Urology Education

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Educating Future Leaders

Providing the highest caliber residency & fellowship programs and continuing education opportunities.

Teaching Tomorrow’s Leaders

The U-M Medical School Department of Urology is committed to the highest caliber of program preparing residents for a career in academic medicine or the private practice of urology. This commitment is manifested in our residency programs, fellowship programs, and our continuing education opportunities for care providers at any stage of their career.

Educating the future leaders in the field of urology has been and will continue to be a priority for the faculty for the U-M Department of Urology. This emphasis is reflected in the Residency Program’s national prominence, as well as in the quality of the graduates we produce.

Education & Training Programs

Undergraduate & Medical Student Programs

Explore training options in the diagnosis and management of medical and surgical urologic conditions.

Residency

Learn how to apply to our program, review clinical rotations and explore our research opportunities.

Fellowships

Continue your education and begin your career in a spectrum of specialties.

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Global Health Initiatives

Explore our long-standing partnerships in Africa that expand surgical capacity, strengthen medical education and enable resident–faculty exchanges.

Explore our Global Health efforts
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Our Community

We find a new reason to love Ann Arbor nearly every day — year-round outdoor activities, cultural experiences, a growing food scene, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere are just a few that come to mind. Explore all that Ann Arbor and our surrounding communities have to offer in our Go Blue Guide.

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Why Train at Michigan

Explore Your Training Options at Michigan Medicine

At Michigan Medicine, you’re joining a community where collaboration, curiosity and excellence shape everything we do. Train alongside leaders in medicine and research, grow with mentors who invest in your success, and be part of teams driving meaningful change in health care.

Located in vibrant Ann Arbor, you’ll find a place where learning extends beyond the classroom -- and where you can truly feel at home. Whether you’re preparing for the next step in your training or building a long‑term career, this is where your path forward begins.

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Upcoming Events

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8 20 2026 7:00 am 8 20 2026 - 8:00 am

Urology Grand Rounds

Morbidity & Mortality Conference
8 27 2026 7:00 am 8 27 2026 - 8:00 am

Urology Grand Rounds

Sub-I Presentations
9 11 2026 12:00 pm 9 11 2026 - 5:00 pm

Urology Faculty/APP Retreat

Annual department retreat for Urology faculty and APPs
9 14 2026 8:00 pm 9 14 2026 - 9:00 pm

Urology Residency Virtual Open House

Informational session offering medical students the opportunity to learn what our program is about, ask questions and gain insight into what days are like for urology residents
9 17 2026 12:00 am 9 19 2026 - 11:59 pm

40th Reed M. Nesbit Urologic Society & Visiting Professor Meeting

Annual Nesbit Society reunion meeting includes a scientific program open to the public, interested physicians, and other healthcare team members. The program features a visiting professor who will give talks on their area of urologic interest.
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9 23 2026 9:30 am 9 23 2026 - 4:30 pm

Michigan Regional Fellows Cadaver Lab

Educational cadaver lab program for URPS fellows in the Michigan region
9 24 2026 6:00 pm 9 24 2026 - 7:00 pm

2026 John W. Duckett, Jr., MD Pediatric Urology Visiting Professorship Grand Rounds

Urology Grand Rounds presentation by the 2026 John W. Duckett, Jr., MD Pediatric Urology Visting Professor
9 25 2026 9:00 am 9 25 2026 - 12:00 pm

2026 John W. Duckett, Jr., MD Pediatric Urology Visiting Professorship

The Duckett Lecture began in 1997, shortly after Dr. John W. Duckett passed away, to honor his legacy. It recognizes the connections he helped build between Ann Arbor and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, which played a defining role in the development of pediatric urology.
11 5 2026 7:00 am 11 5 2026 - 8:00 am

2026 Edward J. McGuire Visiting Professorship

The McGuire Lecture is held every two years and brings a foremost expert in the field of neurourology, urodynamics, and urinary incontinence to Ann Arbor to present to our residents and faculty.

Featured News & Stories

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Department News

Urology Care Foundation Highlights Humanitarian Efforts on World Humanitarian Day

Urology Care Foundation marks World Humanitarian Day by supporting grants and programs that expand urologic care access in underserved communities worldwide.
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Department News

U-M Health Urology Ranks No. 16 Nationally in Latest U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Michigan Medicine ranked among the nation’s top 20 hospitals, while Urology rose to #16 nationally and earned a #3 peer reputation ranking in U.S. News
Department News

Urology Research Influences Federal Fertility Policy

Research led by Dr. Jim Dupree was cited in a proposed federal rule expanding fertility benefits, highlighting the policy impact of U-M fertility care research.
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U-M boasts 15 top 10 residency programs in latest Doximity Residency Navigator rankings

U-M boasts 15 top 10 residency programs in latest Doximity Residency Navigator rankings
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Department News

Michigan Urology Residency Program Ranked #2 Nationally

Michigan Urology’s residency program earned the #2 Doximity national ranking, reflecting excellence in training, research, and patient care.
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Department News

Welcome Dr. Chris Jaeger to the Department of Urology

The Department of Urology welcomes Dr. Chris Jaeger as its newest faculty member, returning to Michigan to advance patient care and education.