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University of Missouri-Columbia Program

UrologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Columbia, MO(Columbia, MO Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
$65,584
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4802821076
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
32

Contact Information

Mark Richard Wakefield
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
9
0
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
28.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
60%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our training program focused on preparing physicians for their chosen career in either academic or community urology, with well-balanced training in the techniques of genitourinary surgery and art of clinical practice. We endeavor to provide quality patient care in all aspects of urology, including renal transplant. We strive to create a culture of scientific curiosity in a supportive environment.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$65,584
PGY-1
$68,169
PGY-2
$70,652
PGY-3
$74,301
PGY-4
$78,014
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully 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
Columbia, MO
Metropolitan Area
Columbia, MO Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West North Central
Metropolitan Population
6,154,422

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
72(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$314K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$60K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
24.6%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
6,154,422
Median Age
52 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.45999999999999996
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
13.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
72°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
216 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
77%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
13.92
Gas (per gallon)
$4.29
Gym Membership
52

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$65,584
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$91,089
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4802821076
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
32
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Mark Richard Wakefield
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/11/2026
Interview Period:
10/19/2026 - 12/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 2 Score:
230

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

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 Missouri Healthcare
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Missouri Healthcare
Contact Person:
Jeanne D Shiner
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
20
Unpaid Leave Days:
36

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff
4 years
Visa Sponsorship
- YOG C
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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