Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The urology residency program is supported by faculty highly committed to teaching and research. Residents are strongly supported and encouraged towards scholarly productivity, which will provide the competitive edge in their future career. Jacksonville, FL, is a beautiful family friendly and affordable city with white sandy beaches, golf greens and more for recreational and cultural activities. UF Health-Jacksonville, is friendly environment that foster diversity among its workforce.
Total Program Size
1
1
1
1
1
0
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Matching program name
AUA Match
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
40
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
550
Minimum score
501
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
65
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
25
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4801100194
Beeper or Home Call
15
15
15
15
15
Program Director
First Name
Joseph
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Costa
Degrees
DO
Address
Univ of Florida Coll of Med-UF Health
Dept of Urology 2nd Fl Faculty Clinic
653 W 8th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.663534 30.347067)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Shahriar
Last Name
Koochekpour
Degrees
MD, PhD
Address
Univ of Florida-Coll of Med-UF Health
Dept of Urology 2nd Fl Faculty Clinic
653 W 8th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.663534 30.347067)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
15.00
% IMG
85.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
41.10
% Male
58.80
Total Physician
11
Total Non Physician
3
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
20.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 13 | ||
| Year | 13 | ||
| Year | 13 | ||
| Year | 13 | ||
| Year | 13 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $61,547 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 2 | $63,607 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 3 | $65,788 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 4 | $68,451 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 5 | $71,307 | 15 | 10 |
Total Positions
5
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
Yes
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://med.jax.ufl.edu/education/resman/manualpdfs/leave_types_of.pdf