Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The DHR Health Urology Residency Program is a fully ACGME-accredited five-year program designed to provide immersive training across various specialties within urology. Supported by a dedicated faculty and staff, the program focuses on clinical experience beyond medicine, emphasizing quality improvement, patient experience, leadership, and advocacy. Residents gain comprehensive training in patient care and surgical skills, fostering independence while serving the community.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Urology Residency Program at DHR Health states that they accept graduates of medical schools outside of the U.S. and Canada who hold a current valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Additionally, they require international medical school graduates to meet requirements for J-1 Visa sponsorship if applicable.
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Categorical Positions (detail)
The program offers a fully ACGME-accredited five-year training program.
Program Website
Address
1000 E Dove Ave. Ste. 201, McAllen, TX 78504
Program Director
Gaudencio Olgin, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residents include 1 PGY-1 MD, 3 PGY-2 MD, 1 PGY-3 MD, 1 PGY-4 MD, and 1 PGY-5 MD, with a total of 7 MD residents currently enrolled in the program.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
1
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The DHR Health Urology Residency Program is dedicated to providing comprehensive training in patient care and operative surgery. These experiences are offered at DHR Health and DHR Health Urology Institute. Residents are provided an abundant opportunity to develop their clinical and surgical skills within a supervised environment, while developing the confidence to practice independently.
Application
The Urology Residency Program at DHR Health accepts applications through the internet-based ERAS program, which is applicable to all Residency Programs. Documentation submitted through ERAS must include a completed application form, recent photograph, CV and personal statement, Dean's letter, transcript, and three letters of recommendation. Additionally, applicants must pass USMLE/COMLEX examinations on the first attempt and graduate from medical school within the last 5 years.
# of Locations
DHR Health and DHR Health Urology Institute.
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Resident Life
Overview
The DHR Health Urology Residency Program offers a fully ACGME-accredited five-year training program designed to immerse residents in different specialty areas within Urology, with the support of faculty and staff that are devoted to resident education and training.
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# of Years of Program
5
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 Salary
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