Urology Clerkships Michael Porter, MD Assistant Professor Department of Urology mporter@u.washington.edu
Why Urology? Unique blend of surgical and medical care Large variety of surgical approaches open, lap, robotic, endoscopic Patients referred with symptoms, not diagnoses Longitudinal care, patient relationships Ability to tailor practice Patient satisfaction Job satisfaction
UROL 680- Urology Clerkship Typically 2-4 weeks For students who want to know more about urology UW, HMC, VA Part of the team Clinic, inpatient care, OR
UROL 681-Female Urology 2 weeks Primarily clinic (3-4 days/week) and OR (1-2 day/week) focusing on female urology Often taken by students entering Ob/Gyn or Family Practice UW Work with a single Urology attending (Dr. Jane Miller)
UROL 685- Subinternship 4 weeks For students planning on entering the Urology match UW, HMC, VA, CHRMC Function at the intern level and are treated as an integral member of the housestaff Clinic, inpatient care, OR Summer/early fall of MS4 year
UROL 690-Urology specialties 2-4 weeks Focuses on a specific urology subspecialty (pediatric, oncology, endourology, female urology) Format and location varies
Leo Calipusan leowill@u.washington.edu CONTACT INFO Leo Calipusan leowill@u.washington.edu