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It is the objective of Lahey Clinic residency program in Urology to provide rigorous training in the art and science of clinical and basic science in Urology. This goal is achieved through a four-year, vertically integrated program in Urology.
The Urology staff is committed to providing an environment that is conducive to training a complete urological surgeon who is prepared for a career in clinical and academic medicine. We attempt to educate our residents so that their technical skills will enable them to manage the most complex of surgical and cognitive problems, and ultimately, mold them into practitioners who provide the best possible care to patients in a setting of kindness and compassion.
The Department of Urology staff consists of 12 full-time, Board-certified urologists who attend to busy outpatient practices and perform inpatient and ambulatory surgical procedures. Many patients are referred to Lahey Clinic by their primary urologist for complex operations.
The members of the Department of Urology are widely recognized for their expertise in:
Adrenal, bladder, kidney and prostate surgery
Continent urinary diversion and neobladder surgery
Laparoscopic surgery
Laser surgery
Affiliated Hospital
Lahey's Urology residency program is enhanced by its affiliation with Children's Hospital Boston, where training opportunities enable residents to work with specialists recognized for providing the best in comprehensive pediatric care. Equipped with 325 beds, Children's Hospital Boston is the largest pediatric medical center in the United States.
The Program
Lahey Clinic's urology residency is a rectangular program, with three residents per year. The six-year program is structured as follows:
Years 1 & 2: Training in the Department of General Surgery at Lahey Clinic
Year 3: Research (e.g., basic science, molecular biology) at Lahey Clinic or another approved medical institution
Year 4: First year of urology-specific training; 8 months are spent at Lahey, with an emphasis on endoscopic procedures; 4 months are spent at Children's Hospital Boston, with a concentration on pediatric urology
Year 5: Ten months are spent at Lahey, with a focus on transplant services, female urology and inpatient consultations; 2 months are spent at Children's Hospital Boston
Year 6: Twelve-month chief residency at Lahey; under supervision, the chief resident performs major operative procedures (e.g., laparoscopic, oncologic and reconstructive), runs a weekly outpatient clinic and is responsible for organizing teaching conferences
Education is an integral part of the Lahey experience. Both the medical and surgical divisions sponsor more than 50 regularly scheduled conferences each month. The Department of Urology has biweekly uroradiology conferences and monthly meetings including guest lectures, the GU Tumor Board, Journal Club, Mortality and Morbidity Conference, and Indications.
Excellent research resources are available for residents through Lahey's Richard B. Cattell Memorial Library, with 325 periodicals and literature search capabilities. A urology library-conference room is available for smaller meetings and independent research, and the resident staff also has access to Lahey's microsurgical laboratory.
The urology residency experience is both clinically and academically active. Residents are encouraged to conduct clinical research that culminates in publication or presentation at a regional or national meeting. Graduates of the program have been highly recruited for opportunities in private practice, fellowships and academic positions.
It is the objective of Lahey Clinic residency program in Urology to provide rigorous training in the art and science of clinical and basic science in Urology. This goal is achieved through a four-year, vertically integrated program in Urology.
