Urology Robotic/Oncology Fellowship

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Active Clinical Trials

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Peer-Reviewed Publications in Past 5 Years

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Credentialed Expert Physicians/Researchers

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Urology Residents/Fellows

About Our Fellowship

The Department of Urology at Houston Methodist offers a one year fellowship in Urologic Robotic Surgery. This position is accredited by the Office of GME at Houston Methodist Hospital. This is a funded position with salary benefits are commensurate with PGY level 6 or higher.

Fellows will be involved clinically with several members of the department. The primary focus will be on minimally invasive approaches in urologic oncology, including a high volume of robotic radical prostatectomy, robotic radical cystectomy (with intra-corporeal diversion) and robotic renal surgery. The fellow will also be exposed to robotic reconstructive urology, including augmentation cystoplasty and complex fistulas. In addition, this experience will be complemented by involvement in complex open urologic oncology, with a specific focus on locally advanced renal and other retroperitoneal tumors. It is expected that fellows will participate in more than 200 laparoscopic/robotic cases during the one-year period.

Eligibility and Application

Eligibility for application and acceptance to this 1 year Laparoscopic/ Robotic Assisted Urology Fellowship for Urology requires graduation from a 5- or 6-year ACGME accredited Urology residency. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible for certification by the American Board of Urology. Candidates must be a citizen of the United States or Canada. Candidates must hold a full Texas Physicians Medical License.

To apply for our 2025 year, please submit the following information to Gina Collier:
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation

Get In Touch

Program Contact

Gina Collier
6560 Fannin St., Suite 2100
Houston, TX 77030
Tel: 713.441.5861
Email: vmcollier@houstonmethodist.org

Program Directors

Program Director
Brian Miles, M.D.

Assistant Program Director
Raj Satkunasivam, M.D., M.S., F.R.C.S.C

Upcoming Academic Events

Grand rounds, tumor boards, regularly scheduled series and case presentations are offered in multiple clinical disciplines and Houston Methodist locations.
Research Seminar - Guangyu Wang, PhD

Guangyu Wang, PhD

Jan 28 @ 9AM

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Concept to Commercialization—How to Take an Idea to Market 2025, Session 1
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Christopher Lincoln, PhD Translation & Quality Administrator Introduction to Intellectual Property and Lee Schwartz Vice President Legal Services

Jan 28 @ 12PM

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Grand Rounds conducted in 2023
These educational events are held according to varying schedules by departments and divisions within the Houston Methodist Academic Institute

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