Tripler Army Medical Center Program
Urology - Honolulu, HI | ACGME Code: 4801432005
The Tripler Army Medical Center Urology Residency Program is designed to train residents to become competent and compassionate urologists with a strong foundation in the field. The program offers a comprehensive fund of urological knowledge covering the etiology, pathogenesis, presentation, treatment options, and outcomes of genitourinary system disorders. Graduates are prepared to pass the American Board of Urology (ABU) qualifying examination.
Program Overview: - Duration: Five years of postgraduate education with increasing levels of responsibility each year. - A categorical urology intern is selected annually from the first-year graduate medical education applicant pool and is expected to continue through the program without re-application.
ACGME Accreditation: The Tripler Urology Program is fully accredited by the ACGME.
Program Strengths: - Close working relationships among attending staff and house staff. - Diverse patient population (> 750,000) including active duty military and beneficiaries from the Pacific Basin. - State-of-the-art technology, including the DaVinci Robot System and other advanced equipment. - Affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. - Residents have learning opportunities at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. - Access to visiting internationally acclaimed urologists. - State-of-the-art conference room for educational purposes.
Location and Facilities: - Situated overlooking the Honolulu International Airport and the Pacific Ocean. - Urology Clinic located in the A-Wing, 2nd floor of the hospital. - Well-equipped facilities for various urological procedures. - Affiliate hospitals provide additional training opportunities.
The program encourages interested applicants to contact the GME Office in Washington, D.C., or visit the Army Medicine website for information on participating in graduate medical education within the U.S. Army.
The Urology Residency program at Tripler Army Medical Center is renowned for its commitment to excellence in training future urology professionals.
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