Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Urology Residency Training Program at The Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University is a comprehensive five-year program that combines six months of general surgery with four years in urology. Located primarily at Rhode Island Hospital and encompassing multiple affiliated hospitals, it provides a diverse clinical exposure, including opportunities in inpatient and outpatient settings for both pediatric and adult urology. Graduates are well-prepared for fellowship training or private practice.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program at Brown University does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMG), but it offers an integrated five-year training program and an excellent urology practice, with opportunities for either pursuing subspecialty fellowship training or entering into private practice upon completion. It's noted that recent graduates have been equally divided between these two paths, indicating a welcoming environment for diverse applicants.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The residency program is a five-year integrated training program with the first 6 months in general surgery, followed by 4 years in urology. No specific numbers for categorical residents were provided, and details about prelim or rural residents were not mentioned.
Program Website
Address
Brown University, 75 Waterman St., Providence, RI 02912
Program Director
Simone Thavaseelan, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The program's current resident roster statistics are not provided, making it unclear how many PGY-1 residents are currently enrolled. As such, an estimation cannot be accurately made regarding the diversity or number of IMGs in the program at this time.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes training at Rhode Island Hospital and various affiliated hospitals such as Hasbro Children's Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, and the Providence Veterans Administration Medical Center, allowing for rotations in both pediatric and adult urology.
Application
Thank you for your interest in the Urology Residency Training Program at The Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University. We offer an excellent urology program which is exceptionally well balanced in clinical experience and academic training. Upon completion of our program, you will be prepared to either pursue subspecialty fellowship training or enter into private practice. In recent years, our graduating residents have been equally divided between the two.
# of Locations
Residents work at multiple locations including Rhode Island Hospital and several affiliated hospitals.
Fellowship
The Brown University Urology Residency Program offers a well-balanced clinical experience and academic training, with graduates having the option to pursue subspecialty fellowship training, such as Male Reproductive Medicine & Surgery and Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery, or to enter private practice.
Resident Life
Overview
The program is an integrated five-year training program consisting of 6 months in general surgery and specialties, followed by four years in urology, providing a well-balanced clinical experience and academic training.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5 years, with the first 6 months focused on general surgery followed by 4 years in urology.
Housing
Alumni
Upon completion of our program, you will be prepared to either pursue subspecialty fellowship training or enter into private practice. In recent years, our graduating residents have been equally divided between the two.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers a well-balanced clinical experience and academic training, preparing residents for subspecialty fellowship training or private practice.
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