Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Urology Residency Program at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University offers a rigorous, accredited postgraduate training program designed to equip residents with the skills to manage medical and surgical aspects of genitourinary disorders. The program emphasizes scientific curiosity, comprehensive training through various rotations, and extensive clinical exposure. Each year, three applicants are selected for the program through the residency match process, which includes an internship in general surgery. The training structure is meticulously crafted to prepare residents for a successful career in urology, involving various clinical responsibilities and educational opportunities.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
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Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
Three applicants are selected to enter the residency each year.
Program Website
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Urology Residency Program Office, Augusta University, Medical College of Georgia, 1120 15th Street, Room BAA-8415, Augusta, GA 30912-4050
Program Director
Zachary Klaassen, MD
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The first post-graduate year (PGY-1) is focused on general surgical training, emphasizing pre-operative and post-operative care, surgical intensive care, and foundational technical surgical skills, alongside rotations in Urology.
Application
Applicants are accepted through the resident match, and three applicants are selected to enter the residency each year. Specific application deadlines and details regarding submission requirements are not provided in the text. Further information regarding application procedures can be found on the program's application page.
# of Locations
Residency is conducted at Augusta University Medical Center and the VA Medical Center, among potentially other locations during rotations.
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Resident Life
Overview
This residency program offers a fully accredited postgraduate residency training program designed to prepare selected physicians to evaluate, understand, and manage medical and surgical aspects of genitourinary disorders, fostering an atmosphere of scientific curiosity.
On Call Schedule
Night call is every third to fourth night during the week and can be taken from home when there are no acutely ill patients requiring closer monitoring. Weekend call is every third to fourth weekend. Augusta University Urology complies with the 80-hour work week regulations.
# of Years of Program
The residency is a 5-year program.
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Offers a fully accredited postgraduate residency training program, rigorous clinical training, and an atmosphere of scientific curiosity.
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