Frequently Asked Questions

How many PGY1 positions are available?: There are three positions available.
How many residents are currently in the program?: There are currently 19 residents and two Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery fellows.
What criteria are used to select urology residents?: Applicants are carefully considered based on a variety of factors including: academic performance, research experience, dedication to the field and potential as a future contributor/leader, letters/words of recommendation from other urologists, personality, fit and teach-ability.
How many clinical training sites are there?: There are three major clinical training sites with several community affiliates for operative cases. Given the diverse locations of rotations it is highly recommended that residents have a car.
What office-based urology procedures will I be trained to do?: You will be trained to complete cystoscopy, prostate US and biopsy, vasectomy, circumcision, urodynamic interpretation.
What do most of the residents do after residency?: Most residents transition to pursue fellowship training or enter private practice.
Is there a Night Float system?: Yes; on the UH rotation, a night float system is implemented.
Is there clinical support for residents caring for inpatients?: Yes; we have two full-time APP’s at UH to assist with patient care and bedside assisting in the OR.

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Call Milvonna Jones, Residency Program Coordinator, at 216-844-8570 or email Milvonna.Jones@UHhospitals.org.