• Fellowship Requirements

  • Applicants from the United States must have successfully completed an accredited Urology residency program.
  • Applicants must be board eligible or board certified at the commencement of the fellowship year. A current Ohio medical license must be obtained.
  • Previous evidence of training and clinical experience in basic laparoscopic skills must be documented.
  • Letters of recommendation will be required from the individual’s program director and two other individuals familiar with the applicant’s training and performance.
  • Non-US applicants will be considered for the position if they are able to obtain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Ohio and have successfully completed a urology residency. The applicants VISA status must be current and allow for clinical activity.The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
  • The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Evaluation

  • The endourology fellowship program must have an ongoing independent assessment of the following components of the education program: fellow performance (clinical judgement, management strategy, informed consent, operative ability, aftercare and management of complications, critical evaluation of journal articles and research domains), faculty performance, patient care, and program objectives. Well-defined mechanism for evaluation of each of these components must be implemented as well as methods for using the feedback gained for improvement of the program.
  • Each program must be subjected to external review by the Fellowship Review Committee. This external review should occur every five years and will ensure that all of the essential elements of the fellowship are available and adhered to by the trainee, the trainer and the host institution.

• Match Process

  The Endourology Fellowship match is run in partnership with the AUA. After applying through the AUA match link, all applicants are required to send a copy of their application, 3 letters of recommendation and CV via e-mail to the programs that they are applying to as well as Debra Caridi, Endourological Society Fellowship Coordinator, debra@endourologysociety.com

Courses offered through The Ohio State University College of Medicine

• Med 4 Sub-Internship Elective

  Med 4 students will function as “acting interns” for patients hospitalized for acute care needs. Responsibilities include: independently assessing admissions, writing admission H and Ps, entering admission orders to be co-signed by the resident, rounding daily on his/her own patients, independently assessing and contributing to the treatment plan, writing progress notes, entering daily orders, calling consultants, answering nursing questions, coordinating transitions of care with night coverage and at discharge, attending conferences and teaching and mentoring Med 3 students.

  The primary learning modality of Doc-4 is through clinical experience. However, reading, web-based modules and standardized patient scenarios may be employed to meet the learning objectives. The course is designed to allow the student to gain preliminary exposure in the evaluation of urological complaints, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Emphasis is on principles of urologic history taking and urologic physical examination. Principles of urinalysis are taught as well as the principles of reading urologic-related radiographic studies. In the operating room, principles of urologic surgery are taught, and the student is given the opportunity to assist.

• Away Elective Urology (Non-OSU Students)

  Away elective urology students will function as “acting interns” for patients hospitalized for acute care needs. Responsibilities include: independently assessing admissions, writing admission H and Ps, entering admission orders to be co-signed by the resident, rounding daily on his/her own patients, independently assessing and contributing to the treatment plan, writing progress notes, entering daily orders, calling consultants, answering nursing questions, coordinating transitions of care with night coverage and at discharge, attending conferences and teaching and mentoring Med 3 students.

  The primary learning modality of Doc-4 is through clinical experience. However, reading, web-based modules and standardized patient scenarios may be employed to meet the learning objectives. The course is designed to allow the student to gain preliminary exposure in the evaluation of urological complaints, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Emphasis is on principles of urologic history taking and urologic physical examination. Principles of urinalysis are taught as well as the principles of reading urologic-related radiographic studies. In the operating room, principles of urologic surgery are taught, and the student is given the opportunity to assist.

Opportunity from the Department of Urology

• UroScholar’s program

  This four-week opportunity is offered to OSU students completing their first year of medical school.
  
  Students will spend 2 weeks on the Oncology service and 2 weeks on the Benign service. This experience can be adjusted based on your particular interest, but we want to ensure a broad exposure to the different aspects of urology.
  
  Students will have a faculty mentor they can connect with regularly. Connecting with your faculty mentor gives you the opportunity to benefit from their expertise and will be a good resource in the future. We can help you pick a mentor based on your interest and goals.
  
  Participate in morning rounds and outpatient clinics.
  
  Develop skills associated with the diagnosis and initial management of common acute and chronic urologic issues.
  
  Describe the pathophysiology, presentation, evaluation, management and appropriate disposition of patients who have the following broad-based urogenital conditions: Bladder cancer, kidney cancer, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, BPH, stones, urinary incontinence and void dysfunction.
  
  Develop advanced skills in performing a thorough genitourinary exam.
  
  Operating room exposure.
  
  Participate in didactic sessions and simulation sessions.
  
  Participate in a urology research project during the rotation with a faculty mentor. This can be the same mentor as the clinical faculty mentor or they can be different. Following consultation with a faculty mentor, students will identify a research question and objectives, develop a study plan and execute a research strategy.
  
  Students will present their research to the department the last week of their rotation during a grand rounds.
  
  Includes a $2,500 stipend paid in two installments of $1,250 each.

• How to apply

  Contact Michelle McCoy at Michelle.McCoy@OSUMC.edu for additional information and an application. Applications are due mid-January and students are notified by the end of February if accepted.