Urology Residency at Hackensack University Medical Center
A Message From the Program Directors
Welcome to the Urology Residency Program at Hackensack University Medical Center, a nationally recognized urologic academic institution. We are an ACGME accredited Urology Residency with 10 categorical resident positions.We have designed an innovative curriculum that provides a wide range of educational, surgical, and research opportunities in a state-of-the-art hospital.
ith cutting-edge technology. The curriculum has been developed to maximize learning, team-work and innovation. Our residents are partners in these endeavors, and we take pride in our supportive mentorship, supervision, and strong camaraderie among residents and faculty.
Our mission is to train physicians with a passion to become the best Urologists, whether generalist or subspecialist. We accomplish this by recruiting highly-motivated candidates who appreciate the patient-centered and team-approach to medical training. We are looking for physicians who love to learn, welcome challenges, embrace diversity and aspire to excellence. We provide you with the tools, resources and opportunities to flourish.
A successful residency program at its core places the resident first. We encourage residents to be the fabric of our evaluation, review and promotion process and rely upon constant feedback from them to create ongoing, positive changes. We believe that residents who shape their program in this way remain active learners throughout the educational experience.
I welcome you to discover what the Urology Residency Program at Hackensack University Medical Center offers and invite you to learn more about our program by watching the video below.
Sincerely,
Harry P. Koo, MD
Program Director, Urology Residency
Hackensack University Medical Center
Nitin K. Yerram, MD
Associate Program Director, Urology Residency
Hackensack University Medical Center
Program Benefits
Why Choose Us?
At Hackensack University Medical Center’s Department of Urology, we invest in our residents and are committed to their success. Our residents don’t just watch; they are active participants who are given the autonomy to select the learning experiences that will best prepare them for their future career.
We also facilitate regular seminars, workshops, and case discussions, allowing our residents to engage in fruitful academic discourse and learn from real-world clinical scenarios. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge research opportunities, they gain hands-on experience and a strong understanding of the advancements in urological care.
Urology Residency By the Numbers
Passion for Education: Training a Well-Rounded Urologist
Watch the video below to learn more about our program goals and priorities, training approach and commitment to education.
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