The Department of Urology at OHSU is seeking world-class medical professionals to join it's impressive team. The Department is committed to providing the highest quality, state-of-the-art care for urology patients. Faculty members are recognized leaders in their fields, have advanced fellowship training in urological subspecialties, and are expert, high-volume surgeons. Specialized training includes urologic oncology, kidney stone disease, reconstructive urology, gender affirmation, pelvic floor medicine, pediatric urology and male infertility. The Department is devoted to a cultivating a care environment inclusive of all cultures, languages, socioeconomic backgrounds, racial and ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, religions, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, medical training (osteopathic and allopathic) and other areas in a manner that promotes diversity in our urologic leaders. To learn more about OHSU Urology, please visit the website: https://www.ohsu.edu/urology.

Clinical: Fellows will spend their time with different faculty performing gender-affirming surgeries, as well as other reconstructive urologic surgeries. How this exposure is balanced will depend on fellow interest, previous exposure in prior training, surgical skill, as well as clinical demand. Exposure to other reconstructive surgeries is important for a well-rounded training experience and to gain greater insight and knowledge about reconstructive principles. We anticipate that on average one day a week will be spent in an outpatient clinical setting/research/administrative time. Exposure to outpatient management is critical in building comfort and sensitivity with a vulnerable, underserved, and frequently traumatized patient population.

 

As this field is very collaborative with other specialties, fellows will have extensive exposure to other disciplines. Fellows will be expected to attend all meetings of the OHSU Transgender Health Program, including monthly committee meetings, monthly multi-disciplinary case reviews, etc. Fellows will attend and be expected to present research and clinical teaching presentations at national and international meetings, in particular the WPATH/USPATH/EPATH meetings, and the annual AUA meeting. Fellows may be asked to give teaching presentations within OHSU and locally, as well.

 

Dr. Jens Berli, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, who leads our Phalloplasty program, plans a fellowship training program for Plastic Surgeons in gender-affirming surgery as well. We envision a formal “exchange” period where the Urology and Plastic Surgery fellows would rotate for 2-3 months with the other service and act as the fellow for that service. This is particularly important in learning about phalloplasty procedures, and learning surgical skills unique to a plastic surgery experience.
Fellows will make daily patient rounds and act as a point of contact for residents in the residents’ management of patient care. This may include rounding on weekends at times.

 

As board-eligible and licensed urologists, Fellows will take call as OHSU faculty at a frequency consistent with other OHSU Urology faculty and be responsible for clinical care as a result of those duties. Fellows may also be called upon to periodically staff patient consults seen and worked-up by the residents. This is important in developing autonomy needed for future practice, as well as financial support of the fellowship position.

 

Outstanding level of professional performance expected. Professional performance is delivered in a manner that is compliant with the regulation and guidelines of all relevant regulating bodies (i.e. DNV, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, OHSU IRB, NIH and all other state, federal, and institutional regulatory guidelines.) Treats all patients, research subjects, trainees and co-workers with dignity and respect.

 

Academics: Fellow may be involved in teaching support staff in their area of professional expertise. Teaching is done through assigned lectures to be given during the course of the year and through teaching in the course of performing their own job by modeling best practices, mentoring trainees, guiding learning through delegating graduated and focused levels of responsibility. Must be knowledgeable of and compliant with all applicable regulating bodies (e.g. ACGME competencies for clinical faculty, NIH guidelines for research faculty).

 

Research: The existing research in gender-affirming reconstructive surgery is relatively limited. This positions us for ground-breaking research in this sub-specialty. Many opportunities for research collaboration exist within the OHSU Transgender Health Program with Plastic Surgery, primary care in both Internal Medicine and Family Medicine and other specialties.

• Doctorate in medicine (MD) or equivalent; Board certified/board-eligible Urologist.

• Current license and certification with the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners, Drug Enforcement Association certification, and CPR/PALS certification required.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.