Research

The research resident has the opportunity to spend the research block both at The George Washington University and at the National Cancer Institute of the National Institute of Health.  The George Washington Urology Department has fostered a close working relationship with the Urological Oncology Branch of the National Cancer Institute of the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.  Residents work in the lab of Dr. Marston Linehan and Dr. Peter Pinto on projects concerning renal cancer, bladder cancer, and prostate cancer.  Research is currently focusing on novel bladder instillation agents to treat localized bladder cancer as well as exploring image guided focal therapy of prostate cancer.  Residents may also explore any desired topics they feel are interesting with the guidance of Dr. Linehan and Dr. Pinto.  Additionally, work at The George Washington University is currently exploring cryo-ablation of bladder cancer as well as novel methods of preventing cavernous nerve injury during radical prostatectomy.  

Conferences

• Weekly Grand Rounds (Morbidity and Mortality Conference, GU Oncology Conference, guest lectures, resident lectures)
• Weekly resident conference (Campbell’s Conference, Pathology Conference, Radiology Conference)
• Weekly resident conference with Dr. Frazier (at GW)
• Weekly resident conference with Dr. Katz (at INOVA Fairfax)
• Monthly Pediatric Conference
• Monthly Journal Club
• Monthly M&M (at INOVA Fairfax Hospital)
• Biannual in-service review at faculty member’s home
• Biannual Pediatric Journal Club
• Biannual laparoscopic/animal lab   

Personal/Free Time

Life outside of residency is full of all that Washington DC has to offer for a single person or a family.  There are 3 major international airports within 45 minutes, there are 4 major sporting teams in DC so you can enjoy a football game with the beloved Redskins, or a basketball game with the Wizards or a hockey game with the Capitals.  Or, you can spend an evening with the new Nationals baseball franchise at the new stadium in downtown DC.  There is a fantastic nightlife and outdoor activities all year round with dozens of museums including the internationally renowned Kennedy Center.  There are dozens of parks and hikes within walking distance or a short metro ride from the hospital and the Blue Ridge Mountains are a short one hour car ride.  Most residents live in Washington DC or in close by Northern Virginia.   

Benefits

The department pays for the Campbell’s Urology series at the beginning of the junior year as well as the basic science conference in the junior year, 1 conference during the research year and 1 conference in addition to the AUA during the chief year.  Resident’s pay is comensorate by year (see below).  There are 3 weeks of vacation yearly given with priority to the upper level residents.  For a full list of benefits see:  www.gwumc.edu/smhs/gme/index.html

Salaries for the 2011-2012 academic year are as follows (note that salaries for 2012-2013 have not been determined yet)

PGY 1             $51,531.84
PGY 2             $53,327.52
PGY 3             $56,041.92
PGY 4             $58,317.84
PGY 5             $60,990.48
PGY 6             $63,349.92
PGY 7             $65,229.12
PGY 8             $67,191.84

For any questions regarding the residency program please call (202) 741-3157 or email Jessica Ruiz at jruiz@mfa.gwu.edu