Acting Instructor, Endourology and Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship (2027-2028) Urology at University of Washington

The Department of Urology at the University of Washington has (1) one full-time fellowship opportunity in Endourology and Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship (2027-2028). The anticipated start date will be July 1 this position has an annual service period of 12 months July 1-June 30.The fellow will be appointed as an Acting Instructorin our program and will experience both high case volumes complex case mixes and a vast array of research opportunities. The fellowship is focused on clinical endourology and kidney stones and will participate in our Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Stone Clinic. The fellows will be mentored by three Endourology faculty Drs. Jonathan Harper Mathew Sorensen and Robert Sweet. A variety of research opportunities are available including collaboration with the Applied Physics Laboratory on improving ultrasound for the detection and treatment of kidney stones and the Center for Research in Education and Simulation Technology. We are accredited through the Endourology Society. The program has a structured curriculum according to these requirements.Our Department performs between 70-100 percutaneous procedures per year and fellows will have the opportunity to learn to gain their own percutaneous access.The monthly salary range for this position will be: $7641 - $8771 per month ($91692 - $105252 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by UW Physicians (UWP) practice planmay provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.Overall Goals and ObjectivesThe overarching goal of the Endourology Fellowship is to provide a balanced training environment in basic and advanced endourology laparoscopic and robotic surgery within the framework to create academic leaders. By the completion of the Endourology Fellowship the fellow is expected to::Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex kidney stone diseaseIndependently perform common kidney stone surgeries with expertise including shockwave lithotripsy ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy and percutaneous nephrolithotomyCounsel patients effectively regarding dietary management for kidney stone preventionUnderstand the indications for medication management of kidney stone disease and common medication side effectsDemonstrate proficiency in all aspects of upper urinary tract minimally invasive surgeryUnderstand research methodology and be proficient in manuscript preparationDemonstrate fundamental teaching skills to residents and medical studentsAdmission is contingent upon completion of an ACGME accredited urologic training programor an appropriate foreign program.The applicant must have a letter of support from their urology training program director recommending them for the fellowship and attesting to the candidates successful completion of the urology training program. Two additional letters are required.Applicants must be eligible for or possess a Washington State Medical License.In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Key Skills Airside Operations,Bidding,Integration,Data Entry,Accomodation,Cost Estimation Employment Type : Grant Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 7641 - 8771