UROLOGY

Welcome to the Department of Urology Resource Page. This online repository houses relevant resources and contact information for students seeking career advice. We encourage you to review the career-related materials provided (e.g. Specialty Webinar, Interview Questions, Research, etc.) as you seek support in your journey through medical school. If you have further questions that are not addressed on this page, please feel free to contact a Specialty Faculty Mentor for further guidance.

Chicago

Chicago

MATCH PREPARATION AND CHARTING OUTCOMES

You are more than your Step Scores. Use this link to find information for the Urology Match [ Society of Academic Urologists https://www.auanet.org/education/auauniversity/for-residents/urology-and-specialty-matches)] . Explore your area of interest, based on your own experiences, educational attainment and scholarship.

Should applicants do away rotations?

Yes, 1-2 away rotations is strongly recommended.

Research

Strongly encouraged. While it is not a requirement, most applicants will have participated in some form of research (not necessarily urology specific research).

Recommendation

3 letters

Chairman’s letter is recommended but not required

Most letters should come from within urology. However, if there is a letter writer that you believe could provide an exceptional letter, this would be an acceptable letter outside of urology.

Away rotation letters are encouraged but not required

MSPE is required before offering interview

Personal Statements

Be concise. Make sure to have someone else proofread your personal statement to be sure there are no spelling or grammatical errors.

Application Timing

When do programs in your specialty generally begin reviewing applications? September

When do programs in your specialty begin offering interviews? October

When does your program generally offer interviews? October

Do you require the MSPE before offering interviews? Yes

Interview Advice

Be honest. Research the program so that you have knowledge of the faculty and can ask appropriate questions to help you determine your fit. A lack of program knowledge can easily be interpreted as a disinterest in the program.

Post-Interview Advice

Follow up Communication:

Thank you notes are not required, but applicants may choose to write an email or send a letter. In order to comply with the AUA post-interview communication policy, programs cannot respond to thank you notes written by applicants and program-initiated communication is not permitted.

Helpful Links

Use this link to find information for the Urology Match [ Society of Academic Urologists https://www.auanet.org/education/auauniversity/for-residents/urology-and-specialty-matches)] .
Looking for residency programs? The AAMC interactive, Careers in Medicine Website is where you should be! LINK
Having difficulty deciphering this information? Contact your Student Affairs Career Advisor on your campus!!!