Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Urology Residency at Penn Medicine is a comprehensive five-year training program that prepares residents in all aspects of urologic health care. The program includes rotations at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and various affiliated hospitals. The residency emphasizes clinical proficiency while fostering a research-oriented environment, peacekeeping educational opportunities tailored to individual growth. The program also facilitates a dedicated research year for those who opt for the six-year track.
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Program Details
Specialty
Urology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The website does not explicitly mention the IMG-friendliness of the Urology Residency program at Penn Medicine. There is no mention of International Medical Graduates, IMG applicants, or specific acceptance rates for IMGs. However, applicants should look for additional indicators such as acceptance of ECFMG certification and visa sponsorship options.
Categorical Positions
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Categorical Positions (detail)
The program accepts four categorical residents per year with a six-year option for one resident per year which includes a dedicated year of research.
Program Website
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Penn Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Program Director
R. Caleb Kovell, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster includes 4 PGY-1 MD residents in the Urology Residency program, but the information about DO or IMG representation is not currently available.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program consists of a five-year training with rotations at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. It also includes a 6-year option for a dedicated research year between PGY3 and PGY4.
Application
To apply for the Urology Residency, visit the Application Process page for detailed instructions. Key application materials and deadlines are not specified in the provided text but are typically organized under the newly created application process section.
# of Locations
Residents will work at multiple locations including HUP, PAH, PVAMC, CHOP, and PPMC.
Fellowship
The Urology Residency program provides opportunities for residents to pursue fellowships after graduation. Specific areas of fellowship covered include Aortic Surgery, Breast Surgical Oncology, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Craniofacial Surgery, Microvascular Surgery, Minimally Invasive and Robotics, Surgical Education and Simulation, Thoracic Surgery, and Transplant Surgery among others. These fellowships are affiliated with various institutions such as Penn Medicine.
Resident Life
Overview
The Urology Residency at Penn Medicine is unique due to its commitment to developing future leaders in the field with tremendous clinical volume, cutting-edge research programs, and world-class educational opportunities.
On Call Schedule
Rotations, generally of three months duration, are arranged to ultimately provide each resident with a total of twelve months of adult urology chief residency and three months of pediatric urology chief residency.
# of Years of Program
5 years with an option of an additional year for dedicated research.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Unmatched operative and mentorship opportunities within every subspecialty of the field, allowing individuals to reach their potential as urologists.
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