Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Louisville Urology Residency Program is designed to produce competent and caring urologists through innovative education and hands-on training. The program boasts a vibrant learning environment enriched by diversity. With fellowship-trained faculty as mentors, the curriculum balances extensive clinical experience with comprehensive learning, ensuring residents are well-prepared for the modern healthcare landscape. The residency provides training in varied subspecialties including urological oncology, minimally invasive urology, and robotic surgery, among others.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program specifies that the Urology residency is open to all eligible students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age, suggesting a welcoming environment for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). However, specific references to IMG-friendly policies, acceptance rates, or statistics regarding current IMG residents are not provided in the text. Additional context regarding visa sponsorship or ECFMG acceptance is not mentioned, clearly delineating the program's approach towards IMGs.
Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
3 PGY-1 positions
Program Website
Address
501 E. Broadway, Suite 270, Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Program Director
Uzoma A. Anele, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency provides comprehensive urology training in urological oncology, incontinence and female urology, male infertility and men’s sexual health, pediatric urology, stone disease, robotics and minimally invasive urology, geriatric urology, trauma and reconstructive urologic surgery, rehabilitation urology, and general urology.
Application
Interview Dates for 2025-26 Match: Friday, December 6, 2024 and Saturday, December 7, 2024. The University of Louisville will follow the suggested guidelines set forth by the ACGME, AAMC, and SAU. Dates for interviews will be forthcoming. They typically interview approximately 40 candidates for three PGY-1 positions. Please see the Resident Selection and Eligibility section for information on applying to the program.
# of Locations
The program includes six teaching hospitals: UofL University Hospital, UofL Jewish Hospital, UofL South Hospital, Norton Hospital, Norton Children’s Hospital, and Louisville Veterans Administration Hospital.
Fellowship
The University of Louisville Urology Residency Program prepares graduates for a career in urology, with potential pathways into academic medicine, medical research, or subspecialty fellowship training. It provides a comprehensive clinical experience that equips residents with the necessary skills for further specialization, but specific fellowships or post-graduation career paths are not explicitly detailed in the text.
Resident Life
Overview
The University of Louisville Urology Residency Program is known for its innovative education, compassionate care, and hands-on training in a diverse learning environment.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program typically lasts for 5 years, including the PGY-1 year.
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