Urology
| Code | 443 |
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| دانشکده/پردیس | School of Medicine |
| گروه/دانشکده | Department of Urology |
| Degree | Specialty (Residency) |
| Apply | Apply |
Program Description:
Urology has achieved dramatic progress not only in Western countries, but also in Islamic Republic of Iran in recent years. Rarely kidney and ureteral stones are managed with open surgery in our academic centers. We are currently prominent in the region in the field of kidney transplantation. We have already begun and are expanding laparoscopic training, which is used as a preferred approach in a number of diseases, such as adrenalectomy.
Our specialists are actively involved in the management of infertility (ART) in all major cities. Currently, surgeries, such as robotic laparoscopy, microsurgery, three-dimensional surgery, the use of stem cells, selective chemotherapy against malignant cells, and treatment of urology diseases using immunological methods are included in programs of the world’s scientific societies, toward which we are advancing.
Objectives:
- In the next 10 years, this course in the country will be among top countries in the region in terms of educational standards, research production, and providing health services to people.
- To train specialists who are scientifically updated, competent, responsive, and sensitive to the health of individuals and society in the field of urology and interdisciplinary fellowships.
Duration:
4 years, full-time.
Admission Requirements
General Requirement: To apply for this program, you will need to fulfill a number of requirements, which can be found in the Graduate Admission Requirements.
Specific Requiremetns: Degree in General Physicians (M.D) or Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) by one of the Iranian or foreign universities.
The eligible candidate should have successfully completed an approved general physician program and should be proficient in English or Persian.
Admission Deadline
Tehran University of Medical Sciences has a rolling application system and reviews student applications all year round.
However, the deadline for the September intake is June 31.
Education Fees and Yearly Expenses
For complete and comprehensive information about fees and expenses, please refer to the Education Fees and Yearly Expenses section.
Table: The overall structure of the course
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Educational ward, unit, or area |
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Syllabus- Measures |
Duration (month) |
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Clinic |
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Outpatient visit- selecting, filing cases, and hospitalizing patients, performing outpatient procedures, educating the lower-level classes, following up the expert consultations given to the patients, responding to expert consultations requested, and other measures in accordance with the ward schedule |
Three days a week during the course |
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In-patient ward |
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Visiting hospitalized patients, stabilizing patients admitted in the ward, performing diagnostic- therapeutic procedures at the bedside, Preparing patients for surgeries, patient care, educating the lower-level classes, and other measures in accordance with the ward schedule |
Every day during the course |
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Operating room |
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Participating in surgeries by observation, assisting, or performing independently, in accordance with the ward schedule |
Three days a week during the course |
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Procedure room |
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Participating in procedures by observation, assisting, or performing independently, in accordance with the ward schedule |
During the course, case study |
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General Surgery ward |
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Familiarity with the basics of surgery and tissue repair, familiarity with the operating room and surgical instruments, familiarity with patient care before, during, and after general surgeries and vascular surgery |
2 months |
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Pediatric Surgery ward/ pediatric urology ward |
Participation in the surgeries of children’s genitourinary tract |
1 month |
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Gynecology ward |
Familiarity with and participation in surgeries, management of pelvic floor disorders in women and the female pelvic anatomy |
1 month |
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Pathology |
Familiarity with the microscopic view of normal and abnormal tissues of the urinary tract |
During the course |
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Radiology |
Familiarity with the analysis of imaging associated with genitourinary system Familiarity with the principles of ultrasound |
During the course |
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Elective ward |
According to the ward selected |
1 month |
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Contact Information:
In case of any inquiries, you can contact the Office of Vice-Dean for International Affairs at TUMS School of Medicine through the following:
Contact Person: Dr. Erfan Amini
Tel.: (+9821) 66348560
Fax: (+98 21) 66348553
Email: amini.erfan@gmail.com
Website:
Address: Department of Urology, Sina Hospital, Hasanabad Sq., Imam Khomeini St., Tehran 113646911, Iran
To contact the Office of International Admissions, please use the following information:
Tel.: (+98 21) 8890 2090-93, Ext.: 169
Email: admission@tums.ac.ir
Address: No. 21, Dameshgh St., Vali-e Asr Ave., Tehran 1416753955, Iran
Apply Now!
In case you are ready to apply, please refer to TUMS Online Application Form below.
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Alternatively, you can visit the following pages if you require more information about the university:
- Undergraduate Admission Requirements
- Scholarships and Financial Aids
- Education Fees and Yearly Expenses
- Student Housing
- Undergraduate Programs
- Other Programs