Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine's Urology residency program is a five-year program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). It offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and hands-on experience through rotations in multiple hospitals, including the state's largest children's hospital. The program prepares residents for careers in clinical or academic urology and emphasizes research alongside clinical practice. The department values quality, safety, integrity, and innovation while fostering an educational environment dedicated to resident training.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Urology residency program does not provide specific details about the acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs). There is no mention of IMG applicants or eligibility for international graduates in the provided text.
Categorical Positions
2
Categorical Positions (detail)
Approved for a maximum of 10 residents with two categorical positions each year.
Program Website
Address
The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920 | 865-305-9290
Program Director
John M. Lacy, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency program has a maximum of 10 residents, with two categorical positions available each year. Specific details about current residents, including their numbers, have not been included in the provided text.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program provides a well-balanced training program, combining inpatient and outpatient care, and emphasizes significant research involvement.
Application
In-Person Interviews for the Urology Residency Match are scheduled on Monday, November 18 and Thursday, November 21.
# of Locations
Residents rotate through two adult hospitals, the state’s largest children’s hospital, and several private practices.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The Department of Urology residency program is unique for its mentorship model, where residents work closely with one faculty member for an entire month, gaining extensive experience and participating in research.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program lasts five years.
Housing
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Alumni
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Salary & Benefits
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PGY-1 Salary
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