Institution
University of Rochester Medical Center
Subspecialty
Minimally Invasive Urology
Address
Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic and Robotic) Urologic Surgery
Center
Department of Urology
University of Rochester Medical Center
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, New York 14642
Goals and Objectives
Training in advanced urologic laparoscopy
and robotics.
Responsibilities
of the fellow include perioperative and intraoperative care
of patients undergoing complex laparoscopic urologic procedures.
This includes operating on the adrenals, kidneys, bladder,
and
prostate. The fellow will also be involved in performing daVinci
robotic urologic procedures (robotic prostatectomies, pyeloplasties,
etc). Our program has a very large volume of minimally invasive
urologic surgeries. Graded surgical responsibility will be
given to the fellow for individual operative cases. Data collection,
analysis, and presentations at national meetings are an integral
part of this fellowship.
The fellow will have protected time to pursue clinical and basic
science research opportunities. Additional responsibilities
will include participation in teaching residents and medical
students
in the evaluation and treatment of patients in all aspects
of urology, with particular emphasis on laparoscopy and robotics.
The fellow will be involved as a participant and instructor
in
ongoing dry and wet laboratory sessions designed for the residents
and medical students.
Facilities
Duration
One-year fellowship
Salary
Equivalent to University of Rochester Medical Center PGY 6
level.
Prerequisites
Completion of an approved ACGME urology residency or foreign
urologic training program equivalent
Valid New York State License
Interested applicants (graduates of formal urology training
programs) should forward their application
(obtained through The Endourological Society at www.endourology.org), CV and 2 to 3 letters of recommendation
with a cover letter to the attention of:
Jean Joseph, M.D. and Erdal Erturk, M.D.
c/o Stephany Greenough
University of Rochester Medical Center
601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 656
Rochester, NY 14642
Phone: 585-756-5469
Email: stephany_greenough@urmc.rochester.edu
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