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How to Apply

Four residents match into our residency program each year, and residency appointments begin on June 23 each year. Subsequent appointments at each advancing level are contingent upon individual performance.

2026 Urology Match

Application Requirements

Applications for positions will be processed electronically through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and include:

  • ERAS application
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Medical school transcripts
  • USMLE and/or COMLEX transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • At least three letters of recommendation
  • Medical Student Performance Evaluation

An interview is required for appointment to the program. Interviews are offered by personal invitation following a comprehensive review of application materials.

For the 2025-2026 residency interview cycle, Northwestern Urology will offer in-person interviews only. Interviews will be held on November 12th, 13th, and 14th. Discounted lodging is available on first come basis. Additionally, rooming with a northwestern resident might be possible. 

2026 Urology Residency Match Program Schedule

Date

Milestone Description

June 24, 2025

Urology Registration opens for Programs & Applicants

September 3, 2025

Applicants Signaling Opens

September 16, 2025

Applicants Deadline to submit signals

September 24, 2025

Applicants signals sent to Programs

October 24, 2025

All programs offer interview

October 27, 2025

All applicants accept or reject interview offers

October 28, 2025

"Flush Day" Students may release previously accepted interview slots in favor of any invitations offered to them off a waitlist.

November 21, 2025

Urology Preference List Phase begins for Programs & Applicants

December 29, 2025

Registration Deadline
Preference List Deadline

February 2, 2026

Urology Match Results Announced emails sent & results posted

For more information on resident policies and procedures, visit McGaw Center for Northwestern University. If you’re looking for information on how to apply for fourth-year urology electives, visit our Clerkships page.

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