Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Urologic Surgery Residency at the University of Missouri is a prestigious, fully accredited ACGME program which trains residents for careers in both academic and community settings. Residents receive comprehensive experience across multiple facilities, ensuring a well-rounded education in practical surgery and clinical skills. The program is five years in duration, with a robust focus on various urology disciplines such as oncology, pediatrics, and more.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Urologic Surgery Residency program accepts IMG applicants and offers a fully accredited ACGME postgraduate residency training program. Information about the eligibility of international medical graduates may be found on their website included with application details.
Categorical Positions
10
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program has 10 categorical residents approved each year.
Program Website
Address
Columbia, MO 65212
Program Director
Mark Wakefield, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program is currently approved for up to 10 residents, focusing on providing a balanced training experience through three host hospitals and affiliated clinics in the area.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program provides a well-rounded education that covers various aspects of urology, including oncology, pediatrics, laparoscopy, endourology, stone disease, female urology, reconstruction, renal transplant, infertility, and general urology.
Application
Applications for the Urologic Surgery Residency program are only accepted through the American Urological Association Residency Match Program. Applicants must upload their application materials to the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).For details on this year's match, see sauweb.org.
# of Locations
Residents rotate through three main hospitals: University Hospital and Clinics, Women's Hospital, and the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital (VA). They also cover outlying clinics in Macon and Hermann, Missouri.
Fellowship
The program prepares residents for a career in academic or community urology, with emphasis on surgical and clinical practice. Fellowship opportunities are available in various aspects aligned with urology specialties, although specific fellowships were not detailed in the provided text.
Resident Life
Overview
The Urologic Surgery Residency program at the University of Missouri is distinct for its fully accredited ACGME postgraduate training, focusing on preparing physicians for careers in academic or community urology. It emphasizes a balance of surgical techniques and clinical practice, while fostering an environment of scientific inquiry.
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# of Years of Program
5 years
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents are trained at three hospitals, including the University Hospital and Clinics, Women's Hospital, and the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital. Details on salaries and benefits can be found on the Graduate Medical Education office's web page.
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