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Comments by Peter N. Kolettis, MD, Residency Program Director
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.
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Comments by Peter N. Kolettis, MD, Residency Program Director
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.
