Application Process
The first step in applying to the Department of Urology must be accomplished by submitting through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
A complete packet consists of the following documents:
- CV
- Application
- Personal statement
- Three letters of recommendation (one of which should come from your Urology Department Chair or Section Head)
- Medical school transcript
- USMLE Step 1 score
The deadline for applications to be considered for review is October 1.
Our department has a team of urology faculty members who collaborate to screen 300+ applications each interview season. Final recommendations are provided to the Program Director Piruz Motamedinia, MD. Resident selection is based on a consensus of the urology faculty members.
Resident selection is based on an evaluation of:
- Academic performance in medical school, including a Dean's Letter, grades, awards, AOA membership, class rank if available and score from Part I of the Boards
- Extracurricular activities and accomplishments
- Interview and interpersonal skills
- Personal statement
- Personal recommendation letters
- Satisfactory completion or anticipated completion of an accredited school of medicine in the United States or Canada
- Demonstrated commitment to a career in Urology through scholarly activities and participation in clinical urology activities
We accept three (3) trainees per year.