Temple University Hospital Program

The Urology Residency Program at Temple University Hospital, affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, offers a comprehensive five-year training program. The program has expanded to four residents per year starting in the 2023-2024 academic year. Temple's Urology Department has undergone significant changes, adding six high-volume urologists and a new rotation site.

The residency program consists of four unique silos, each offering expertise in various aspects of urology, including Reconstruction, Oncology, General Urology, Gender Affirming Surgery, Pediatrics, Endourology, and more. The faculty are fellowship-trained in top programs across the country.

Residents at Temple University Hospital are offered diverse training experiences across multiple sites, including an Academic Tertiary Center, a nationally recognized cancer center, and private practice community Urology groups. The goal is to provide excellent training in both academic and private practice settings.

The application requirements for the Urology Residency Program at Temple include an electronic residency application, three letters of recommendation, a curriculum vitae, a personal statement, medical school transcripts, USMLE Step 1 Pass, and registration with the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).

Interviews for the upcoming season will be conducted virtually. Temple presents itself as an evolving program with growing surgical volume and an emphasis on tough but excellent surgical training. Residents gain experience in various settings, including trauma centers, intensive care units, surgical oncology, and organ transplant services.

Overall, Temple University Hospital's Urology Residency Program provides a robust training environment with a focus on clinical experience, surgical skills development, and exposure to a wide range of urological specialties.