The four year urology residency program follows a minimum of one year of a general surgery internship. Two residents enter the program each year at the second year house office level.
The urology program is conducted by full-time teaching staff at the UH and VAMC, where over 1,500 urological procedures are performed annually. Residents also spend a portion of the fourth year at Lovelace Medical Center, adding to their experience.
There are a range of conferences available to residents. Residents are expected to conduct some clinical research project during training.
The urology service deals with a wide variety of problems, including renovascular hypertension, kidney transplants, neurourology, stones, urologic oncology and pediatric urology. Lithotripsy, endoscopic urology and laparoscopy are integral parts of the training. The program is designed to qualify residents for either a private or an academic career.
Anthony Smith, M.D.
Professor and Chief
Program Director
Division of Urology
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Albuquerque, NM 87131
505-272-5505
