UAB Urology interviewed 45 candidates for three slots in the incoming class of 2017. Interviews were held on Sept. 26 and Oct. 21. Thirteen of the 45 candidates participated in a visiting medical student four-week acting internship. For these 13 applicants, we piloted virtual interviews using GoToMeeting, allowing us to meet and interact with video conferencing as a follow-up to the rotation. With the rising costs of travel and applications for prospective residents, we hope to secure funding and perform further research on the use of virtual interviews for the urology match next year. Match day will be Jan. 19, 2017, and the new interns will start their general surgery PGY-1 year next June.

"We had an exciting interview season! The quality of the urology applicants is amazing! Each year, we see more and more outstanding applicants," said Peter N. Kolettis, M.D., professor and residency program director. "It is great to see so many bright students with diverse interests and diverse backgrounds interested in our field and in our program. The future of urology and our residency program is bright."