Application Process

MS-4 rotations at UT Health San Antonio Department of Urology

It is advisable that applicants for any Urology residency program try to do a rotation with their preferred training programs. This will help them to get to know the residents they may be training with, the strengths & weaknesses of the program, and the faculty. We usually have 3-4 MS-4 rotators on service each month during the summer and fall of the academic year.  Students usually rotate at University Hospital (Adult and Pediatric Services), Christus Santa Rosa Community Hospital, South Texas VA, and UT Health outpatient clinics during their time here. Students are required to do a short (15 minute) presentation on an assigned topic to demonstrate their learning and teaching skills. Research and QI projects with faculty and residents are also possible during this time but may extend beyond the actual time on service. Interaction with the faculty is important if letters of recommendation are sought. The MS-4 slots fill quickly and are usually granted on a first-come basis. A background check is required of all rotators and references may be requested if there are too many applicants for the available positions.  Rotations are scheduled through VSLO.

Application process for PGY-1 positions.

Applications for the UT Health San Antonio Urology residency training program are handled through the AUA match system which requires programs and students to submit their preference lists in early January with the actual match list being published at the end of January. Non-matched applicants can participate in the AUA ‘scramble’ if spots are open, or they may submit applications to other types of training programs in the NRMP match, which is usually completed in March.

Please visit the American Urological Association website for other questions and information.

About our Program

Urology training at UT Health San Antonio is ACGME accredited with four residents at each level of training. The program is 60 months in length including the PGY-1 year. Three residents are civilian and one is reserved for a military trainee each year. A description of the program specifics and Goals & Objectives for each year and rotation is published in the Resident Handbook. On the main page of our web site, you will find information about our entire faculty and the general workings of the Department. Additionally, embedded below is a video which provides an overview of the Urology Residency Program.

Our Application Process

The AUA match opens for applicants in September 2024. Usually, we receive around 300 applications for our 3 civilian positions. The military position is matched separately under an agreement with the Department of Defense. We will likely close our accrual of military applicants on September 13, 2024 and begin the process of evaluating. In general, incomplete military applications should be made complete before September 13, 2024, or they will be dropped from consideration.  Military interviews will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024 (Virtual).

When completed, applications are divided for consideration by several independent committees of the faculty. These committees score the application and rank-order according to their area of review. Except for the program director, no faculty member sits on more than one committee and the results of other committees’ scoring are blinded until after the interviews are completed. Each area is weighted as determined by the faculty at the Annual Program Evaluation (APE) review. Based upon the weighted overall score, the top candidates are invited for interviews.  Applicants will be interviewed during our interview sessions scheduled for Monday, November 18 (In-person) and Tuesday, November 19, 2024 (Virtual).

Five committees review the following application requirements:

• • General application, scores, and transcripts
  • Personal Statements, Life Experiences, Honors & Awards
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Research Activity
  • Applicant Interview

The interview process for each applicant includes a panel interview with faculty and question and answer session with current residents in the program. The panel interview is integral to determining the candidate’s fit for the program.

After all interviews are completed, the faculty meet to go over scoring from the teams and interviews. A final match list is then developed and submitted. No additional contact is necessary after the interviews.

Other Important Links:

Campus Map
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
American Urological Association
American Board of Urology
Urology Review Committee
UT Health Registrar’s Office
AUA match web site
VSLO

Texas and San Antonio links:

Travel Texas
City of San Antonio
San Antonio visitors