Urology
Total length of training for board eligibility:
5 years
Preliminary years required?
Yes - Preliminary Surgery
Major Sub-Specialties and length of Fellowship Training:
| Pediatric Urology Male Infertility Endourology Impotency Uro-Oncology Neurourology |
2 years 1-2 years 1-2 years 1-2 years 2-3 years 2 years |
A reasonably competitive candidate should have the following:
Basic Science Honors: should have
USMLE Step 1 Boards: a passing score
USMLE Step 2 Boards: a passing score
Research experience: should have
For selection, medical school research experience is: less important
Research should be in the specialty area: yes
Honors in specialty rotation:
Honors in core clerkships: should have
Election to AOA: is optional
Other Selection Factors:
Interviews and letters of recommendation
Recommended courses:
Fluid and Electrolytes or Nephrology
Specialty Societies:
American Urological Association
Telephone: (410) 727-1100
E-Mail: aua@auanet.org
Major Journals:
Journal of Urology
Urology
Journal of Andrology
Journal of Endourology
Be aware of the following:
It's competitive to get in, but once you're in, the residency and field are great.
For further information contact:
Jon Pryor, M.D.
University of Minnesota Medical School
Department of Urologic Surgery
MMC 394 Mayo
420 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612) 625-0662
The content editor for this page is Katrina McGill, kdmcgill@umn.edu, (612) 626-0163
