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Curriculum

Overall Goals

Our philosophy is to provide residents with an educational and training experience that encompasses all aspects of urology and patient- and family-centered care. Our goals and mission are:

To provide a foundation in the basic science of urology through an organized curriculum.
To provide well rounded clinical experiences that expose the trainee to all aspects of urology
To foster confidence and urologic expertise necessary for independent practice in both the academic and community settings
To provide a balance of education, service, self teaching/administration and continuity of care
To provide the tools and skills necessary to become lifelong learners
To provide the skill set necessary to critically appraise scientific literature and incorporate into practice
To provide opportunities and experiences in clinical and basic science research

Rotations

6 months General Surgery (Including Colorectal, Trauma, Burn, Hepatobiliary, General Surgery)

PGY1

6 months General Surgery (Colorectal, Trauma, Burn, Hepatobiliary, General surgery)
4 months General Urology
1 months Pediatric Urology
1 month Night Float

PGY2

4 months General Surgery ( Transplant, SICU, General Surgery, Colorectal)
2 months Infertility
2 months Pediatric Urology
2 months Night Float
2 months Reconstruction/Female Urology

PGY3

3 months Endourology
2 months Infertility
2 months Reconstruction/Female Urology
3 months General Urology
1 month Night Float
1 month Pediatrics

PGY4

12 months Research + Resident Clinic

PGY5

5 months General Urology
4 months Robotics (SMH)
3 months Oncology

PGY6

5 months Complex Urology (HH)
4 months Robotics (SMH)
3 months Oncology