The Department of Urology at the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (NEOUCOM) through Akron General Medical Center (AGMC), sponsors a fully accredited Urology residency program.  This residency utilizes three teaching hospitals in Akron, OH: Akron General Medical Center (sponsoring institution), Akron City Hospital (Summa), and Akron Children's Hospital.  The residency is overseen by the Medical Education committees at both adult institutions (AGMC and Summa).

The mission of the Urology residency program of NEOUCOM is to train qualified and board-certified urologists for clinical practice.  Mastery of the six core competencies, as designated by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), forms the blueprint for this community-based training.  The wide variety of clinical material under the direction and supervision of the faculty provides the environment for this post-graduate education.  This is supported by an extensive core curriculum as well as a comprehensive conference schedule.  Participation in research as well as preparing presentations for regional and national meetings are also integral parts of this educational endeavor. 

This residency receives the support of NEOUCOM, as well as the financial and educational support of the three participating institutions.  These institutions have a long and illustrious history in graduate medical education.

The Department of Urology offers two PGY-1 positions in the residency program, which is an affiliated residency program of NEOUCOM.  Training encompasses the entire scope of urology, including urologic oncology, male infertility, endourology, minimally invasive surgery, and female urology and incontinence.  Rotations also include the opportunity to perform urodynamic testing and to do either clinical or basic science research.  The pediatric experience is extensive and is included in rotations during the PGY-2 and PGY-4 years.  There is a strong exposure to reconstructive urology, neurogenic bladder, in utero diagnosis of GU anomalies, inguinal anatomy and pathology, and all forms of urologic imaging.

The program consists of one pre-urology year in general surgery and surgical intensive care at AGMC and Summa.  The subsequent four years consist of one month training in nephrology and training in adult and pediatric urology.  The program fulfills the American Board of Urology requirements for five years of post-graduate training required for board certification.

 

The 2007-2008 Residency Manual contains all of the policies and procedures for the department.