Chair's Message

The Department of Urology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is committed to attracting and nurturing top students and residents through our educational programs, conducting valuable basic and translational research through our scientific endeavors and improving the quality of life and health for our patients through our affiliated hospitals.

Exceptional Education

We aim to train the complete urologist and provide resources and programs to develop urologic physicians who are technically-proficient, passionate and innovative thinkers. We have nationally and internationally renowned faculty who teach and mentor our residents. Supervised clinical experience in adult and pediatric urology combined with laboratory research offers students, residents and fellows a broad base for their professional interests.

Residents are exposed to all urologic subspecialties and diverse patient populations through a variety of training sites. Our goal is to educate residents in the most advanced patient care and surgical techniques in every area of urology to allow them to pursue any path and serve any community they choose. Our program prepares residents for any career, including fellowship, academic, and community urology.

Transformative Research: Improving Lives Through Discovery

The Department’s multidimensional, highly transformative research program aims to translate scientific discoveries into impactful medical solutions for patients. These research advancements result in the delivery of system wide integrated urologic care across the spectrum of disease in order to improve overall health and quality of life for all patients. With its strong foundation of research and clinical excellence, the Department of Urology is changing the course of therapeutic developments, leading the way in translational and biotechnological research, launching innovative clinical trials, and enhancing the training and education of leaders in the field.

Thank you for your interest in our department. The information within this site will provide insight for former, current and prospective students and residents, physicians, faculty and staff. We invite you to explore the site to learn about our clinical divisions, comprehensive training programs, and innovative research. Please contact us with your questions and comments.

Edward “Ted” M. Schaeffer, MD, PhD
Chair, Department of Urology