The Urology residency program at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University strongly desires to recruit residents with MD-PhD degrees or those who otherwise have unusual experiences indicating a strong commitment to a career in research. This pathway is designed for the M.D., Ph.D. or M.D. applicant with extensive research experience interested in a career in academic Urology and investigation. The Physician-Scientist Training Program (PSTP) is designed to facilitate the development of accepted candidates into academic clinician-investigators. Click here for more information on the urology residency program at Northwestern University.
Program Structure
The standard Urology residency sequence lasts 6 years. We are committed to working with the prospective resident to develop a schedule that supports his or her career aspirations, including the possibility of fast-tracking residency training and/or adding additional research years.
Upon joining the program, the PSTP Scholar is linked with a Career Mentor who serves as a sounding board for decisions involving program structure, choice of a Research Mentor, and long-term career issues. The Research Mentor is chosen after the Scholar determines the ideal research environment for career development; this can occur at any time during the first several years in the program. Trainees may work with any research program at Northwestern University.
During Residency training, the PSTP Scholar is supported with supplemental funds for books, journals and travel to programs at which s/he is making scientific presentations. Additional support is available for some laboratory expenses.
How to Apply
Applicants should apply to the Urology Training Program of the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University through ERAS. In addition, they should specifically contact Kelly Ross in the Department of Urology (312- 503-3238, k-ross@northwestern.edu ) regarding their intent to apply to the PSTP and submit the Urology PSTP Application Form. Whenever possible, potential applicants will be interviewed on dedicated days in conjunction with the Medical School-wide PSTP program. Acceptance into the program will be via the AUA Matching Program (early match) and will be based on commitment to and potential for a career in academic medicine as a physician-scientist.
For further information, please contact:
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Department of Urology
Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern University
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Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 908-8145
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