Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology
Training & Education

Robotic Urologic Oncology Fellowship

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The Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology at University of Southern California (USC) offers five positions in the Robotics Urologic Oncology (RUO) Fellowship. Two are available through the Endourological Society Match, and three are offered directly through the department. The fellowship is a 12-month commitment starting August 1 through July 31.

Fellows will undergo an apprenticeship under the tutelage of world-renowned faculty, including Drs. Inderbir Gill, Mihir Desai, Monish Aron, Rene Sotelo, Hooman Djaladat, Andre Abreu and Jullet Han.  They will work directly with faculty primarily at Keck and Verdugo Hills Hospital as well as  select satellite locations, Los Angeles General Medical Center and Garfield Medical Center.

Our program has an intensive clinical and surgical curriculum which includes the following but not limited to:

  • XI and SP Robotic approaches to urologic oncology as well as benign conditions
  • MRI/TRUS fusion prostate biopsies and focal therapies, including High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) and cryoablation for prostate cancer.
  • Aquablation, the first FDA-cleared surgical robot utilizing automated tissue resection for the treatment of BPH.

Each fellow is expected to participate in over 250 cases over a one-year period.

Numerous teaching/educational opportunities are available through weekly resident teaching conferences, GU Tumor Board, and departmental grand rounds, as well as monthly M&Ms conferences and RUO journal clubs.

There are also abundant opportunities for clinical research, as the department currently holds several IRB-approved clinical databases for all urologic malignancies. For those with an interest in basic science, the department has several investigators who are currently doing basic science research on various aspects of urologic oncology. Fellows will also have access to a fully equipped small- and large-animal laboratory for preclinical projects if desired.

APPLICATION PROCESS

  • How to apply:

    Candidates should submit their completed application  by March 1st of the current cycle (penultimate year of residency).

    The positions are a 12-month commitment starting on August 1st of each academic year.

    Candidates must have completed an ACGME-accredited residency in the United States or Canada and be eligible for medical licensure through the California Medical Board, however, at this time, our institution does not have ECFMG recognition status therefore we will not be able to accept Visa holders.

  • Licensure Requirement:
    All fellows must hold a California Physicians and Surgeons License before starting their program. Special or limited licenses are not accepted.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    Postgraduate training must be accredited by one of the following:

    • ACGME (U.S. or territories)

    • RCPSC or CFPC (Canada)

    Training must include at least four months of general medicine.  View full licensure requirements

    Visa Sponsorship

    • J-1 visa sponsorship is available only for ACGME-accredited programs.

    • Non-ACGME program applicants are not eligible for J-1 or H1B visa sponsorship through LA General Medical Center or Keck/USC.

      • The Urology RUO and SUO training programs are Non-ACGME programs.

    Application Notice:
    Due to the high volume of applications, submissions that do not meet the above requirements may not receive a response.

Contact

Program Director

Monish Aron, MD, MCh

Associate Program Director

Jullet Han, MD

Please email applications to:

Shannon Piazza