Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Harvard Urologic Surgery Residency Program is a 5-year training program at Massachusetts General Hospital that offers comprehensive exposure to adult, pediatric, and investigative urology. The program includes senior rotations in both adult and pediatric urology, along with opportunities for research and clinical engagement across various affiliated hospitals. It emphasizes individualized education to maximize residents' potential and provides a structured curriculum with diverse surgical training and robust mentoring from faculty.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Harvard Urologic Surgery Residency Program did not specify explicit IMG-friendly policies in the provided text. However, it is important to note that it participates in the American Urologic Association (AUA) Residency Match and uses the AAMC ERAS for applications, which may imply openness to a diverse pool of applicants. Additional investigation may be required to confirm IMG status acceptance in the program.
Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
The Harvard Urologic Surgery Residency Program at Mass General selects three urological residents per year through the American Urologic Association residency match.
Program Website
Address
55 Fruit Street, GRB 1102, Boston, MA 02114
Program Director
Anton Wintner, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current PGY-1 residents enrolled in the Harvard Urologic Surgery Residency Program include: Andrew Amini (Harvard Medical School), Kathryn Hay (Georgetown University School of Medicine), and Constantine Velmahos (University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine). They are part of a collective effort to train future leaders in urological care. Each cohort consists of three residents annually, indicating a total of 15 residents throughout the five-year residency structure.
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PGY-1 DO
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The education curriculum covers all aspects of didactic urology and includes ACGME-mandated areas of focus and robotic/laparoscopic simulation training.
Application
The application materials must be submitted before September 30. Applicants must register with the American Urological Association (AUA) to obtain a personal match number. Required materials include: Completed application form, three letters of recommendation, medical school transcript, Dean’s letter, and USMLE score.
# of Locations
Massachusetts General Hospital primarily serves as the main location, with additional services at Boston Children's Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital.
Fellowship
The program's fellowship and post-graduation career paths are not explicitly detailed in the provided text, but it can be inferred that residents may engage in various clinical and research opportunities, as well as specialized training in areas such as robotic/laparoscopic surgery and uro-oncology, based on the overall curriculum and training structure outlined.
Resident Life
Overview
The Harvard Urologic Surgery Residency Program at Massachusetts General Hospital provides exposure to all aspects of adult, pediatric and investigative urology.
On Call Schedule
The PGY-2 junior resident takes in-house calls at both MGH and BCH and is given the next day off in compliance with ACGME duty hours policy. The resident takes home call while at NWH.
# of Years of Program
5 years
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Alumni
Alumni of the Harvard Urologic Surgery Residency Program have pursued various fellowships and positions in key institutions, contributing to various areas of urology.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Family health/dental insurance, Life insurance, Generous disability insurance package, Subsidized parking rates, Evening meals on overnight call, Stipends for weekend call, Expenses for attending meetings, Covered expenses for national educational courses, Surgical loupes provided, Two call rooms for residents on call, Support from APPs on the urology floor.
PGY-1 Salary
78540
Vacation
All urology residents including interns are allowed four weeks of vacation per year.