University of Minnesota Medical School Specialty Series Kyle Anderson, MD Residency Program Director Month Day, 2012 Urology

Kyle Anderson, Urology, What is Urology Surgical and medical Management of Urinary Tract Disease –Kidney, Bladder, Prostate, Testis cancer –Kidney stones –BPH –Incontinence and voiding dysfunction –Male infertility/Erectile dysfunction –Reconstructive surgery of urinary tract –Open to robot to endoscopic to image guided

Kyle Anderson, Urology, What criteria are used to select residents or what makes a competitive applicant? Step 1 score: Competitive candidates >235 Step 2 Recommended Honors designations/Awards –AOA –National awards Research experience –Publications and presentations at national meetings are important Interview matters!

Kyle Anderson, Urology, To be a more competitive applicant? –Research – If there is a publication and you play a significant role –Join societies – Not necessary –Take certain electives / courses? Away rotation is recommended Sub I at UMN is recommended

Kyle Anderson, Urology, A day in the life of: –Resident Hours – 12 hr days Call – 1 in 3 or 4. Home call Hours work per week – –Doctor 2 clinic days, 3 OR days per week 6:30/7:00am – 5:00/7:00pm Call 1 week out of 6.

Kyle Anderson, Urology, How many years of training are required? –How long is residency Most programs are 5 yrs, some 6 yrs –Is a prelim year required First year is General Surgery –What fellowships / subspecialties can a resident go into Reconstructive Female Oncology Infertility Endourology

Kyle Anderson, Urology, To find out more about specialty –Contact Department Head – Badri Konety Residency Director Clerkship Director if have one –Chrissy Hill –AUAnet.org –Journal of Urology