1. University of Minnesota Medical School Specialty Series Kyle Anderson, MD Residency Program Director ANDE1821@umn.edu Month Day, 2012 Urology

2. Kyle Anderson, Urology, ANDE1821@umn.edu 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

3. Kyle Anderson, Urology, ANDE1821@umn.edu 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!

4. Kyle Anderson, Urology, ANDE1821@umn.edu 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

5. Kyle Anderson, Urology, ANDE1821@umn.edu A day in the life of: –Resident Hours – 12 hr days Call – 1 in 3 or 4. Home call Hours work per week – 60-80 –Doctor 2 clinic days, 3 OR days per week 6:30/7:00am – 5:00/7:00pm Call 1 week out of 6.

6. Kyle Anderson, Urology, ANDE1821@umn.edu 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

7. Kyle Anderson, Urology, ANDE1821@umn.edu To find out more about specialty –Contact Department Head – Badri Konety Residency Director Clerkship Director if have one –Chrissy Hill Hillx137@umn.edu –AUAnet.org –Journal of Urology