Acting Instructor Urologic Oncology FellowshipUrology
Acting Instructor Urologic Oncology FellowshipUrology
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$ 91692 - 105252
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Job Description
The Department of Urology at the University of Washington has 1 one fulltime fellowship opportunity in Urologic Oncology. The fellow will be appointed as an Acting Instructor in our program with an anticipated start date of July 1 2026. Acting instructors hold annualappointments that align with a 12month service period (July 1June 30 and may be reappointed to subsequent annual terms. Faculty with 12month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12month period (JulyJune) meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off.
The monthly salary range for this position will be: $7641 $8771 per month $91692 $105252 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by UW Physicians (UWP) practice planmay provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.
Overview
The goal of advanced training in urologic oncology is to provide further knowledge and skills beyond the expertise achieved during a urology residency program. The additional expertise should include scholarship critical analysis of complex clinical problems and development of advanced technical skills. The fellow should develop good skills in the planning of multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. The trainee should also achieve expertise in basic and clinical scientific research methodologies.
After completing a twoyear minimum fellowship in Urologic Oncology the surgeon should demonstrate the following unique characteristics:
- Advanced expertise in the multidisciplinary management of patients with urologic cancer;
- Knowledge and the ability to apply the critical principles of:
- Medical oncology
- Radiation oncology
- Uropathology
- Urologic imaging techniques;
- Ability to perform complex tumor resections with a clear understanding of the benefits and the technical limitations of surgical procedures;
- Ability to perform laparoscopic approaches for diagnostic and therapeutic treatment of urologic malignancies;
- Extensive knowledge of and technical experience in urinary tract diversion and reconstruction;
- Knowledge of the biology of urologic malignancies;
- Comprehension of and facility with scientific methodology study design biostatistics clinical trials and data analysis;
- Ability to manage academic or tertiary referral clinical practice participate in continuing education.
- Skills for selfeducation and collaboration in translational research.
Fellowswill be under the mentorship of Dr. John Gore for subspecialty training in urological oncology. The primary site of training will be the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). The fellowwill collaborate with worldclass surgeons and with superb residents and other areexpected to participate in all Departmental and Divisional seminars and educational activities.
First Year
First year duties and expectations will primarily be oriented to your research project.
Second Year
In the second year the fellowwill devote the majority of your effort to clinical surgical training and patient care with approximately 20 oftime available for clinical research. The duties assigned include assisting in the Urology Clinic and in the OR at UWMC accumulating clinical data and writing clinical papers.
- Admission is contingent upon completion of an ACGME accredited urologic training program < or an appropriate foreign program.
- The applicant complete the Society of Urologic Oncology Fellowship Application in order to apply.
- Applicants must be eligible for or possess a Washington State Medical License.
- In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H1B visa graduates of foreign (nonU.S. medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Employment Type
Grant
