Urologic Oncology Clinical Instructor Fellow
University of Virginia, Virginia, MN, United States
Overview
The University of Virginia has a storied history in the field of Urology. With a recent increase in our oncology faculty and designation of The Emily Couric Cancer Center (EC4) as the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Commonwealth of Virginia, we are honored to offer a dedicated one-year Urologic Oncology Clinical Fellowship with the option of a second year of research if desired.
Although a new program, we are well-suited for comprehensive training in Urologic Oncology. Our seven full-time faculty are fellowship trained. Our catchment area includes central and the entire western half of Virginia allowing for a high surgical volume covering all types of urologic pathology. Importantly, fellows will be rigorously trained in all areas of surgical training including endoscopic, laparoscopic, robotic, and open surgery. We stress a multidisciplinary approach to genitourinary oncology, working closely with our partners in radiology, radiation therapy, and medical oncology to deliver personalized, state-of-the-art care to our patients.
Qualifiations
To be eligible for our Fellowship program, an applicant must:
Be a graduate of a Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)-accredited medical school in the US or Canada
Have completed United States Medical Licensing Examination Steps I, II, and III
Have completed or anticipate completion of an ACGME-accredited Urology residency program
Meet requirements and obtain an unrestricted full Virginia medical license prior to commencing the program
Be a citizen or permanent resident in the United States or Canada
If selected as a potential candidate for the Fellowship, the applicant will be required to fulfill conditions for UVA Faculty Appointment (Clinical Instructor Level) as delineated by the University of Virginia and University Physicians Group
Application Instructions
Items Needed for Application:
Current Curriculum Vitae
Personal Summary Statement describing interest in Urologic Oncology and UVA
At least three letters of recommendation – one of which must be from the urology residency program director and also urology Chair. For MD/PhD applicants, a LOR is also requested from applicant’s research mentor.
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The University of Virginia has a storied history in the field of Urology. With a recent increase in our oncology faculty and designation of The Emily Couric Cancer Center (EC4) as the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Commonwealth of Virginia, we are honored to offer a dedicated one-year Urologic Oncology Clinical Fellowship with the option of a second year of research if desired.
Although a new program, we are well-suited for comprehensive training in Urologic Oncology. Our seven full-time faculty are fellowship trained. Our catchment area includes central and the entire western half of Virginia allowing for a high surgical volume covering all types of urologic pathology. Importantly, fellows will be rigorously trained in all areas of surgical training including endoscopic, laparoscopic, robotic, and open surgery. We stress a multidisciplinary approach to genitourinary oncology, working closely with our partners in radiology, radiation therapy, and medical oncology to deliver personalized, state-of-the-art care to our patients.
Qualifiations
To be eligible for our Fellowship program, an applicant must:
Be a graduate of a Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)-accredited medical school in the US or Canada
Have completed United States Medical Licensing Examination Steps I, II, and III
Have completed or anticipate completion of an ACGME-accredited Urology residency program
Meet requirements and obtain an unrestricted full Virginia medical license prior to commencing the program
Be a citizen or permanent resident in the United States or Canada
If selected as a potential candidate for the Fellowship, the applicant will be required to fulfill conditions for UVA Faculty Appointment (Clinical Instructor Level) as delineated by the University of Virginia and University Physicians Group
Application Instructions
Items Needed for Application:
Current Curriculum Vitae
Personal Summary Statement describing interest in Urologic Oncology and UVA
At least three letters of recommendation – one of which must be from the urology residency program director and also urology Chair. For MD/PhD applicants, a LOR is also requested from applicant’s research mentor.
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