Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Urology Residency Program at Ochsner Health System provides state-of-the-art training in urology. Residents receive a comprehensive education, becoming skilled surgeons and clinicians capable of treating diverse patient needs. The program ensures high-quality training, a collaborative environment, and a chance to gain fellowship training if desired. Each year, the program matches 3 residents for its 5-year curriculum, which includes extensive exposure to urology and six months of general surgery during the PGY-1 year.
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Program Details
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Urology
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No
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Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
3 residents per year, 5 year program
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Ochsner Health System, 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
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Current Residents
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
6 months will be spent on general surgery during your PGY-1 year. The remainder of your training will be spent on the urology service where you will be exposed to all aspects of urology including female urology, infertility, pediatrics, reconstructive urology, oncology, endourology, and robotics. The resident surgical case logs far exceed the ACGME required minimums. Resident autonomy is a priority of the program in both the operating room and clinic.
Application
Upcoming Interview Dates: Monday, 11/25/24 (virtual), Tuesday, 11/26/24 (virtual), Wednesday, 12/4/24 (virtual), Thursday, 12/5/24 (virtual).
# of Locations
3
Fellowship
The program offers comprehensive training, equipping residents with the skills necessary to pursue fellowships, although specific fellowship opportunities are not detailed in the text.
Resident Life
Overview
Ochsner Health System offers state of the art training in all aspects of urology. Graduates from this program are excellent surgeons and clinicians who graduate with the ability to treat any patient. You will also have the training and resources to obtain a fellowship if you desire. Our faculty is diverse and collegial with all subspecialities well-represented. We take pride in the good rapport not only amongst residents but also between residents and faculty. Ochsner will provide you with a breadth of experience, leaving you equally prepared for either private practice or academics.
On Call Schedule
Monday, 11/25/24 (virtual), Tuesday. 11/26/24 (virtual), Wednesday, 12/4/24 (virtual), Thursday, 12/5/24 (virtual)
# of Years of Program
5
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