The U-M Medical School Department of Urology's Urologic Oncology Fellowship is a three-year program consisting of one-year of clinical training and two-years of research. The fellowship is designed to train individuals for independent academic careers in urologic oncology.
- Urologic Oncology Fellowship accredited by the Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO)
- Designed for training individuals for independent academic careers in Urologic Oncology
- One year of clinical training
- Two years of research, customized to applicant's needs
- Two research tracks available: Translational Science track and Health Services Research track
Program Requirements
- US citizen or permanent green card holder
- Commitment to an academic research career in urology
- Provide evidence of excellence in academic scholarship
- Completion of an accredited urology residency program
Application Information
Application acceptance is from November 1 – February 28. All applicants are required to submit an SUO fellowship application package which includes:
- CV
- One-page personal statement outlining the career goals of the applicant
- Three letters of support
- Candidates that receive a favorable review will be invited for an interview, at which time official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts may be required.
- Direct work and learning with the Department of Urology's Urologic Oncology team, recognized as one of the premier programs nationally
- Provides expertise in:
- Urologic surgery
- Radiation oncology
- Medical oncology
The University of Michigan offers highly competitive salaries and tremendous benefits to our residents/fellows. An overview of salary, benefits and employment eligibility is available on the University of Michigan Medical School website.
Current fellows in urology train across a wide range of urologic specialties, including endourology, urologic oncology, pediatric urology and more.
- Understanding health policies with advanced quantitative methods
- Implementation and dissemination research
- Mixed and qualitative methods
- Quality improvement
- Prostate cancer genetics, gene discovery, and metastasis
- Biomarker discovery and therapeutic development
- Prostate and bladder cell biology
- Faculty mentor-supervised research project
- Required core curriculum focused on:
- Designing, implementing, analyzing, and reporting on an approved research project
- Receiving formal instruction in fundamental research methods
- Gaining instruction in cancer biology (translational science track) or health services research (health services track)
- Tracks and mentors chosen before starting the program in consultation with Program Director or co-Program Director
- Early selection of research path and mentor aids in project development and program integration
- Completion of a U-M course on responsible and ethical conduct of human research is required
- Additional credentialing required for specific research activities (e.g., animal research, hazardous substances)
Learn more about the Society of Urologic Oncology Fellowship experiences.
- Avinash Maganty, MD (Massachusetts General Hospital)
- Allison May, MD (University of Virginia)
- Brittney Cotta, MD (MD Anderson)
- Udit Singhal, MD (University of Michigan)
- Kristian Stensland, MD (University of Michigan)
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