Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Urology Residency Program at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a five-year, ACGME-accredited program that focuses on training and educating residents in all aspects of urology. This program prioritizes clinical experience, mentorship, and exposure to diverse healthcare systems. Residents participate in both clinical and research endeavors, developing the necessary skills to become competent urologists.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly mention eligibility or acceptance for International Medical Graduates (IMGs), nor does it indicate an IMG acceptance rate. There is no direct information about previous IMG residents or visa sponsorship provided in the text. However, the program emphasizes a commitment to diversity and international service, which might suggest some flexibility regarding IMG applicants, but this is not explicitly stated.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program is a five-year categorical program with residents spending time as interns in their first year and further rotations during the subsequent years.
Program Website
Address
3800 Reservoir Rd, NW, Washington, D.C., 20007
Program Director
Kim Hall
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency class details such as the total number of PGY-1 residents and their specialties are not specified within the provided text. The focus instead is on training methodology and exposure during the residency period. Specific numbers of each type of resident (MD, DO, IMG) are not disclosed.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The urology residency is a 5-year categorical program that starts with six months on the urology service for PGY-1s, followed by rotations in general surgery services including trauma, plastic surgery, and colorectal surgery. Over five years, residents achieve proficiency in the clinical management of urologic patients, exposure to subspecialties, and advanced surgical techniques.
Application
Application Information is available through the link provided in the content, with an emphasis on submitting through the Georgetown University School of Medicine VSLO program starting April 1, 2024. Applications will be reviewed starting April 1, 2024, on a rolling basis, and decisions will be conveyed by the GUSOM via VSLO. In-person rotations will only be offered for those starting on or after July 1, 2024.
# of Locations
Residents work at multiple locations including MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and additional facilities such as the Children's National Medical Center and the National Institutes of Health.
Fellowship
The Urology Residency Program at MedStar Health offers opportunities for fellowships upon completion of residency. The program allows residents to gain exposure to clinical research through partnerships with various healthcare systems and encourages residents to partake in individualized projects that can lead to fellowship applications in subspecialties. Specific fellowship opportunities or pursuits by recent graduates are not detailed in the current terms.
Resident Life
Overview
The MedStar Health—Georgetown University Hospital Residency Program in Urology offers a five-year, ACGME-accredited program, with an emphasis on clinical experience, mentorship, and exposure to various healthcare systems.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5 years, emphasizing a comprehensive training experience in urology.
Housing
No specific housing information is provided in the text regarding support or stipends for housing visitors or residents.
Alumni
The included text does not provide specific details about alumni of the program. There are mentions of opportunities for current residents and applications for scholarships but no direct alumni outcomes.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers practical experience, mentorship, exposure to various healthcare systems, and provides opportunities for research.
PGY-1 Salary
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