EndourologyCombinedUnited States
University of Pennsylvania (Minimally Invasive, Robotics & Endourology)
Philadelphia, PA
One-year combined robotics/laparoscopy and endourology fellowship across three Penn hospitals: robotic oncologic and reconstructive cases, plus PCNL with renal access training and ureteroscopy. The balance can be shifted toward one area.
Length1 year
Spots1 fellow (the program has trained a fellow continuously since 2005)
Endourological SocietyApproved for the Endourological Society Minimally Invasive Urologic Oncology program
What stands out
- Mostly console time, as dedicated PAs handle tableside assisting
- Dedicated half-day OR block for the fellow to book cases from their own clinic
- Simulation center with robotic, laparoscopic and percutaneous trainers
- Program lead
- Justin Ziemba
- Apply through
- Endourological Society Match
- Timeline
- Complete application due by email by April 1, 2026 at 5 PM Eastern (2027 match); the date for the next match is not yet posted
- Focus
- Combined endourology + robotic/laparoscopic: PCNL, ureteroscopy, robotic surgery across subspecialties; minimally invasive urologic oncology option
- Eligibility
- Not open to Canadian-trained applicantsUSMLE: not statedNo visa sponsorship
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Training
- Structure
- 1 year; weekly robotic and PCNL blocks plus research and education time; fellow clinic every other week
- Research
- Protected research time in the monthly schedule: clinical trials, health services, outcomes, education/simulation and QI, with Leonard Davis Institute and Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Safety options
- Case numbers
- Nearly 1000 robotic cases per year (faculty combined)
- Nearly 120 PCNL and 600 ureteroscopy cases per year (faculty combined)
- Hospitals
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania · Penn Presbyterian Medical Center · Pennsylvania Hospital
- Faculty
- Thomas J. Guzzo, Daniel Lee, Phillip Mucksavage, Robert Caleb Kovell, Ariana L. Smith, Phillip M. Pierorazio
Requirements (7)
- US citizen or permanent resident; no visa sponsorship
- Completed an accredited US urology residency
- Eligible for Pennsylvania medical license
- Endourological Society Match application
- CV
- Personal statement (750 words or less)
- 3 letters of recommendation, 1 from residency program director