
Department Chairman: Dr. Michael L. Blute
Residency Program Director: Dr. Aria F. Olumi
Research Time: 6mo during PGY3. Fellowship: Onc.
State Code:
Massachusetts
Faculty Survey Results:
Harvard University / Massachusetts General Hospital Program - Aria F. Olumi, M.D. Residency Program Director
Attach to Residency Program:
Harvard University / Massachusetts General Hospital
If you were an applicant, why would you choose to train in your residency program?:
- Balance of operative experience – open surgery, pure laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery. For example, at our institution radical prostatectomies for management of prostate cancer are done by 1/3 open, 1/3 pure laparoscopic and 1/3 robotic techniques. Therefore, our residents are trained in all technical aspects of urologic care.
- Outstanding care that is provided to our patients
- Thought leaders at MGH and Harvard Community
- Close knit collaboration and excellent working environment between the residents and faculty
What is your program looking for in a graduating medical student?:
Passion to learn and improve the care of urologic patients through outstanding clinical/surgical expertise, education and research.
What part of an application do you consider most important in ranking applicants?:
We evaluate the application as a whole, and do not necessarily give additional weight to one aspect of application over another.
What advice do you have for medical students hoping to match in Urology?:
Be passionate and remain committed to improving the care and reducing the disease burden for the urology patients.
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