Residency

Welcome to the University of Minnesota Urology Residency Program! Our program has a rich history of advancing the field of urology, which include recognition as one of the birthplaces of endourology, the establishment of the Gleason grading system for prostate cancer, and the development of the artificial urinary sphincter and the inflatable penile prosthesis. Building on this heritage, we strive to provide our trainees with a world-class educational program that nurtures their curiosity, supports their career aspirations, and prepares them equally well for leadership positions in academic medicine and community care.

Our residency program is a five year program, of which six months are spent in general surgery, whereas the remainder is spent in urology. With several training sites in the Twin Cities, we pride ourselves on the breadth and depth of educational opportunities we offer to our residents. These include the M Health Fairview University Medical Center and the Minneapolis VA Medical Center as main sites, as well as a community rotation at Hennepin County Medical Center and M Health Fairview Southdale. A major asset of our program is our cadre of faculty, who are not only regionally, nationally, and internationally recognized for their expertise, but also fully committed to supporting the current training and future career paths of our residents. This includes fostering their research interest in basic and translational research, clinical and outcomes research, and evidence synthesis.

We recognize the critical importance of choosing the right training program and welcome your interest. Please do not hesitate to contact me as Program Director, Dr. Rachel Mann as Associate Program Director, or our Residency Administrator, Emily Mucklow, if you have questions or would like to learn more about our program.