There is a full complement of appropriate conferences. Residents are encouraged to engage in some research, either with projects of their own selection or with ongoing staff projects. The urology service deals with a wide variety of problems, including hypertensive disease, renal transplant, neurological disease and GU oncology. It also maintains an active pediatric urology service. Lithotripsy, endoscopic urology and laparoscopy are integral parts of the program.
Elective rotations are available on such services as renal medicine and anesthesia.
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