Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Urology Residency Program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is a five-year training opportunity that emphasizes excellence in urologic education. Residents gain comprehensive exposure to general urology, endourology, neuro-urology, urologic oncology, and pediatric urology. The program is recognized for its high surgical volume, dedicated resident clinic, and opportunities for research, making it a stimulating environment that prepares trainees for diverse urologic challenges. BIDMC's affiliation with Harvard Medical School provides residents access to a wealth of resources and educational experiences, fostering skills that enhance their professional development.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMG) acceptance or criteria. To assess if it is IMG-friendly, details like ECFMG certification acceptance or current IMG residents are needed, which are not provided. Further investigation or direct inquiry might be necessary to determine the program's friendliness towards IMG applicants.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
5 categorical residents per year; additional information on prelim residents not provided
Program Website
Address
330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Program Director
Ruslan Korets, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident cohort includes a total of several residents across various years. Special attention is given to individual backgrounds, highlighting residents with interests spanning the full breadth of urology, with a notable representation of both U.S. and international graduates among the PGY-1s.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The first-year residents (PGY-1) will participate in rotations that include General Urology and Core General Surgery. The rotations are designed to provide extensive exposure to outpatient and inpatient care under faculty supervision.
Application
Applicants should register online with the American Urological Association Match Program. Applications may be submitted through the American Urological Association Match Program. In order for your ERAS application to be complete, the following must be submitted: Completed application, Personal statement, Curriculum vitae, Official transcript from your medical school, Dean's letter, Three letters of recommendation, USMLE board scores. Once the application is completed, the Interview Selection Committee reviews each application and grants a limited number of interviews. Applicants will be notified in October if they have been selected for an interview. The 2024 Residency Interviews take place in person on November 20, 2024 and December 11, 2024.
# of Locations
Residents will work at three main hospital locations: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham (BID-Needham), and Boston Children's Hospital (BCH).
Fellowship
The residency program at BIDMC offers exposure to various subspecialties, but specific fellowship opportunities post-residency are not detailed in the provided text. Prospective candidates might need to contact the program directly for more information on fellowships associated with the program.
Resident Life
Overview
The Urology Residency Program at BIDMC offers world-class training in various urology disciplines and has been independently established since July 2019. It features expert training in robotic, minimally invasive, and laparoscopic surgery, along with a dedicated resident clinic for hands-on patient care.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program is five years long, focusing on extensive real-world training and educational opportunities.
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