Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Urology Residency Program at Franciscan Health-Olympia Fields is a five-year, ACGME-accredited program founded in 1978. It focuses on developing urologists with comprehensive training in all urologic subspecialties, particularly in endourology, complex urologic oncology, and reconstructive urology. The curriculum balances rigorous academic training with diverse surgical experiences, preparing residents for independent practice with a strong emphasis on physician-patient relationships. The program aims to cultivate future leaders in the urology community while adhering to high ethical standards and osteopathic principles.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Urology Residency Program at Franciscan Health does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness in the provided text, but it offers a comprehensive training program and emphasizes strong academic and clinical preparation. The residency accepts only one resident per year, concentrating on developing their skills. To infer whether it is IMG-friendly, it would be relevant to know about visa sponsorship and ECFMG certification, as these can be indicators of a program's openness to international graduates. There is no specific mention of such policies in the text provided.
Categorical Positions
1
Categorical Positions (detail)
One resident per year
Program Website
Address
Franciscan Health-Olympia Fields, IL, USA
Program Director
James Siegert, DO, FACOS
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Current Residents
Overview
The program accepts one resident per year, ensuring personalized training and mentorship. This structure allows for an exclusive focus on the resident's development in the urology field, further enhancing their skills and knowledge base throughout the residency experience.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our program offers comprehensive training in all Urologic subspecialties with a strong emphasis on endourology, complex urologic oncology and reconstructive urology to prepare residents for competent and confident independent practice upon graduation.
Application
The application process includes submitting the application through ERAS, with deadlines that are typically in mid-September. Applicants can review specific requirements and deadlines on the program’s website. Interviews are scheduled for October to December.
# of Locations
one resident per year at Franciscan Health-Olympia Fields and several strong affiliate rotation sites in the Chicagoland area
Fellowship
The program offers fellowships in urologic oncology, reconstructive urology, female urology & pelvic floor reconstruction, endourology, laparoscopy & robotics, indicating a well-rounded trajectory for residents post-graduation. Graduates have historically been successful in securing these positions and going straight into practice, showing the competitive nature and training quality of the program.
Resident Life
Overview
This ACGME-accredited program was established in 1978. We offer a five-year comprehensive training program for one resident per year whose training will be based at Franciscan Health-Olympia Fields and several strong affiliate rotation sites in the Chicagoland area.
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# of Years of Program
5 years
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Alumni
Graduates of the program have successfully entered various practice settings across the United States. Many have pursued fellowships in urologic oncology, reconstructive urology, female urology, endourology, and laparoscopy and robotics. Alumni have reported confidence in performing subspecialty procedures post-residency.
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