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UCLA's Urologic Oncology Fellowship Program
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Open date: November 13, 2025
Next review date: Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
UCLA's Urologic Oncology Fellowship Program is accredited by the Society of Urologic Oncology. The program is directed by Dr. Brian Shuch, Associate Professor of Urology, Director of the Kidney Cancer Program and Meinhardt Chair for Kidney Cancer Research. The UCLA Urologic Oncology Fellowship Program provides a post-residency training program in all aspects of urologic oncology, including clinical (medical and surgical), clinical-research trials and basic urologic research.
Multi-disciplinary Clinical Management - Each fellow participates in the ongoing weekly activities of the urologic oncology patient population, specifically including patient evaluation, presentation, discussion with medical oncologists, interaction with protocol nurses and final decisions on treatment and placement on clinical trials.
Surgical Oncology
Two full days each week is devoted to hands-on surgical expertise in the operating room, where the fellow will become familiar with a wide variety of procedures.
Clinical Conferences
Participation is required in the following weekly conferences: Genitourinary Oncology Tumor Board, Urology Grand Rounds and Clinical Trials Working Group. The fellow is also expected to participate in the educational training programs for the residents, including journal club and teaching rounds.
Research
Each fellow is assigned a basic science project in urologic oncology under the supervision of the corresponding lab director. The fellow will also participate in weekly lab meetings and UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center research conferences and is invited to participate in monthly Kidney Cancer Research Meetings. In conjunction with the research area, each fellow will be given gradual responsibility in grant writing related to his/her lab projects.
Clinical Research
The fellow has an opportunity to participate in an active program of urologic oncology clinical trials. He/she will assist in planning, designing, writing and conducting the trial, along with the day-to-day follow-up of patients. This will also give the fellow the chance to interact with clinical nurses and study coordinators and assist in the final analysis and manuscript preparation.
Qualifications
Candidates are required to have completed or anticipate completion of a urology residency in an ACGME-accredited program prior to being considered for a position. They must also qualify for California medical licensure. The fellow will be appointed for a two-year period from July 1-June 30, contingent upon satisfactory performance during the initial year. A third year of training may be undertaken at the Department's discretion. One position will be offered each year.
Application Requirements
Society of Urologic Oncology Fellowship Application - The applicant is required to fill out pages 2 through 7 in the application.
Pages 8–9 must be filled out by your references and accompanied by a formal letter.
Personal Statement - Please submit your personal statement.
Cover Letter - Please upload your most updated CV.
Professional Headshot - Please submit your professional headshot.
- 3 letters of reference required
Letters of recommendation are required. References should complete pages 8–9 from the SUO application and include them with their signed letters.
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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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