Urologic OncologyUnited States
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
Two-year SUO-accredited program covering medical and surgical urologic oncology, clinical trials and basic or translational research, with a weekly GU tumor board and shared care with medical and radiation oncology.
Length2 years (third year at department discretion)
Spots1 fellow per year
StartsJuly 1
Salary$92,700
SUO accredited
What stands out
- Urology-led clinical trial program; fellows help plan, design, write and run trials
- Graded responsibility in grant writing tied to the fellow's lab projects
- SUO didactic series plus Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center research conferences
- Program lead
- Brian Shuch
- Apply through
- AUA / SUO Match
- Focus
- Clinical and surgical urologic oncology, clinical trials, basic and translational research
- Eligibility
- Not statedUSMLE: not statedVisa: not stated
- Contact
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Training
- Structure
- Two-year appointment; continuation depends on satisfactory first-year performance; about 3 full OR days a week; third year possible at department discretion
- Research
- Assigned urologic oncology research mentor (co-mentor may sit outside urology); at least one grant submission expected; research funded by philanthropy
Requirements (3)
- Completed or completing an ACGME-accredited urology residency
- Qualify for California medical licensure
- Application, CV, personal statement, three letters