Physician Assistant, Urology Fellowship - Surgical Track

Physician Assistant, Urology Fellowship - Surgical Track (260000DC) Established in 2011, our 12‑month program provides training that covers inpatient management, outpatient clinic activities, first‑assist training in the operating room (OR), and urologic procedure training. Didactic activities include weekly conferences, Grand Rounds, monthly journal clubs, and various CME conferences. Our program offers close mentoring with experienced PAs and world‑class urologists. Program Strengths Close APP‑M.D. mentoring relationship with some of the most respected urologists in the world Well‑established didactic program (weekly pre‑operative conference and grand rounds, monthly journal club and M&M conference, and attendance at national specialty conferences) Vast and diverse exposure to the field of urology, including access to the emergency room and inpatient activities at Clements University Hospital, and first‑assist training in a wide variety of robotic urologic surgical procedures Training Structure The first six months focus on core subspecialty rotations in BPH/LUTS, Kidney Stone Disease and Mineral Metabolism, Urologic Oncology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Neurourology, Reconstructive Urology, Prosthetics, and Trauma. The second six months provide growing autonomy with first assisting during robotic cases at Clements University Hospital and managing patients at the ambulatory care clinic and hospital. APPs are expected to attend and actively participate in weekly Urology Pre‑Op conferences and Grand Rounds, monthly Urology Journal Clubs, the annual Paul C. Peters Urology Symposium hosted by the Urology Department, and various other educational activities throughout the year. Benefits A stipend of $95,000 is awarded annually Complete benefits package as an employee of UT Southwestern, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous holiday, vacation, and sick leave benefits Admission Requirements PA Requirements: Certificate of graduation from an ARC‑PA accredited PA program Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Either eligibility for, or possession of, a Texas Medical License for Physician Assistants NP Requirements: Documentation of completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program Licensure as NP and RN by the Texas State Board of Nursing Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing Documentation of Acute Care certification Documentation of Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification General Requirements for All Candidates: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross Personal statement Curriculum vitae and/or resume Two letters of recommendation; if graduate within three years, one must be from the PA/NP program director, and if currently employed as an APP, one must be from a supervising physician. EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center