Fellowship in Uro Oncology

1. Must have successfully completed residency training in an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited Urology program.
2. Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
3. Must have successfully completed all United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) steps.
4. Must be eligible for certification by the American Board of Urology.
5. Must be eligible to obtain a California medical license.
6. Must apply according to the Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) Fellowship Match Program policies.

UC San Diego School of Medicine is part of the University of California, San Diego, a research-intensive academic institution in California. The university integrates medical education, scientific research, and advanced patient care. UC San Diego Health provides a multidisciplinary clinical environment for physician training and specialized treatment. The Fellowship in Urologic Oncology is a two-year program accredited by the Society of Urologic Oncology, designed to prepare physicians for careers in urologic cancer care, research, and academic leadership. The first year focuses primarily on research in clinical trials, translational science, and health services, equity, and outcomes research. The second year emphasizes clinical training and complex open and robotic surgeries for kidney, bladder, prostate, testicular, and penile cancers, as well as adrenal disease and advanced retroperitoneal and pelvic oncologic surgery. Fellows also participate in multidisciplinary patient care, teaching, and progressive development of surgical independence.

1. Complete residency training in a Urology program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
2. Complete and submit the Society of Urologic Oncology fellowship application.
3. Ensure successful completion of all steps of the United States Medical Licensing Examination.
4. Verify eligibility for certification by the American Board of Urology.
5. Ensure eligibility to obtain a California medical license.
6. Apply according to the policies and procedures of the Society of Urologic Oncology Fellowship Match Program.