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Urology Residency
Excel as a urologist and graduate of one of our longest-running programs. Treat patients through advanced urologic procedures, and train and conduct research with over 25 fellowship-trained faculty.
Residency
Residency
New name, same mission
We are proud to announce that Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) is now Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University. While our name has changed, our commitment to building a healthier community remains the same. Through our nationally recognized Graduate Medical Education programs, we continue to provide comprehensive, community-based training across multiple hospitals and clinics. This integration with ODU enhances our research and collaboration opportunities, further empowering us to address healthcare disparities and advance medical education.
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What sets us apart?
100% pass rate
Our residents have maintained a 100% American Board of Urology pass rate for 20 years and finish well above the 50% required in index procedures.
Global reach
Volunteer and serve in communities all over the world, with mission trips to Mexico, Senegal, Zimbabwe and more.
Research expertise
Collaborate with investigators across departments and in Urology subspecialties with our faculty, more than half of whom are fellowship-trained.
Nationally recognized
Our partner Sentara Norfolk General Hospital named top-25 urology provider in U.S. World and News Report.
Where you'll train
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Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, the primary teaching hospital for Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, is home to the area's only Level I trauma center and burn trauma unit, the region's premier heart program, and a Urology program rated "high-performing" by U.S. News & World Report. Residents round on inpatient consult and surgery patients, receiving daily assignments that cover a spectrum of procedures and match residents' experience with the complexity of cases. Residents also see patients in our weekly half-day outpatient clinic at Sentara Norfolk General.
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Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters is the only freestanding children's hospital in Virginia. With 206 beds, it is the regional pediatric referral center for coastal Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. The hospital, a pediatric Level I trauma center, is home to the area's largest and most advanced neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, as well as the state's only acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. Residents complete inpatient rotations at the hospital and manage pediatric outpatient care in a weekly clinic.
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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is the oldest continuously running hospital in the Navy. This fully accredited, tertiary care hospital is a 360-bed facility with an average daily inpatient load of 238 patients. Through its extensive Graduate Medical Education programs, the Naval Medical Center conducts internships and residency training in medicine, dentistry, and psychology. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is one of three major teaching hospitals in the Navy with residency programs in 13 specialty areas. Residents rotate through the facility's inpatient and outpatient clinics in their first two years.
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Sentara Ambulatory Care Clinic
Our residents participate in Sentara's Ambulatory Care Clinic, which provides uncompensated medical care to uninsured or underinsured Norfolk residents. The clinic is a follow-up option for patients recently discharged from Sentara hospitals and emergency facilities. The Ambulatory Care Clinic provides various services including lab services, X-rays, EKGs, specialty clinics, and medication assistance programs, which are available to help patients get prescription medications free or at a reduced cost. Our residents deliver outpatient services weekly at this facility.
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Urology of Virginia
Urology of Virginia is an outpatient practice that provides treatment for kidney, urinary tract, prostate, pelvic, or other urological needs. Our residents rotate through Urology of Virginia's ambulatory care clinic and spend the bulk of the working day in one of the outpatient urology offices. This rotation provides a much-needed educational experience in the outpatient setting.
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Sentara Leigh Hospital
Sentara Leigh Hospital is a 250-bed acute care facility specializing in orthopedic, cardiac, advanced imaging, obstetrical, gynecological and breast care services. Sentara Leigh Hospital offers a contemporary care environment for general medical/surgical and ambulatory services. The medical center includes the 48-bed Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara Leigh, one of Sentara's multiple specialized orthopedic care facilities. Trainees complete rotations at Sentara Leigh during their last four years of residency.
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Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is a 276-bed acute care facility offering specialized, tertiary services and the region's only Level III trauma center. It houses the Sentara Heart Center and Sleep Center and provides specialty care in orthopedics, neurosurgery, and thoracic and colorectal surgery. Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is one of the region’s accredited stroke centers. Our residents rotate through this facility for a month during each of their four training years.
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Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center brings a broad range of care to the people of southeast Virginia and northeast North Carolina. A local, independent, community-focused organization, Chesapeake Regional offers area residents high-quality, technologically advanced healthcare delivered by people who openly display their caring, concern and compassion.
At Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University now life happens, and we want you to be covered when it does. That’s why we offer competitive benefits packages for our residents and fellows.
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A supportive environment
Work-life balance is important during your residency, and we are committed to supporting our residents throughout their time at this medical school. Through the Wellness Works program, our residents and fellows receive the same wellness resources as our faculty and staff.
In addition, for Resident Wellness program residents and fellows give you access to support groups, after-hours counseling services, running clubs, leadership coaching, and more.