Michigan Urology Academy (MUA)

While the field of Urology has made tremendous strides over the past two decades, encouraging more medical students to enter the specialty, particularly those from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds, remains a challenge. To help all medical students explore opportunities in Urology, understand potential career paths, and navigate the application process, we are introducing the Michigan Urology Academy.

MUA 2025

MUA Virtual Workshop

Our virtual MUA will be held March 13-15, 2025. Medical students in all years are invited to apply to this unique program. The deadline to apply for the virtual MUA program is Friday, February 14, 2025, by midnight EST.

Application Process

Eligibility

  • US Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Current student in an accredited medical school in the US, Canada or Caribbean
  • Curiosity/Interest in Urology

Application Instructions:

We recommend collecting all the necessary documents for your application before initiating the process. Please see items required below.

  • Complete the Program Application
  • Submit your CV
  • Submit your unofficial transcript
  • Submit a personal statement reflecting on your training to date. Include any information regarding previous experience working in organizations that address health inequalities, living in a community or area adversely affected by health inequalities, or personal experience with health inequalities. Please type or paste your text into the text box. (300-word limit)
  • Submit your thoughts on what you think is the biggest barrier to advancing health equity. Please type or paste your text into the text box. (300-word limit)

If you have any questions about eligibility or wish to apply, please contact Maria Gutierrez at [email protected] or 734-763-1542.

Program Agenda

In-Person MUA - May 28-30, 2025

Additionally, 12 rising M4 medical students without a home urology program will be selected from the applicant pool to participate in an in-person program at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. In collaboration with Henry Ford and Wayne State Urology, we offer a unique opportunity to have your personal statement reviewed and to interact with our residents and students who have matched this year. Our program will cover expenses for travel, accommodations, and meals.

The deadline to apply for the in-person MUA program is Friday, February 14, 2025, by midnight EST. Selected participants will be notified via email.

Eligibility:

  • Current M3 student in an accredited medical school in the US, Canada or Caribbean without a home urology program who is planning to apply in urology
  • US Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Completed application for MUA (see above)

Within the application, you will find a question asking whether you are interested in taking part in the in-person program.

Program Agenda