"Urology is a surgical subspecialty focusing on the urinary tract of men and women, as well as the reproductive system of men. They are experts on the diagnosis and management of diseases involving the kidney, ureters, prostate, bladder, urethra, and male genitalia." -- Freeman, B. (2004). The ultimate guide to choosing a medical specialty. New York: Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill.
Urology as a specialty encompasses complete medical and surgical urological care of patients. A broad range of surgical skills including microsurgery, laparoscopic surgery and extensive open surgery are utilized; therefore rotations in a variety of surgical subspecialties are applicable. Background in any of these areas would prove beneficial, though exposure to all fields cannot reasonably be achievable nor is this expected. In addition, experience in medical renal diseases and renal transplantation is highly beneficial due to close interaction and the multidisciplinary care provided for these patients. As for any surgical specialty, an understanding of basic anesthetic care and options is optimal.
Suggested Electives - nephrology
- transplant surgery
- GI surgery
- laparoscopic surgery
- plastic surgery
- interventional radiology
- GU radiology
- oncology (with emphasis on GU if possible)
- anesthesiology
Writing the Curriculum Vitae/Resume
NMH Urology Match Guide for M4 Students Urology is an early match specialty that is run through the AUA (American Urological Association).
Some programs also require application through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) and match through the NRMP (National Residency Matching Program) for the surgery year(s). Click Here For More Information on the Department of Urology
Department of Urology
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
303 East Chicago Avenue
Tarry 16-703
Chicago, Illinois 60611-3008
Phone: 312-908-8145 | 
