Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Emory Urology residency program offers comprehensive training with a focus on developing residents into competent, independent surgeons prepared for autonomous practice. Conducted under the guidance of experienced faculty, the program not only emphasizes surgical skills but also provides exposure to diverse clinical experiences, encompassing multiple healthcare settings including quaternary care hospitals and veterans' hospitals in Atlanta. Residents are encouraged to engage in innovative research and participate in influential clinical activities that pave the way to successful careers in urology.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not specify information explicitly about IMG acceptance or eligibility criteria for International Medical Graduates directly in the provided text. However, since it is described as having a diverse patient population with clinical experiences across various respected facilities, it may be inferred that there is potential for IMG consideration, but specific details like IMG acceptance rates or required certifications are not found in the text. It is recommended to contact the program directly for confirmation on IMG policies.
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Program Website
Address
100 Woodruff Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
Program Director
Akanksha Mehta, MD, MS
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Current Residents
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The Emory Department of Urology strives to produce surgeons with the confidence and skills required to transition to autonomous practice safely upon graduation. Our program is composed of highly regarded faculty that are approachable, supportive, and view resident education as a primary focus of their endeavors.
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Our residents work with a diverse patient population in a network that includes university-owned quaternary care facilities, a pediatric hospital, a county-owned hospital, and a veterans hospital.
Fellowship
Recent graduates from the Emory Urology residency program have the opportunity to pursue fellowships in subspecialties. However, specific fellowships or affiliated institutions that residents can pursue post-residency are not detailed in the provided text. Generally, graduates often pursue fellowships in areas such as Pediatric Urology, Urologic Oncology, or Male Reproductive Health depending on their interests and qualifications.
Resident Life
Overview
Graduates from our residency leave Emory with outstanding reputations from one of the most well-respected training programs in the country. Emory has one of the largest medical training programs in the country, with more than 1,300 residents and fellows in 100+ training programs and over 200 first-year positions.
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This program typically lasts for 5 years, encompassing various levels of training for residents.
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Graduates from our residency leave Emory with outstanding reputations from one of the most well-respected training programs in the country.
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