Program Overview

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Department of Urology

The Department of Urology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham participates in the urology match, which is run by the American Urological Association (AUA) and the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

Eligibility

To be eligible for residency training in accredited programs sponsored by UAB University Hospital, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Graduates of medical schools in the United States and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
• Graduates of colleges of osteopathic medicine in the United States and Canada accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
• Graduates of medical schools outside the United States and Canada (foreign medical graduate, FMG) must possess a currently valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), or have a full unrestricted license to practice medicine in a US licensing jurisdiction in which they are training.
• Graduates of medical schools outside the United States, who have completed a Fifth Pathway program provided by an LCME-accredited medical school.

Institutional Policy on Visa Status and Eligibility for Appointment

The entry of foreign-born graduates of non-U.S. medical schools to the United States is governed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It is a violation of federal law to provide employment to a non-U.S. citizen who does not hold an appropriate visa or other appropriate work authorization documents from the USCIS.

Prerequisite Residency Training

All applicants must satisfy any requirements for prerequisite residency training, as established by the relevant Residency Review Committee and/or certifying board for the specialty.

UAB Employment Requirements

All newly-appointed residents must complete and pass an employment health assessment, as required by the State Health Department, within 30 days of the date of employment. Additionally, all UAB Medicine employees are required to receive the flu vaccine each year prior to December 15.

Examinations

Residents with M.D. degrees must possess a passing score for both Clinical Skills and Knowledge parts of USMLE Step 2 by completion of the third month after entering residency training at UAB. They must also possess a passing score for the USMLE Step 3 by completion of the sixth month of postgraduate year two.

Licenses

All residents must apply for and obtain an unrestricted Alabama license to practice medicine when they meet the minimum postgraduate training requirements stipulated by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodations

UAB's Graduate Medical Education (GME) training programs provide reasonable accommodations to residents/fellows or applicants who have a documented disability that may affect their ability to participate in training activities or to meet the essential functions and program requirements of their position.

Hiring Process

The Department of Urology strives to match residents with a strong foundation of medical knowledge, strong work ethic, compassionate demeanor, leadership qualities, and the ability to work as part of a larger team of healthcare providers. Applicants will be selected for interviews on the basis of residency program-related criteria such as preparedness, ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills, as well as personal qualities, such as motivation and integrity.

Education

The Department of Urology offers various educational opportunities, including:

• Residency: The residency program is designed to provide residents with a comprehensive education in urology.
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