Frequently Asked Questions
- How many PGY1 positions are available?
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There are three positions available.
- How many trainee are currently in the program?
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There are currently 19 residents in the program.
There are 3-5 Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery fellows.
Starting in 2024, there will be a non-ACGME fellow in genitourinary reconstructive surgery (GURS) and female sexual health
- What criteria are used to select urology residents?
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Applicants are carefully considered based on a variety of factors including: academic performance, research experience, dedication to the field and potential as a future contributor/leader, letters/words of recommendation from other urologists, personality, fit and teach-ability.
- How many clinical training sites are there?
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There are three major clinical training sites with several community affiliates for operative cases. Given the diverse locations of rotations it is highly recommended that residents have a car.
- What office-based urology procedures will I be trained to do?
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You will be trained to complete cystoscopy, prostate US and biopsy, vasectomy, circumcision, urodynamic interpretation.
- What do most of the residents do after residency?
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There is an even split of residents who pursue fellowship training or enter private practice.
- Is there a Night Float system?
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Yes; on the UH rotation, a night float system is implemented.
- Is there clinical support for residents caring for inpatients?
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Yes; we have three full-time APP’s at UH to assist with patient care and bedside assisting in the OR.
- I’m still in medical school – how can I get involved with the UH Urology Institute?
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University Hospitals Office of Undergraduate Medical Education will have the most up-to-date information on student education opportunities. View a list of urology-specific medical student electives.
Have Questions?
Call Delicia Pratts, Residency Program Coordinator, at 216-844-3934 or email Delicia.Pratts@UHhospitals.org.
Learn more about UH Cleveland Medical Center’s Observation Program / Electives for URiM Students / Externships & Internships with UH Urology Institute.