Course Director:
Louis R. Kavoussi, MD
Professor of Urology

Medical students are welcome to participate in an unparalleled experience as clinical clerks for a four-week rotation. The Department of Urology at North Shore-LIJ Medical Center provides a unique environment for students to learn about the field of urology. The Department provides state of the art medical and surgical care in all aspects of adult and pediatric urology. Our faculty represents international leaders with expertise in uro-oncology, neurourology/continence, stone disease, pediatrics, minimally invasive surgery, infertility and inflammatory diseases. Students will be exposed to all aspects of urologic practice including laparoscopic, open, image guided and endoscopic surgery, as well as office-based practice. State-of-the-art equipment is available including the Da Vinci surgical system, laser technology, surgical imaging systems, lithotriptors and ablative energy sources. The Department is part of the largest health system in the area, providing a tremendous volume of varied clinical cases.

The medical student clerkship is divided between the two campuses, Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Medical Center and North Shore Manhasset. Time will be allocated on the adult rotations of both campuses where students will be integrated into the clinical team and have independent supervised direct patient care responsibilities. Interested students can also spend time on pediatric urology at Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York. Students will have the opportunity to interact with patients under the tutelage of attending staff in the office and hospital setting. Students will experience personal didactic sessions with faculty as well as participate in system wide conferences such as Grand Rounds and Journal Club. There are ample opportunities to participate in research projects and achieve publications.