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University of Alabama Medical Center Program

Survey Respondent:

Peter N. Kolettis, MD, Residency Program Director

Survey Responses:

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. What part of an application do you consider most important in ranking applicants?

    * Academic performance * Letters of recommendation * Personal interview
  4. 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.

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VA
Research - 6 months
Home call
5-years
3-residents per year
GS - 1 year

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