Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) offers a comprehensive Urology residency program designed to equip residents with the essential knowledge, skills, and competencies for a successful career in modern urology. With a focus on patient care, medical knowledge, interpersonal skills, and professionalism, the program features a robust curriculum under the guidance of highly qualified faculty, alongside access to diverse clinical sites. Trainees engage in both clinical and basic science research throughout their five years of training, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The exact number of categorical residents is not mentioned, and no details regarding prelim residents are given.
Program Website
Address
Department of Urology, 910 Madison Avenue, Room 419, Memphis, TN 38163
Program Director
Christopher K. Ledbetter, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency currently has an unknown number of residents for all PGY levels, as specific resident counts, including MD and DO graduates, are not provided in the text. Current resident demographics, including how many are IMGs, are similarly unclear.
PGY-1 MD
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The goals of the UTHSC Urology teaching program are to produce residents with the specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for modern urology practice, through the implementation of a fully developed curriculum that effectively utilizes the skills of experienced faculty and resources.
Application
# of Locations
Residents are exposed to various clinical sites, including two children's hospitals, a busy trauma center, a top-ten-ranked cardiac hospital, and a state-of-the-art transplant institute, among others in Memphis.
Fellowship
The text contains no specific information on fellowship opportunities or post-graduation career paths for residents in the UTHSC Urology program.
Resident Life
Overview
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center aims to improve human health through education, research, clinical care and public service, with a focus on contemporary health topics related to urology.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The urology residents undergo a five-year training program.
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Salary & Benefits
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Salary, Benefits, and Leave information can be found on their specific pages.
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