title: Fellowship in endourology, the job search, and setting up a successful practice: an insider's view.
abstract: The field of endourology, which encompasses genitourinary endoscopy and percutaneous, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery, has advanced rapidly over the past quarter century, causing endourology to be considered a subspecialty of urology. The Endourological Society, which is recognized by the American Urological Association, offers numerous clinical and research fellowship opportunities throughout the world. The decision to seek postresidency fellowship training in endourology is complex as is the process of seeking subsequent employment. We offer guidance on the decision-making process to obtain fellowship training as well as on early steps into subsequent academic or private practice settings.
authors.affiliation: Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA. bichung@stanford.edu
authors.forename: Benjamin I
authors.initials: BI
authors.lastname: Chung
authors.forename: Surena F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Matin
authors.forename: Michael C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Ost
authors.forename: Howard N
authors.initials: HN
authors.lastname: Winfield
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers; D032982:Contracts; D005257:Fellowships and Scholarships; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007586:Job Application; D017008:Negotiating; D011331:Private Practice; D011364:Professional Practice; D013038:Specialization; D017748:Time Management; D014572:Urology / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration*