Fellowship: Endo. Demi Robert Phone: 504.988.2794 Fax: 504.988.5059 E-mail: drobert@tulane.edu
State Code:
Louisiana
Faculty Survey Results:
Tulane University Program - Raju Thomas, MD, Department Chair
Attach to Residency Program:
Tulane University
If you were an applicant, why would you choose to train in your residency program?:
* All possible urologic technology under one roof: DaVinci Robot, Fully mature Urologic Laparoscopy program since 1991, two in-house Shock wave Lithotripters, State-of -the -art Urodynamics set-up(Life-Tech), Full range of Urologic Prosthetics, Holmium Laser use since 1997,State-of-the-Art Endo laparoscopy Suites(Storz OR-1)and so on.
* Among first programs to have a Section of Endo-Oncology.
* Variety of patients(Private University Hospital, a VA Hospital, a Public State Hospital and a dedicated Children's hospital).
* Dedicated sub-specialized faculty.
* Endo-Laparoscopic skills lab.
* On site Vivarium,cadaver labs.
* Two full time Ph.Ds to help in Research activities.
* Among first programs to have a Section of Endo-Oncology.
* Variety of patients(Private University Hospital, a VA Hospital, a Public State Hospital and a dedicated Children's hospital).
* Dedicated sub-specialized faculty.
* Endo-Laparoscopic skills lab.
* On site Vivarium,cadaver labs.
* Two full time Ph.Ds to help in Research activities.
What is your program looking for in a graduating medical student?:
* Good consistent grades during med school.
* Good scores on Step I & II exams.
* Research experience.
* Good meaningful recommendation letters.
* Positive personal interview.
* Good scores on Step I & II exams.
* Research experience.
* Good meaningful recommendation letters.
* Positive personal interview.
What part of an application do you consider most important in ranking applicants?:
We give importance to all of the above.
What advice do you have for medical students hoping to match in Urology?:
Spruce up your C.V. to reflect all five categories listed in Question 1. In summary,it is a great time to be in Urology. It is a competitive match. So are all similar sub specialties. But the technology at our disposal, to impact our patient's lives, are phenomenal. Visit our web site.
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