Urologic OncologyUnited States

Moffitt Cancer Center

Tampa, FL

SUO-accredited two-year fellowship: a year of clinical, translational or bench research, then a clinical year in GU oncology with open, minimally invasive and robotic surgery at Moffitt, plus complex cases at Tampa General Hospital.

Length2 years (1 research year, 1 clinical year)
Spots3 fellows per year (program began in 2009 with 1)
SalaryMoffitt GME stipend schedule for Moffitt-employed fellows, by PGY level; AY25-26 ranges from $72,009 (PGY-3) to $89,003 (PGY-8)
SUO accredited

What stands out

  • High-level IVC thrombus and other cases needing cardiothoracic or vascular support are done at Tampa General
  • Research fellows are embedded in medical oncology clinic and radiation oncology at the end of year 1
  • Yearly invited professorship plus virtual visiting professorships
Program leads
Michael Poch, Logan Zemp
Apply through
AUA / SUO Match
Focus
Open, minimally invasive and robotic GU oncology surgery; clinical, translational or bench research
Eligibility
Not statedUSMLE requiredNo visa sponsorship
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Structure
Year 1 research; year 2 clinical in 4-week blocks by surgical service, usually 1 to 2 clinic days and 3 to 4 OR days per week
Research
Year 1 clinical, translational and/or bench research; each fellow writes and submits one clinical trial protocol, following SUO guidelines
Case numbers
  • Over 700 major operations per year (five full-time fellowship faculty)
  • Over 900 endoscopic operations per year (five full-time fellowship faculty)
Hospitals
Moffitt Cancer Center, including outpatient clinics and surgical centers · Tampa General Hospital (affiliate)
Faculty
Julio Pow-Sang, Scott Gilbert, Roger Li, Adam Luchey, Brandon Manley, Rodrigo Rodrigues Pessoa, Wade Sexton, Philippe Spiess
Requirements (3)
  • Graduate of an ACGME (or equivalent) urology residency
  • No visa sponsorship
  • Application form, CV, program director letter plus two letters, transcripts and USMLE scores, personal statement, photo