On the forefront of innovation The SIU Division of Urology has the capability, experience, and dedication to research new techniques and technology to aid in the advancement of patient diagnosis, management, and education across many pathologies in Urology. Our goal is to become a well-rounded department involved in the full spectrum of research. We have the ability to participate in the latest industry-sponsored clinical drug and device trials for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and BPH to name a few. All faculty physicians have initiated their own projects with successful funding from

Faculty Teacher of the Year for Resident Teaching Robert Blackwell, MD 2023 Samuel Grampsas, MD 2021 Ahmed El-Zawahry, MD 2018 Bradley Schwartz, DO, FACS 2013 Tobias Kohler, MD 2012 Faculty Teacher of the Year for Medical Student Teaching M. Francesca Monn, MD 2024 Outstanding Surgical Educator Nicholas Tadros, MD, MCR 2021 Samuel Grampsas, MD 2020 Ahmed El-Zawahry, MD 2018 Excellence in Teaching Residents - SIU Faculty Robert Blackwell, MD 2024, 2023, 2022 Danuta Dynda, MD 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018 Ahmed El-Zawahry, MD 2018, 2017, 2015 Samuel Grampsas, MD 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2015

Knowledge Base An evaluation and management of erectile function and dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction risk assessment. Male infertility risk assessment. Male infertility genetics. Screening and diagnostic radiographic and ultrasound techniques. Natural history and pathology of erectile dysfunction and male infertility. Selection of local therapy, contraindications and expected outcomes in treatment of erectile dysfunction. Selection of local therapy, contraindications for treatment of testicular failure and infertility. Consequences of systemic treatments on erectile function and testicular

The andrology fellowship will enable the resident to acquire an advanced body of knowledge and level of skill in the management of reproductive and sexual health diseases in order to assume a leadership role in teaching and research in the field. This will include: a. an understanding of the classification and evaluation of erectile dysfunction; b. knowledge of the indications, techniques, and complications of radiographic evaluation of the arterial supply of the penis; c. an understanding of the basic techniques of testicular biopsy, evaluation and tissue processing, recognition of basic

Urology Resident Benefits Springfield Stipends for FY 2016-2017 PGY-1 - $49,969 PGY-2 - $51,400 PGY-3 - $53,500 PGY-4 - $55,155 PGY-5 - $57,119 PGY-6 - $59,400 Child Care Leave Residents and Fellows may be permitted to take up to twelve (12) weeks of leave without compensation in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, after the birth of a child or the placement of a child with the resident/fellow for adoption or foster care. Contact Human Resources at the employing hospital for details. Duty Hours Each program will have duty hours optimal to the care of patients and in

Residents will rotate through two clinical services (SIU service and Springfield Clinic service) in 2-month (PGY-2&3/Uro-1&2 residents) and 3-month (PGY-4/Uro-3) intervals. The SIU service is responsible for participating in cases/clinics and managing the patients of the SIU attending urologist. One day per week, the adjunct faculty are also covered by the SIU service. The areas of urology encompassed by the SIU service include: General Urology Minimally-Invasive Surgery (Conventional Laparoscopy, Robotic-assisted Laparoscopy and Endourology) Oncology Andrology/Male Infertility/Male

General During the course of the urology residency program, the individual resident will have a variety of responsibilities including, but not limited to, patient care, preparation for conferences, teaching, and research. Each responsibility will be shared with other individuals including fellow residents, urology faculty, attending physicians and surgeons from other services. In each instance, the resident's share of responsibility will be commensurate with the level of experience of that resident. The individual urology resident should always initiate communication between the chief resident