Related Web Sites

AMA—FREIDA (Fellowship and Residency Electronic Interactive Database)
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/2997.html
This site allows you to search for U.S. residency programs and fellowships by specialty, location or other criteria. Provides contact information and basic requirements for each program.

Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
http://www.aamc.org/audienceeras.htm
Web site through which residency applicants submit applications and supporting materials directly to programs.

National Residency Matching Program (NRMP)
http://www.nrmp.org
The AUA suggests that all urology residency applicants also enroll in this match should your urology program require this for your general surgery placement.

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
http://www.ecfmg.org
The ECFMG assesses the readiness of international medical graduates to enter residency or fellowship programs in the United States that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

American Board of Urology (ABU)
http://www.abu.org
This is the official web site for the certifying board for urologists.

Association of Residency Coordinators in Surgery (ARCS)
http://www.apds.org/ARCS.htm
Official web site of the organization provides current newsletters, tips on evaluating resident applications, upcoming meetings etc.

Residency Coordinators Information Page (AMA)
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/11164.html
This page includes current events, schedules, upcoming meetings and surveys relevant to residency coordinators.