Urology Undergraduate & Medical Student Programs

Our program is designed to:

• Ensure that all students acquire a fundamental understanding of urologic conditions and their management
• Provide exposure to a variety of urologic subspecialties, including Urologic Oncology, Neurourology and Pelvic Reconstruction
• Develop students' ability to assess, diagnose and manage common and complex urologic disorders
• Offer hands-on experience in urologic procedures and surgical techniques, including Foley catheter placement, cystoscopy observation and suturing
• Mentor students interested in pursuing a career in urology or related specialties
• Foster critical thinking in evaluating patients and selecting appropriate diagnostic and treatment approaches

Through clinical rotations, patient interactions and procedural training, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in urologic care.

As an M2 and M3 student, you will learn:

• How to perform a focused urologic history and physical examination
• The evaluation and management of common urologic conditions, including kidney stones, urinary tract infections, incontinence and urologic cancers
• Indications for medical and surgical treatment of urologic diseases
• Basic procedural skills, including Foley catheter insertion, drain removal and suturing techniques
• Principles of urologic imaging, including recognition of hydronephrosis, renal masses, and kidney stones on ultrasound and CT scans
• Post-operative care and management of urologic patients
• The role of multidisciplinary care in managing complex urologic conditions
• How to actively participate in inpatient rounds, outpatient clinics and surgical procedures

Students will rotate through subspecialties in Urologic Oncology and Neurourology/Pelvic Reconstruction. They will be expected to attend grand rounds, weekly subspecialty conferences and student lectures while engaging in both inpatient and outpatient care.

• Urologic Oncology: Experience the management of urologic malignancies, including robotic cystectomy, neobladder creation, nerve-sparing prostatectomy, and retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy for testicular cancers.
• Endourology & Minimally Invasive Surgery: Gain exposure to kidney stone treatment, including ureteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, and robotic/laparoscopic procedures such as partial nephrectomy and pyeloplasty.
• Neurourology & Pelvic Reconstruction (NPR): Learn about the evaluation and treatment of bladder dysfunction, neurogenic bladder, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and complex reconstructive surgeries.
• Andrology & Male Reproductive Health: Understand the medical and surgical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia, erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, infertility and testosterone-related disorders.
• Pediatric Urology: Work with children experiencing congenital and acquired urologic conditions, such as undescended testicles, vesicoureteral reflux, hydronephrosis and neurogenic bladder.

Students participate in outpatient clinics, inpatient care and surgical procedures across these subspecialties, ensuring a well-rounded experience in urology.

Our medical students have access to the Canvas platform, which provides detailed, year-specific course information, and the Oasis platform, which offers comprehensive elective and rotation details. Both platforms are regularly updated by the Office of Medical Student Education in collaboration with department faculty and staff.