Mass General BrighamHarvard Medical School Program
Urology - Boston, MA | ACGME Code: 4802421064
The Harvard Urologic Surgery Residency Program at Massachusetts General Hospital is a highly esteemed program affiliated with Harvard Medical School. The program is a 5-year residency program that begins in the PGY 1 year, with three residents selected annually through the American Urologic Association residency match.
Residents are provided with a comprehensive and structured curriculum that covers various aspects of urology. The program emphasizes individualized educational opportunities and residents work in a preceptorship model. Research opportunities are available, enhancing academic interests.
Facilities include Massachusetts General Hospital, where residents have exposure to a wide variety of procedures. Additionally, residents train at Boston Children’s Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. The program incorporates state-of-the-art facilities for various urologic procedures.
Residents under this program receive a competitive salary determined by PGY level, along with a range of benefits. These benefits include family health/dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and covered expenses for educational courses.
Applicants interested in applying to this residency program should submit required materials including a completed application form, letters of recommendation, medical school transcript, Dean’s letter, and USMLE scores before September 30. The program participates in the American Urologic Association Residency Match, and applicants must also register with the AUA to receive a personal match number.
The Mass General BrighamHarvard Medical School Urologic Surgery Residency Program offers a robust educational experience, diverse clinical exposure, and a supportive environment for residents to excel in their training.
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