Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Virginia Mason Urology Residency is a 5-year ACGME-accredited program aimed at training residents to become skilled urologic surgeons equipped for clinical practice and academic medicine. It includes rotations in urology and general surgery, with comprehensive exposure to various urologic subspecialties such as oncology, pediatric urology, and transplantation. Training encompasses both basic and advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive surgery and robotic procedures.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMG) or their eligibility. It would require further investigation to determine if it is IMG-friendly based on general eligibility and acceptance criteria.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
5-year program including intern year with 6 months on urology and 6 months on general surgery rotations
Program Website
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Virginia Mason Medical Center, 1200 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98144
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster includes an unspecified number of first-year residents, categorized by MD and DO degrees, with additional details needed for precise counts.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program encompasses 5 years and includes the intern year, during which residents spend 6 months on urology and 6 months on general surgery rotations, with training including endoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, and both simple and complex cases.
Application
Applications will be accepted in April. Applications will be reviewed starting May 1. Candidates must receive a letter of approval from Virginia Mason Graduate Medical Education to confirm acceptance for an elective.
# of Locations
Residents will work at multiple facilities including Virginia Mason Medical Center and its affiliated sites.
Fellowship
Virginia Mason offers a 2-year ACGME-accredited FPMRS fellowship. Residents have the opportunity to work closely with fellows and participate in research projects.
Resident Life
Overview
The Virginia Mason Urology residency program is committed to providing sound training for careers in clinical urology or academic medicine, featuring a deep-seated camaraderie and a tight-knit community.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5 years
Housing
Virginia Mason offers a significant additional stipend (currently $1650/month) for residents to secure additional lodging in Tacoma as part of the rotational requirements.
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