MedStar Health Georgetown University Program

The MedStar Health—Georgetown University Hospital Residency Program in Urology is a five-year, ACGME-accredited training program designed to provide comprehensive education and training in urology. The program emphasizes high-quality clinical care, exposure to clinical research, and the nurturing of lifelong learning skills among residents. The program's faculty is dedicated to mentoring residents, enhancing their educational experience through diverse clinical settings and collaborative learning environments.1

Curriculum

The residency curriculum is structured to cover essential aspects of urology across its five years. The first-year residents spend six months on the urology service, complemented by six months of general surgery rotations. Throughout the program, residents will acquire proficiency across various urologic disciplines, honing skills necessary for managing patients and performing urological procedures. Key objectives include:1

• Learning clinical management of urologic patients.
• Gaining exposure to subspecialty areas in urology early in residency.
• Understanding interventional radiology and its applications in urology.
• Achieving competency in advanced surgical techniques such as robotic and open surgeries.

Rotations

PGY-1

In the first year, residents will rotate through three principal sites:1

• MedStar Georgetown University Hospital: The urology service rotation allows residents to engage in diverse urology disciplines while gaining intensive experience in endourology and robotics.
• MedStar Washington Hospital Center: Exposure to complex cases, including trauma cases, assigned in a level-1 trauma bay, fosters both clinical independence and surgical skills on the hospital floor.
• General Surgery: Residents rotate through various specialties, including trauma and critical care.

PGY-2 through PGY-4 Rotations

Subsequent years feature rotations offering increasingly advanced clinical exposure and opportunities to run outpatient clinics and partake in surgical procedures across multiple urologic subspecialties.1

• A two-month rotation at Children’s National Medical Center focuses on pediatric urology.
• The PGY-3 year includes significant research opportunities over dedicated rotation blocks, preparing residents for academic contributions.
• Additional rotations allow residents to engage with cutting-edge techniques and complex oncology cases.

Chief Resident Year (PGY-5)

The chief residents are primarily responsible for managing the urological service, overseeing patient consults, and performing major surgical procedures. This final year emphasizes leadership, administration, and advanced surgical training.1

Research Opportunities

The residency program prioritizes research, providing residents with dedicated time for project development and participation in various clinical trials. Each resident benefits from mentorship in research, contributing to scholarly activities, including presentations at regional and national conferences.1

Diversity and Inclusion

The program is committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing clinical care and training tailored to diverse populations. Special scholarships are available for underrepresented medical students to facilitate their participation in the residency program.1

Training Locations

Trained across notable facilities, residents benefit from varied healthcare environments, which include:1

• MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
• MedStar Washington Hospital Center
• Washington DC VA Medical Center
• Children’s National Health System
• National Institutes of Health

Application Information

Applying to the residency program requires submission via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The program participates exclusively in the AUA Urology Match and typically fills three positions annually. Important application materials include transcripts, letters of recommendation, and USMLE Step scores, with the application deadline set for September 25th.2

Visa Support

The program supports J1 visa sponsorship only, which is available for qualified applicants seeking to participate in the residency.2

Competitiveness

The residency program is known to be highly competitive, seeking candidates with strong academic backgrounds and a proactive interest in urology. Both DO and IMG applicants are encouraged to apply, although candidates are expected to demonstrate notable achievements and a commitment to urology.

Special Application Requirements

Applicants should ensure that they fulfill all stipulated application guidelines, including a completed ERAS application package. Generally, there are no strict limits on the year of graduation; however, applicants are expected to meet the program's academic standards, including passing scores in previous examinations.2