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University of Kansas School of Medicine Program

UrologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Kansas City, KS(Kansas City, KS Metropolitan Area Metro)
22
Positions
$67,647
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4801921053
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
22
Interviews:
67

Contact Information

Casey Kowalik
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
1.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
24
Non-Physician Staff:
3
0
Female Faculty:
16.7%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

All of our faculty are fellowship trained in various sub-specialties of urology. We have two very productive basic science laboratories of which the residents can use for their research projects.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

12 weeks

Salary Progression

$67,647
PGY-1
$70,313
PGY-2
$72,906
PGY-3
$76,966
PGY-4
$81,003
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Kansas City, KS
Metropolitan Area
Kansas City, KS Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West North Central
Metropolitan Population
2,935,922

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
85(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$302K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$61K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
22.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
2,935,922
Median Age
45 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.2
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
298 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
70%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
13.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.18
Gym Membership
50

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$67,647
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$79,585
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4801921053
Total Positions:
22
Interviews:
67
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Casey Kowalik
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/19/2025 - 9/30/2025
Interview Period:
11/8/2025 - 12/13/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
240

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Kansas Hospital and Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Kansas Hospital and Medical Center
Contact Person:
Debra S DeConink
Contact Email:
ddeconink@kumc.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4
PGY-5:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
40
Unpaid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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