MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital Program
Urology - Washington, DC | ACGME Code: 4801021030
The MedStar Health - Georgetown University Hospital Residency Program in Urology is a five-year ACGME-accredited program that offers a comprehensive training experience in all aspects of urology. The program focuses on providing quality and compassionate clinical care, exposure to clinical research, and encouraging lifelong learning through mentorship from dedicated faculty.
Residents in this program have the opportunity to engage in global health initiatives, including working in international locations with limited urologic services. The curriculum is structured to offer a breadth of clinical experience, covering urologic subspecialties such as pediatrics, reconstruction, infertility, stone disease, and oncology.
Throughout the five years, residents develop skills in urologic procedures, subspecialty areas, radiology modalities, and complex surgical techniques. The program aims for residents to be well-prepared to manage a busy urology service independently by the end of their training.
The program includes rotations at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Children's National Medical Center, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and National Institutes of Health. Residents also have dedicated research rotations to work on various projects and present their research at regional and national conferences.
The Urology Department at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in both clinical care and training environments. The program supports international health endeavors and offers a unique opportunity for underrepresented medical students to participate in an away rotation through a DEI Scholarship.
The application process follows AUA Urology Match guidelines, and candidates must apply through ERAS. The program supports J1 visas for residents. Interviews are by invitation only and are typically scheduled in November and December.
Overall, the program provides a well-rounded and extensive training experience in urology with a focus on compassionate care, research opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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- Urology Residency Program | Washington D.C. | MedStar Health
- Faculty | Urology Residency Program | Georgetown University Hospital | MedStar Health
- Current Residents | Urology Residency Program | Georgetown | MedStar Health
- Georgetown Urology Residency Program | Applicant Information | MedStar Health
- Urology Residency | Letter from Department Chair | MedStar Health
- Recent Graduates | Urology Residency Program | DC | MedStar Health
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