Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Urology Residency Program at West Virginia University is a five-year ACGME-accredited training program that offers comprehensive training in adult and pediatric urology. The program prides itself on its dynamic environment, featuring a hands-on approach with residents performing over 2000 cases by graduation. The training is designed to provide an enriching experience that includes exposure to various urological procedures and mentorship opportunities. Additionally, residents are encouraged to engage in elective rotations and research.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Urology Residency Program at West Virginia University does not explicitly mention IMG-friendly policies, but it accepts two residents per year, potentially indicating a low selection rate for international medical graduates. Current information on acceptance rates for IMGs is not specified. Checking for acceptance of ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship would be important for those considering this program.
Categorical Positions
2
Categorical Positions (detail)
2 resident per year for training. No mention of prelim residents or other categorical positions.
Program Website
Address
64 Medical Center Drive, P.O. Box 9100, Morgantown, WV 26506-9600
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program currently has 2 residents enrolled who are at PGY-1 level. Further differentiation about MD vs. DO primarily is not stated, suggesting a possible focus on MD trainees, but the text doesn't specify total resident counts beyond PGY-1 status.
PGY-1 MD
2
PGY-1 DO
0
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The Department of Urology offers an ACGME-accredited five-year Urology Residency Training Program, including clerkships in urology and pediatric urology for third-year medical students and electives in clinical urology, research, and neurourology for fourth-year students.
Application
The application process is described in detail, however, specific information about deadlines and requirements is not included in the text and should be checked on the program's application information page.
# of Locations
Our program serves the entire State of West Virginia, with the residents exposed to all aspects of urology across multiple clinic and hospital settings.
Fellowship
The Urology Residency Program does not provide specific details on post-residency fellowships in the provided text. More information may be found in the separate section for fellowships on their website.
Resident Life
Overview
This dynamic program is fully accredited by the ACGME and accepts two residents per year for training, providing a comprehensive experience in Adult and Pediatric Urology, with chief residents graduating with over 2000 cases performed and a 100% pass rate on the American Board of Urology Examinations Part I since 2001.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program is five years in length.
Housing
No details regarding housing options or resident living situations are provided in the text.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Offers a five-year Urology Residency Training Program and provides clerkships in urology and pediatric urology for medical students.
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