Training at MSK
The Urologic Oncology Fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is the largest and oldest of its kind in the world. Established by Willet Whitmore, Jr., in 1951, the program continues a tradition of rigorous clinical and research training in urologic oncology.
Graduates of our Urologic Oncology Fellowship Program have become leaders in urologic oncology and chairs of departments at major medical centers in the United States and around the world.
Accredited by the Society of Urologic Oncology, the fellowship is structured to provide a two-year experience consisting of one year of research, followed by one year of clinical training.
Every year, an outstanding trainee in the Urologic Oncology Fellowship program will be awarded an endowed fellowship by The Rona Jaffe Foundation. The Rona Jaffe Foundation Fellowship was created in honor of Peter T. Scardino, MD, FACS, an emeritus member of the Urology Service and former chief of the service from 1998 to 2006.
Clinical Experience
The clinical experience provides fellows with comprehensive, multidisciplinary, hands-on training in all aspects of the surgical management of genitourinary cancers as well as interaction with medical and radiation oncologists.
Learn more about clinical experience gained through the fellowship.
Research Experience
Qualified urologists can participate in one to two years of research training. Learn more about the research experience.
Benefits and Environment
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan — a vibrant, safe community with many nearby activities for adults and children. Salary and benefits are provided to all fellows according to level of training (number of postgraduate years). In addition, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center provides housing accommodations at a subsidized rate to all fellows in the form of unfurnished apartments within a short walking distance of the hospital. There are many schools and affordable childcare options nearby.
Deadline
See Society of Urologic Oncology for application deadline
Length of Program
Two years
Eligibility
All fellowship candidates must have completed residency training in urology and be board-eligible urologists. The candidate must have passed the USMLE examinations or any equivalent predecessor or successor examination and hold a valid ECFMG certificate. Selected candidates must qualify for and obtain a limited permit to practice medicine from the New York State Education Department, in accordance with its requirements and be visa-eligible.
How to Apply
Please refer to the Society of Urologic Oncology website to complete the Fellowship Match Application and view the timeline.