Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Urological Surgery Residency at University of Michigan Health-West offers a comprehensive 5-year training program established in 1979, focusing on both hospital-based surgical procedures and office-based practices. With a curriculum that incorporates diverse settings including adult and pediatric care, the program emphasizes educational conferences, patient care in clinics, and opportunities for research and innovation in urology. Former residents have successfully transitioned into various medical practices across the nation, contributing to the evolving field of urology.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Urological Surgery Residency program mentions that University of Michigan Health-West does not generally sponsor visas for medical residents, which may imply limited IMG acceptance unless there are no suitable U.S. citizens or permanent residents available. However, the program encourages students interested in audition rotations, which could indicate a welcoming attitude toward IMGs that demonstrate initiative.
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Program Website
Address
5900 Byron Center Ave, Wyoming, MI 49519
Program Director
Thomas Maatman, DO
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Current Residents
Overview
The current PGY-1 residents include Jarrett Berends, D.O., Emiley O’Pry, D.O., Christopher Pulford, D.O., and Charla Holdren, D.O., with their backgrounds in urology and diverse educational experiences.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes protected education time biweekly with attending/resident led lectures, statewide campus system access for visiting professor sessions, encouragement to attend courses/conferences funded by the hospital, and participation in a resident clinic every Monday afternoon. The program emphasizes the development of surgical skills progressively through the five years of training, with residents encouraged to take increasing responsibility in patient care.
Application
All applications must come through ERAS. Interviews will be held in early December, with opportunities to meet residents and interview the Program Director. Visa sponsorship is limited and only available in exceptional circumstances.
# of Locations
Residents primarily work at the University of Michigan Health-West Community Health Center, while also gaining experience in various clinical settings related to their training.
Fellowship
The Urological Surgery Residency program allows residents to pursue fellowships, specifically mentioning a smooth transition to attending level urologic care or further training at the fellowship level. Information on further fellowship opportunities is likely available in the program but is not detailed in the extracted content.
Resident Life
Overview
The program provides state-of-the-art training in urological surgery, with a focus on both surgical procedures and office-based practices. Residents are encouraged to participate in a fourth-year audition rotation, and the program emphasizes exposure to a wide range of urological diseases and training in various clinical settings.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program typically lasts for five years, with structured training and increasing responsibilities that develop the residents' skills in urology.
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Alumni
The program has successful graduates who transition into diverse practices, including solo practice, single specialty group practice, multi-specialty group practice, and academic medicine.
Salary & Benefits
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