The 2025 Urology Match: Results From the Society of Academic Urologists Program Director Survey

Objective To provide a comprehensive overview of the 2025 Society of Academic Urologists (SAU) program directors (PD) survey and their perspectives on key aspects of the SAU Urology Match. Methods A survey consisting of 43 questions designed and distributed by the SAU was sent to all PDs in the 2025 SAU Urology Match. Descriptive analyses were performed on the responses, and qualitative themes were extracted from free-text answers. Results One hundred and four (61%) of PDs completed at least one survey question. In terms of interview modality, 43% offered virtual-only, 23% hybrid, and 34% in-person-only. Cost was a key reason among those programs offering virtual/hybrid formats, and applicant assessment was a main factor for programs offering the in-person option. A quarter of programs hosting in-person interviews provided hotel accommodations to mitigate applicant costs. Programs cited a lack of funding or institutional policies as factors in not providing financial incentives. Preference signals were used as a screening tool before application review by 76% of PDs, and 46% incorporated signals into the initial application review. Conclusion The results provide a comprehensive overview of PDs' views on recent changes to the SAU Urology Match. The findings reveal variations in interview formats and the use of preference signaling, along with growing concerns about the financial burden linked to in-person interviews. These insights are valuable for informing future improvements to the SAU Urology Match.