This prestigious 12-month full-time Uro-Oncology fellowship provides advanced subspecialty training in urological oncology for urologists aiming to transition into a consultant-level role. Fellows will gain high-level clinical and surgical experience across the four major urological tumour sites: prostate, bladder, kidney, and testis.
Supervisors:
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Declan Cahill – Prostate Cancer (Clinical Lead)
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Pardeep Kumar – Bladder Cancer
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Erik Mayer – Prostate and Testis Cancer
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David Nicol – Kidney and Testis Cancer (Chief of Surgery)
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Chris Ogden – Prostate Cancer
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Alan Thompson – Bladder and Prostate Cancer (Brachytherapy)
Length:
12 months (full-time)
Eligibility:
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Completion of Urology training
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Hold FRCS (Urology) or equivalent
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GMC registration and valid UK visa required for non-EU international candidates
Clinical Components:
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2 full days/week in theatre: major robotic, laparoscopic, open, and brachytherapy procedures
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Exposure to total pelvic exenteration and collaborative surgical cases
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Multidisciplinary team meetings for four tumour types (case presentation included)
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Joint outpatient clinics with medical and radiation oncologists
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Presentations at Surgical Morbidity & Mortality meetings (every second month)
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Daily ward rounds for inpatients
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Participation in non-residential on-call rota (1:7 basis)
Key Objectives & Opportunities:
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Attain full-spectrum clinical and operative proficiency in uro-oncology
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Hands-on training in robotic and laparoscopic surgery
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Gain academic, leadership, and collaborative experience through exposure to Royal Marsden’s world-class team
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Prepare for consultant-level appointment in uro-oncology
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Deepen theoretical knowledge and participate in ongoing research, if desired
Training Covers Tumour Sites:
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Prostate cancer
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Bladder cancer
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Kidney cancer
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Testis cancer
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Robotic and brachytherapy training included
How to Apply / Contact:
For more details and application inquiries, email: [email protected]