Acting Instructor, Men's Health/Andrology Fellowship (2028-2029) - Urology

Acting Instructor, Men's Health/Andrology Fellowship (2028-2029) - Urology . University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: School of Medicine: Urology . Seattle, WA . The Department of Urology at the University of Washington has (2) two full-time fellowship opportunities in Men's Health/Andrology (2028-2029).

The fellow will be appointed as an Acting Instructor in our program, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2028. Acting instructors hold annual appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30) and may be reappointed to subsequent annual terms. Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. The monthly salary range for this position will be: $8,500 - $9,385 per month ($102,000 - $112,620 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 plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. ESSENTIAL AND UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS OF A FELLOWSHIP TRAINED ANDROLOGIST Andrology is the study of functions and diseases peculiar to males, especially in the reproductive organs, which includes expertise in the medical and surgical management of male infertility, erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s Disease, and hypogonadism.

The goal of advanced training in Andrology is to provide further knowledge and skills beyond the expertise achieved during a urology residency program. This additional expertise should include scholarship, critical analysis of complex clinical problems, and development of advanced technical skills. The fellow should develop good skills in the planning of multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. Further, the fellow should achieve expertise in clinical scientific research methodologies.

OVERALL GOALS & OBJECTIVES After completing a one-year minimum fellowship in Andrology, the fellow should demonstrate the following unique characteristics: Advanced expertise in the multidisciplinary management of patients with male factor infertility, erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s Disease and hypogonadism. Knowledge and the ability to apply the critical principles of: Plastic surgery Prosthetic surgery Microsurgery Urologic imaging techniques Andrology laboratory testing Ability to perform complex genital surgery with a clear understanding of the benefits and the technical limitations of surgical procedures; Extensive knowledge of and technical experience in microscopic vascular, reconstructive, and sperm retrieval surgery; Knowledge of the biology of spermatogenesis; Comprehension of and facility with scientific methodology, study design, biostatistics, clinical trials, and data analysis; Ability to manage academic or tertiary referral clinical practice, participate in continuing education. Skills for self-education, and collaboration in translational research. . Each applicant must meet the following qualifications to be eligible for the Andrology Fellowship program: The applicant must have completed an ACGME-accredited urologic residency training program.

The applicant must have a letter of support from their urology residency program director recommending them for the fellowship and attesting to the applicant's successful completion of the urology training program. The applicant should have passed all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE). The applicant must be eligible for a Washington State Physician (MD) license prior to starting fellowship.

The applicant must be registered with the AUA to participate in the Andrology Fellowship Match. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) : In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, all International (non-U.S.) Medical Graduate applicants are required to be ECFMG certified and have successfully completed all three steps of the USMLE, or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services before they apply. . Curriculum Vitae Personal Statement Three letters of recommendation (including 1 letter of support from urology training program director recommending them for the fellowship and attesting to the candidate’s successful completion of the urology training program) AUA Andrology Fellowship Match Registration Form