Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Medical College of Wisconsin offers a five-year ACGME accredited Urology residency that includes extensive training across various institutions such as Froedtert Hospital and Children's Wisconsin. With four residency positions available each year, this robust program emphasizes a comprehensive education in clinical urology and surgery, guided by a dedicated faculty of fellowship-trained experts. The training encompasses diverse clinical rotations, including opportunities for research and elective rotations, post-residency placements into both private practice and academic medicine.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program is IMG-friendly as it accepts International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and requires documentation such as current ECFMG Certification, US Citizenship, or eligibility for J-1 and H-1B Visas.
Categorical Positions
4
Categorical Positions (detail)
4 residents per year
Program Website
Address
Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226
Program Director
R. Corey O'Connor, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The Urology residency program currently houses 4 PGY-1 residents. The residents come from a mix of U.S. and International Medical Schools, each bringing diverse experiences and backgrounds. They partake in various committees and are actively involved in academic as well as research initiatives.
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program spans 60 months, including 51 months of clinical urology training, organized into rotations across various hospitals such as Froedtert Hospital, Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, and Children’s Wisconsin, offering diverse clinical experiences.
Application
The residency program participates in the AUA Residency Match; applicants must utilize ERAS for the application process. Requirements for US Medical Students include an ERAS online application, three letters of recommendation, a CV, a personal statement, medical student transcripts, USMLE Step 1 scores, a Dean’s letter, and any prior GME training. IMG applicants must provide the same information along with additional documentation like ECGMG certification, US Citizenship, J-1 visa, and H1-B visa.
# of Locations
Residents will work at four core locations including Froedtert Hospital, Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and two local community hospitals.
Fellowship
Graduates of the MCW Urology residency program have pursued fellowships in Urology oncology, Laparoscopy/Robotics, Infertility and Andrology, Pediatric urology, Benign Prostate Diseases, Urologic reconstruction, Endourology, and Sexual dysfunction. Institutions where alumni pursued fellowships include University of Chicago, Washington University (St. Louis), Virginia Mason Medical Center, among others.
Resident Life
Overview
The Urology Residency Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is unique for its comprehensive training curriculum combining clinical urology with rotations at multiple hospitals, including a strong focus on research and community engagement.
On Call Schedule
Home call (Urology)
# of Years of Program
5 years
Housing
Most residents buy or rent within 15 miles of the hospital, no specific stipends or arrangements mentioned.
Alumni
Since 2008, approximately half of the graduates joined private practices while the other half pursued fellowship training or academic positions. Common fellowships include Urology oncology, laparoscopy/robotics, infertility and andrology, pediatric urology, benign prostate diseases, urologic reconstruction, endourology, and sexual dysfunction. Alumni have taken faculty positions at institutions including Johns Hopkins University, Washington University, University of Michigan, and more.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
On call meal vouchers are provided. 3 weeks/year of vacation. Discounted gym memberships available at the Wisconsin Athletic Club (WAC).
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Vacation
Residents are allocated 3 weeks of vacation per year.