Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Urology Residency at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is a five-year integrated program designed to develop skilled urologists focused on patient care and medical advancement. With an emphasis on progressive responsibility, residents gain invaluable experience in managing a large patient population through both clinical and surgical settings, ensuring they are well-prepared for independent practice.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Urology Residency at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMGs), but applicants must be graduates of an approved medical school. Acceptance into the Urology Residency will assure the applicant of a PGY-1 position in the General Surgery Residency, which may indicate IMG acceptance. Further details about ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship were not available in the provided text.
Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
Three residents are admitted each year, for a total of three categorical residents. There is no specific mention of prelim residents, rural positions, or others.
Program Website
Address
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Dr., Hershey, PA 17033
Program Director
Joseph Y. Clark, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the Urology Residency program admits three residents each year, with a total of 3 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled, who include graduates from various medical schools.
PGY-1 MD
3
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
During the five-year integrated program, residents will first complete one year of internship under the direction of Department of Urology, which includes six months of general surgery and six months of urology. In the following four years, the resident is exposed to all urologic disciplines and provided with a graduated level of responsibility for the medical and operative management of patients.
Application
All applications must be made through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service). Applications will be reviewed, and selected applicants will be invited for interviews. Those invited will select one of several days set aside for interviews, tours of the facility, and meetings with current residents. Applicants must also register through AUA for the American Urological Association Residency Match for Urology. Questions about the match can be directed to the AUA Residency Matching Program.
# of Locations
The residents will work at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Fellowship
The Urology Residency offers various opportunities for residents to engage in scholarly activities during their fellowship training, including participation in research and attendance at regional and national meetings. Specific fellowships or post-graduation career paths were not detailed, but residents are expected to actively engage in research and scholarship during their training.
Resident Life
Overview
The Urology Residency at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is a five-year integrated program that admits three residents per year.
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# of Years of Program
5
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Alumni
Alumni of the program have gone into various fields, including fellowships in different subspecialties and private practice. The specific subspecialties and institutions were not detailed.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers a variety of benefits, including textbook stipend, purchase of surgical loupes, tablet stipend, attendance of AUA Fundamentals in Urology, attendance of AUA Board Review Course, and financial support for travel to present research at regional and national meetings.
PGY-1 Salary
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