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Academic Practice
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Episode # 331 • 25 Sept 2026
Transitioning an Independent Practice to an Academic Urology Program
How can private practice and academic residency programs work together to shape the next generation of urologists? On this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Jose Silva interviews Dr. Javier Castillo about launching an academic residency within a busy private urology group in Puerto Rico. They highlight the business, training, and research challenges involved, as well as the innovations that make real collaboration possible. Dr. Castillo also reflects on why building character in trainees is just as important as teaching surgical skill.
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