New York Medical College Program

Survey Respondent:

John Phillips, MD, Residency Program Director

Survey Responses:

1. If you were an applicant, why would you choose to train in your residency program?
   
   1. Fellowship level training in robotics, endourology, pediatrics, and oncology. 2. Encourages autonomy and early independence 3. Committed to ensuring a smooth transition to academics or private practice 4. Open, supportive working and research environment 5. Location supports living either in Manhattan or in suburbs in area known for great schools
2. What is your program looking for in a graduating medical student?
   
   1. Critical, motivated mind 2. Interested in learning technical skills but strong commitment to bedside care 3. ‘Holistic’ approach to c.v.: not just test scores, but self-drive accomplishments, research/Pubs, and service
3. What part of an application do you consider most important in ranking applicants?
   
   While boards are helpful, letters from close mentors, publications, and the interview help paint the canvas
4. What advice do you have for medical students hoping to match in Urology?
   
   1. Do well on the boards. 2. Identify a mentor early in medical school to develop a research project in any field, not just urology, that can be… 3. Published before you apply 4. Demonstrate consistent efforts of academic high quality in numerous specialities in addition to urology (i.e. learn from others) 5. At the interviews, read about the faculty and their publications. a. Be excited to ask about their work. b. Show enthusiasm and a pleasant personality that one would want to include in a 5 to 6 year program. c. Admit ignorance and willingness to learn. d. Focus the conversation just once onto something you feel passionate about. e. Don’t let there be a pause in the interview…if the interviewer is tired and is searching for a question, say something like ‘May I ask if that is Patrick Walsh in that picture….” Etc. They are bound to be tired at some point and would be grateful to speak about something non-urologic. f. Don’t hold back on talking about armchair stuff, i.e. sports, culture, history, literature, but avoid politics!

Program Links:

Department Site
AUA
FREIDA

Tags:

Research - 3 months
2-residents per year
GS - 1 year
5-years