Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

The Urology Residency Program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is a six-year ACGME-accredited program. They accept two or three residents per year. Applicants must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and register with the Urology Residency Match Program administered by the American Urological Association (AUA).

Required documents for application include: - Completed ERAS application - USMLE Step I scores (Step II optional) - MSPE from the school's Dean's Office - Medical School Transcript - ECGMG Certification (for Foreign Medical School graduates) - Personal statement - Three letters of recommendation - Current photograph

The curriculum is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge in urology through didactic lectures, clinical conferences, patient care in clinic, hospital, and operating room settings, simulation labs, and skills labs. The program covers various urological fields including oncology, female urology, infertility, and more.

Residents undergo clinical rotations including a research year, surgical and urology clinical rotations, and specialized rotations in adult urology, pediatric urology, female pelvic health, and more. Research opportunities are available, and residents are required to engage in scholarly activities throughout the program.

The program aims to train highly skilled urologists prepared for careers in academia or clinical practice. Residents also have the opportunity to present their research findings at national and regional meetings and are supported in attending academic conferences.