McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
Urology - Chicago, IL | ACGME Code: 4801621045
The Urology Residency Program at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University aims to educate residents in advanced patient care and surgical techniques across all urology domains. The program emphasizes a patient-centric approach, encouraging the application of basic science discoveries to clinical scenarios. It offers a personalized curriculum with a diverse case mix, including both inpatient and outpatient experiences along with subspecialty exposure. In the 2021-22 academic year, PGY1 residents averaged 365 urologic surgery cases.
Notably, the program includes a fully-funded and mentored research year, and residents have the opportunity for resident-driven elective rotations, including international options. The curriculum aims to provide a comprehensive training experience for residents to prepare them for various career paths and community service.
For further details on the residency program, downloading the full Residency Presentation and visiting their YouTube page is recommended. For inquiries or additional information, interested individuals can contact Meghan Sbertoli, the Residency Program Administrator, at 312-694-6083.
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