Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Atrium Health's Urology Residency Program is designed to train residents to become competent general urologists. The residency emphasizes both clinical and surgical management of a range of urologic conditions and includes exposure to research and advanced surgical techniques. Residents benefit from training under a diverse faculty in a supportive educational atmosphere, focusing on developing skills as surgeons and healthcare providers. The program fosters leadership and professional growth among its trainees.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Urology Residency program accepts international medical graduates (IMGs) as long as they hold a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate. They should also be eligible to obtain a North Carolina medical license when applying. The residency program requires IMG applicants to have passed both Step 1 and Step 2 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE).
Categorical Positions
6
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Program Website
Address
800 East Fairview Road, Charlotte, NC 28203
Program Director
Stephen B. Riggs, MD, MBA, FACS
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently has 14 PGY-1 MD residents, 5 of whom are international medical graduates (IMGs).
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14
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PGY-1 IMG
5
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents will receive extensive training and education each year during the program. They will train in specific rotations and gain confidence in their skills, especially during the internship year (PGY-1), where they focus on general surgical training and urology rotations.
Application
Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Foreign medical graduates must hold a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate and be eligible to obtain a North Carolina medical license at the time of application. Urology residency applicants must have passed both Step 1 and Step 2 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) to be eligible for entry into our program. The following is a list of requirements for our program: Common Application Form, Curriculum Vitae, Personal Statement, Medical School Transcript, 3 Letters of Recommendation, Photo, United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Transcripts, ECFMG Status Report (foreign medical graduates only).
# of Locations
Residents will have training opportunities at three locations: Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health Mercy, and Atrium Health University City.
Fellowship
The Urology residency program offers several fellowship opportunities, including Sports Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedic, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Vascular Surgery. Graduates pursue various pathways after residency, including specialized fellowships in these fields.
Resident Life
Overview
Atrium Health's Urologic Surgery Residency program is part of one of the largest independent academic centers in the country, providing a diverse experience in both clinical and surgical management of urology conditions.
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# of Years of Program
The Urology Residency Program typically lasts for five years.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
In addition to the many educational and career benefits, residents will receive financial benefits as well.
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