Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Loyola Medicine's Urology Residency offers a comprehensive training program that emphasizes excellence in patient care and research. With rotations at top medical facilities including Lutheran Medical Center and Lurie Children's Hospital, residents experience diverse training encompassing various urologic conditions. The program prides itself on a strong surgical training component and has a rich tradition of residency education, preparing graduates for successful careers in urology.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Urology Residency program at Loyola Medicine does not explicitly mention IMG-friendliness in the provided text. There is no direct discussion regarding International Medical Graduates or acceptance rates. Further details are needed regarding ECFMG certification, visa sponsorship, or the history of recent IMG residents.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The details do not specify the exact number of categorical residents or if there are any preliminary residents, rural, or otherwise.
Program Website
Address
Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Program Director
Dr. Kristin Baldea
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Current Residents
Overview
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents at Loyola's Urology program spend time at several hospitals, including Loyola University Medical Center, Hines VA, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, and Lurie Children's Hospital. The training covers six months of General Surgery and a diverse range of rotations over the subsequent years, culminating in a protected year for research.
Application
Candidate applications and interviews are completed in the fall and winter of the fourth year of medical school. The Urology Residency Program at Loyola Medicine participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and AUA Residency Matching Program for Urology.
# of Locations
Residents train at five main hospitals: Loyola University Medical Center, Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, and Lurie Children's Hospital.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The Loyola Medicine Urology Residency Program has a rich tradition of excellence in patient care, research, and postgraduate training, celebrating its 103rd year of quality urologic care and training.
On Call Schedule
On weeknights, a Junior Resident (PGY-1, PGY-2, or PGY-3) takes primary in-house call, followed by a guaranteed post-call day-off; a Senior Resident (PGY-5 or PGY-6) provides back-up. On weekends, a Junior Resident (PGY-1, PGY-2, or PGY-3) takes primary home call; a Senior Resident (PGY-5 or PGY-6) provides back-up.
# of Years of Program
The Urology Residency Program at Loyola Medicine typically lasts six years, with comprehensive training including a dedicated research year.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers a protected year of research where residents are encouraged to pursue hypothesis-generated ideas with faculty mentorship and guidance.
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