Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Urology residency program at Virginia Commonwealth University is a five-year ACGME-accredited program designed to train well-rounded urologists. Each year, the program accepts three residents who become part of a friendly and diverse group. The training includes an extensive clinical curriculum and unique opportunities like a dedicated research rotation. Graduates are well-prepared for both general and subspecialty roles, frequently engaging in fellowships post-residency.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
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Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
Three residents per year.
Program Website
Address
Department of Surgery, West Hospital, 1200 East Broad Street, 16th Floor, West Wing, Box 980645, Richmond, Virginia 23298-0645
Program Director
Adam Klausner, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there are three residents in the Urology residency program, which aligns with the program's focus on training three residents each year.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum emphasizes in-depth exposure to various urology subspecialties to help residents discover their interests and passions. It includes a six-month dedicated research rotation during the PGY3 academic year and seven 4-week urology rotations during the internship with early proficiency in office-based urology procedures.
Application
The application process is detailed on the program's webpage. Key dates include four meet-and-greet Q&As with residents occurring once per month from July to October for prospective applicants. The application process page also includes a FAQ section. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the program coordinator, Carmen Lancaster, via email for more information.
# of Locations
The residents will work at two primary locations: VCU Medical Center and the McGuire VA Medical Center, separated by a quick 8-10 minute drive.
Fellowship
Recent graduates of the urology residency program have pursued highly competitive fellowships in urologic oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering, the University of Michigan, reconstructive urology at the Cleveland Clinic, and pediatric urology at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Resident Life
Overview
The urology residency program at Virginia Commonwealth University is a five-year ACGME-accredited urologic surgery residency program that accepts three residents per year, providing exposure to a wide breadth of urology.
On Call Schedule
Manageable call with just one weekend/month during PGY2-3 year and practically no weekend call during PGY4 year. Chief residents are only on backup call.
# of Years of Program
5
Housing
The program's information on housing options includes potential housing resources, but specifics about housing stipends or arrangements are not detailed on the webpage.
Alumni
Recent graduates have pursued highly competitive fellowships in urologic oncology at institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering and the University of Michigan, as well as reconstructive urology at the Cleveland Clinic, and pediatric urology at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Five-year urologic surgery residency program, six-month dedicated research rotation during PGY3 year, salary and benefits details available, high-volume spinal cord injury unit at McGuire VA, international urology experience, and didactics curriculum.
PGY-1 Salary
69260
Vacation
The residency program allows for a manageable call schedule with only one weekend of call per month during the PGY2-3 years, and practically no weekend call during the PGY4 year, allowing residents to have substantial time off.