BALTIMORE, MD, JANUARY 21, 2015-Earlier today, medical students wishing to specialize in urology learned where they will complete their residency, as results from the highly competitive Urology Residency Match Program were issued to 433 students and 123 registered programs.

Of the 493 students registered in the 2015 Urology Residency Match, nearly 88 percent submitted preference lists and vied for 296 available residency slots. Of those who submitted lists, 68 percent matched, there was only one vacancy left unmatched.

Medical students begin the residency application process at the beginning of their final year in medical school. After they apply to various registered programs across the country, programs invite selected candidates for interviews, which are held in the fall and early winter. Once the interview period is over, both registered parties submit their preference lists to the American Urological Association who has performed the Match annually on behalf of the Society of University Urologists for more than 25 years. ,

"As a leading organization for the specialty of urology, it is our pleasure to play a role in this critical milestone on the path to becoming a urologist," said AUA Office of Education Chair and Urology Residency Match Audit Committee member, Elspeth McDougall, MD. "These new residents are just beginning their journey as surgeons and we wish them nothing but success as they embark on this remarkable professional career."

On average, participants submitted 63 applications, with programs receiving an average of 246 applications. Programs granted an average of 35 interviews, with potential residents taking an average of 10 interviews. Matched applicants had an average of 14.27 programs on their preference lists.

The 2015 Match results continue to show a strong presence of female graduates applying for and matching with urology programs. This year, 76 of 112 female participants (68 percent) matched with programs, up from 64 percent in 2014.

Statistics on the 2015 Match and past Match results can be found by visiting: ,http://www.auanet.org/education/urology-and-specialty-matches.cfm.

About the American Urological Association: Founded in 1902 and headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland, the American Urological Association is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology, and has more than 21,000 members throughout the world. The AUA is a premier urologic association, providing invaluable support to the urologic community as it pursues its mission of fostering the highest standards of urologic care through education, research and the formulation of health policy.

Contact:
Christine Frey, AUA
410-999-7091
Cfrey@auanet.org