Transcript Specialty Name - University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota Medical School
Specialty Series
Month Day, 2012
Urology
Kyle Anderson, MD
Residency Program Director
[email protected]
What is Urology
• Surgical and medical Management of Urinary
Tract Disease
– Kidney, Bladder, Prostate, Testis cancer
– Kidney stones
– BPH
– Incontinence and voiding dysfunction
– Male infertility/Erectile dysfunction
– Reconstructive surgery of urinary tract
– Open to robot to endoscopic to image guided
Kyle Anderson, Urology, [email protected]
What criteria are used to select residents or
what makes a competitive applicant?
• Step 1 score: Competitive candidates >235
• Step 2 Recommended
• Honors designations/Awards
– AOA
– National awards
• Research experience
– Publications and presentations at national
meetings are important
• Interview matters!
Kyle Anderson, Urology, [email protected]
To be a more competitive applicant?
– Research – If there is a publication and you
play a significant role
– Join societies – Not necessary
– Take certain electives / courses?
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Away rotation is recommended
Sub I at UMN is recommended
Kyle Anderson, Urology, [email protected]
A day in the life of:
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Resident
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Hours – 12 hr days
Call – 1 in 3 or 4. Home call
Hours work per week – 60-80
Doctor
• 2 clinic days, 3 OR days per week
• 6:30/7:00am – 5:00/7:00pm
• Call 1 week out of 6.
Kyle Anderson, Urology, [email protected]
How many years of training are required?
– How long is residency
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Most programs are 5 yrs, some 6 yrs
– Is a prelim year required
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First year is General Surgery
– What fellowships / subspecialties can a
resident go into
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Reconstructive
Female
Oncology
Infertility
Endourology
Kyle Anderson, Urology, [email protected]
To find out more about specialty
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Contact
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Department Head – Badri Konety
Residency Director
Clerkship Director if have one
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Chrissy Hill [email protected]
AUAnet.org
Journal of Urology
Kyle Anderson, Urology, [email protected]