Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Urology Residency Program is designed to provide a rigorous and comprehensive postgraduate education in urology, focusing on clinical skills and research outcomes. The program fosters a mentoring environment with a collaborative spirit, ensuring residents acquire essential technical and analytical skills necessary for diverse career paths in urology. The program promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to recruit residents with varied backgrounds.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Urology Residency Program has not explicitly stated its IMG acceptance policy or the IMG acceptance rate. However, they do offer a supportive environment and emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion within their program. The lack of mention of specific eligibility for International Medical Graduates may imply general openness, but further inquiries would be needed to confirm. They strive to recruit residents from diverse backgrounds, which can include IMGs.
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Program Website
Address
22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102
Program Director
David Chalmers, MD
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Current Residents
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes six months of general surgery followed by four and a half years of clinical training, which combines didactic teaching, clinical decision-making, and progressive technical skill training required to become a complete urologist. It also emphasizes education in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Application
The application process for the Urology Residency at Maine Medical Center includes an emphasis on holistic review. Specific deadlines and requirements were not available in the provided text. Interested candidates should check for updates or contact the department directly for detailed application procedures.
# of Locations
Multiple clinic and hospital locations as part of MaineHealth.
Fellowship
The MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Urology Residency Program does not detail specific fellowship opportunities within the provided text. They emphasize a commitment to training well-rounded urologists who are prepared for academic or non-academic career paths. Opportunities to pursue further specialization may be available, and recent graduates may have pursued fellowships tailored to their interests, but specific options are not listed.
Resident Life
Overview
MMC's Urology Residency has a clinically oriented focus with a strong foundation in all aspects of urology as well as quality and clinical outcomes research. The residency emphasizes a team-oriented environment with mentorship and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, alongside a rich curriculum that includes education on various topics affecting patient care and professional development.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5 years.
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Alumni
Details regarding alumni from the Urology Residency at Maine Medical Center were not provided in the text. For further information on career paths or fellowships pursued by graduates, please refer to alumni sections on the residency website.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers a Diversity Scholarship Award Program to support diverse residents, well-being resources, and a commitment to anti-racism and anti-violence work.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
The vacation policy for residents at Maine Medical Center was not mentioned in the text. Specifics regarding annual time off and carryover were not available.