In the latest Doximity ratings for 2026-2027, UNC Urology’s residency program ranked #19 in the country, placing it among the highest rated specialty programs of its kind, and further solidifying its long-standing position as one of the most desirable urology training programs among leading academic medical centers.
The UNC Urology Residency Program is widely recognized for its cutting-edge training in the most advanced diagnostic and surgical techniques, innovative use of the latest advances in robotic surgery, and its dynamic yet supportive and collegial learning environment.
Led by Dr. Kristy Borawski, Professor of Urology and Vice Chair of Education, the UNC residency program is renowned for its proven success at preparing residents to move into the most competitive fellowship programs or practice opportunities upon graduation, and providing outstanding, deep, and well-rounded training for their future careers in urology.
“We’re incredibly proud of this recognition, but what means the most to me is that it reflects the people who make our program special,” said Dr. Borawski.
“Our residents, faculty, and staff have built a culture where people are challenged, supported, and genuinely enjoy working with one another. That combination, along with a commitment to outstanding clinical and surgical training, is what makes UNC such a special place to train.”
Dr. Matthew Nielsen, Chair of the UNC Department of Urology and John Sloan Rhodes and John Flint Rhodes Distinguished Professor of Urology, added, “We enjoy and are proud of our shared commitment to creating a continuously improving environment where all on our team can learn, thrive, and grow together. Recognition like this from our colleagues around the country is a true honor, and encourages us to redouble our efforts—better knows no limit.”
The Doximity Residency Navigator is an interactive tool designed to help medical students research and compare residency training programs nationwide based on their unique career interests. It combines objective data with 260,000 nominations, ratings and reviews from over 52,000 U.S. physicians.
The Residency Navigator program lists can be sorted based on several qualities, including reputation, research output and program size. The rankings shown above are sorted by reputation, indicating that these residency programs are among those that board-certified physicians hold in the highest regard for quality of clinical training.
Some of the comments from participating Doximity reviewers regarding UNC’s Urology program:
- “Phenomenal culture and clinical training. UNC Urology has an amazing culture with approachable attendings and unparalleled clinical training – both in the operating room and clinical settings.”
- “Best program in the nation. Elite robotic experience, autonomy, collegiality, program director leadership. Graduates are ready to undertake any urologic challenge on day 1.”
- “Best Leadership Available. Attendings among most impressive physician leaders, educators, surgeons, clinicians in the country. Faculty is very strong, accessible and supportive.”
- “UNC provides phenomenal training. Very cohesive group of residents, great attendings who are extremely invested in teaching. Broad training that prepares equally well for academics or private practice. I could not recommend the program highly enough.”
- “Lucky to be UNC Urology. Truly one of the best programs. Amazing operative training (aka no fellowship needed), true work life balance during residency, a PD who bleeds for the residents, family-like resident culture, and the ability to do anything I want after residency with a chair who will actively support my path whatever it will be. I can’t imagine a better place to train.”
- “Totally resident focused; amazing culture. Having been around the program from medical school, through residency, and now as an attending, I can’t imagine a better place to work and live. The quality of clinical and surgical training, the breadth and depth of clinical scope, the expertise and personalities of the faculty and staff, and the incredible camaraderie of the residents is unparalleled. I had a BLAST in my residency here.”