SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program
Urology - Brooklyn, NY | ACGME Code: 4803521107
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University offers a comprehensive Urology residency program under the leadership of Chair, Dr. Jeffrey P. Weiss. The program has affiliations with renowned medical centers such as SUNY Downstate - University Hospital of Brooklyn, Kings County Hospital Center, VA New York Harbor Healthcare System - Brooklyn Campus, among others.
Exciting recent developments include senior rotations at The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Coney Island Hospital, and a fourth-month immersion in Pediatric Urology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for PGY-4 residents. The educational program includes rotations at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and a robust Robotic Surgery Program at Kings County Hospital Center.
The department has philanthropic support through the Richard J. Macchia Resident Education Fund and a fellowship in Basic Science Research established by a generous bequest from Dr. Erich K. Lang. The program seeks medical students with high energy and enthusiasm to contribute to the academic atmosphere through participation in educational programs, research, and publication efforts.
The history of the department dates back to 1856, evolving through various institutional changes to form an independent Department of Urology in 1965, led by Dr. R. Keith Waterhouse followed by Dr. Richard Macchia. Dr. Macchia transformed the program, adapting to changes in medicine and education, expanding affiliations, and enhancing resident training.
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University's Urology residency program has a longstanding history and is fully accredited by the ACGME.
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