Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Urology Residency program at Indiana University School of Medicine provides a well-rounded educational experience in Urology, held in high regard by national rankings. The five-year program includes extensive clinical training across various hospitals, emphasizing research, teaching, and leadership skills. Residents benefit from a supportive faculty and have opportunities for global experiences and enhanced learning through lectures and hands-on training. The program continues to expand, recently increasing its resident cohort to address the growing surgical volume and faculty resources.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Urology Residency program at Indiana University School of Medicine does not explicitly mention IMG-friendliness; however, as it offers a comprehensive five-year training program and accepts residents from various backgrounds, it may be accessible to International Medical Graduates. Specifically, applicants must apply through the American Urological Association (AUA) and the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The program also encourages diverse applicants, which may imply some support for international candidates considering the program; however, specific statistics on IMG acceptance rates are not provided.
Categorical Positions
5
Categorical Positions (detail)
5
Program Website
Address
535 Barnhill Drive, IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center 150, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Program Director
Chandru P. Sundaram
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Current Residents
Overview
The current cohort includes 5 PGY-1 residents, with a total of 25 residents across all training years, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents complete a robust, didactic curriculum in both small group and clinical settings, along with opportunities for teaching, writing, and speaking skills enhancement.
Application
Applications for the urology residency program are done through the American Urological Association (AUA) and the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applicants must register with both. Interview invitations, waitlists, and declines will be sent through ERAS per Society of Academic Urologists (SAU) guidelines. Please view the SAU guidelines and timeline.
# of Locations
6 training locations (5 on the downtown Indianapolis campus)
Fellowship
Recent graduates of the Urology Residency program have the opportunity to pursue fellowships in subspecialties such as Andrology/Male Sexual and Reproductive Medicine, Endourology, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pediatric Urology, and Urologic Oncology. In addition to these clinical training options, the program emphasizes academic development through potential research fellowships.
Resident Life
Overview
The urology residency program is consistently ranked in the top 20 in the nation and includes a global experience option.
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# of Years of Program
5 years, including 6 months of general surgery intern training.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
IU School of Medicine has 32 ACGME-accredited residency programs. Learn more about Graduate Medical Education, including details on stipends, benefits, policies and why hundreds of residents choose IU to continue their medical education.
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