you have been involved with as part of your studies towards a doctorate degree in family medicine. What made you choose research into prostate cancer? I chose to research prostate cancer, particularly among Black men in the Free State province, due to the following reasons: Underrepresentation of Men's Health Issues: Men's health issues, including prostate cancer, are not adequately addressed within the South African healthcare systems and the media. There seems to be insufcient prioritization and limited emphasis on secondary prevention strategies specically tailored to prostate cancer. Low Life Expectancy in the Free State Province: Men in the Free State Province have the lowest life expectancy in the country, with only 55 years. This highlights the urgency to address health issues, such as prostate cancer, that may impact life expectancy and overall well-being in this region. High Incidence of Prostate Cancer: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in South Africa, research on this disease often lacks adequate representation of Black men who are more at risk for the disease Do you think that there is enough time allocated to urology and particularly to prostate cancer in the MBCHB curriculum? The University of the Free State offers a 5-year MBChB program, and during their medical training, students undergo urology rotations in the 2nd, 4th, and 5th years. These rotations involve a combination of lectures, residency, and other relevant learning activities. From my perspective, the time dedicated to urology in the curriculum is adequate, enabling in-depth coverage of essential topics, including prostate cancer, and providing a comprehensive education for the students. However, it is essential to acknowledge that learning doesn't stop at this stage. Continuing Medical Education (CME) plays a vital role in the ongoing professional development of medical practitioners. It is crucial to include relevant urological topics, such as prostate cancer, in CME programs to ensure that healthcare professionals stay updated with the latest advancements and best practices in the eld. Interview with Leads author of the study
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