Urologic OncologyCanada

University of Ottawa / The Ottawa Hospital

Ottawa, ON

Two-year combined research and clinical urologic oncology fellowship for a single fellow, mentored by four fellowship-trained urologic oncologists at one clinical site linked to a cancer centre and research institute.

Length2 years (research and clinical)
Spots1 fellow

What stands out

  • Optional Master's in Epidemiology during the fellowship
  • Advanced case mix including urinary reconstruction and multi-organ resection
  • Fellows are not required to take call
  • Division keeps prostate, bladder, kidney and upper tract cancer surgical databases with a full-time manager
Program lead
Ilias Cagiannos
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Direct application
Focus
Advanced cancer cases including urinary reconstruction, multi-organ resection, laparoscopic, open and robotic surgery; optional Masters in Epidemiology
Eligibility
Open to Canadian-trained applicantsNo USMLE neededCanadian program (no US visa needed)
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Structure
2 years combining research and clinical training
Research
Group studies include RCTs of renal hypothermia in partial nephrectomy and tranexamic acid at cystectomy; OHRI Methods Centre statistics support
Hospitals
The Ottawa Hospital · Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Faculty
Rodney Breau, Luke T. Lavallée, Christopher Morash