Attach to Residency Program:
University of Alabama - Birmingham
If you were an applicant, why would you choose to train in your residency program?:
* Broad clinical experience in Urology
* Flexibility to enter fellowship or community practice
* Approachable fellowship trained faculty with expertise in all subspecialties who are committed to resident education
* Talented residents who are “team players”
* Diverse experience with rotations at several hospitals
* Strong clinical and research institution
* Affordable living with reasonable commute to hospital
What is your program looking for in a graduating medical student?:
* Strong academic performance
* Personal qualities
* strong work ethic
* integrity
* ability to work with other
What part of an application do you consider most important in ranking applicants?:
* Academic performance
* Letters of recommendation
* Personal interview
What advice do you have for medical students hoping to match in Urology?:
* There is a good reason Urology is so competitive. It is a rewarding and stimulating field. Urologists are among the most satisfied and content people in medicine. No one can be assured of matching. Apply to a large number of programs and go to as many interviews as you can. Be enthusiastic and ask questions.
