PA

Training Details
Our one-year training program is divided into two sections:
The first section (six months) is spent learning about the main subspecialty areas of urology. This will include rotations in BPH/LUTS (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms) Kidney Stone Disease and Mineral Metabolism Urologic Oncology FPMRS (Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery) Neurourology and Reconstructive Urology Prosthetics and Trauma.
The second section allows growing autonomy with first assisting during robotic cases at Clements University addition the APP will see and manage patients at our state-of-the art ambulatory care clinic and at Clements University Hospital.
The APP is expected to attend and actively participate in weekly Urology Pre-Op conferences and Grand Rounds monthly Urology Journal Clubs the annual Paul C. Peters Urology Symposium hosted by the Urology Department and various other educational activities throughout the year.

Financial Information
The Garry Weber APP Urology Fellowship Program offers a competitive salary and benefits package:
A stipend ($95000) is awarded annually
As an employee of UT Southwestern the APP will be eligible for a complete benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage and generous holiday vacation and sick leave benefits


Admission Requirements
Application materials should include the following for a Physician Assistant (PA):
PA Program transcripts
Certificate of graduation from an ARC-PA accredited PA program
Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Either be eligible for or have a Texas Medical License (for Physician Assistants)
Application materials should include the following for a Nurse Practitioner (NP):
NP Program transcripts
Documentation of completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program
Licensure as NP and RN by Texas State Board of Nursing
Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing
Documentation of Acute Care certification
Documentation of Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification
All candidates should submit the following:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) accredited from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Personal Statement
Curriculum vitae and/or resume
Two letters of recommendation. If you have graduated within three years one recommendation must be from your PA/NP program director. If currently employed as an APP one must be from a current supervising physician.

Benefits
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing and include:
PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare no copay
Paid Time Off available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!