Urology Oncology Fellowship Candidate

Role Purpose

The Urology Oncology Fellowship Candidate is responsible for advancing clinical expertise, research capability, and academic contributions in the subspecialty of urologic oncology. Under the supervision of senior consultants, the candidate participates in patient management, engages in structured research, contributes to teaching activities, and upholds the highest standards of professional and academic performance. This role supports the development of future specialists capable of delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in urologic oncology.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Excellence and Patient Care

• Participate in the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of patients with urologic cancers under consultant supervision.

• Support clinical services in outpatient clinics, inpatient rounds, tumor boards, and surgical procedures.

• Ensure patient-centered care while adhering to clinical guidelines, safety protocols, and oncology best practices.

• Contribute to multidisciplinary care coordination with oncology, radiology, pathology, and nursing teams.

2. Teaching, Training, and Academic Engagement

• Actively participate in teaching sessions for medical students, interns, and junior residents.

• Deliver bedside teaching, tutorials, and educational discussions as assigned.

• Maintain strong teaching performance scores in accordance with program expectations.

3. Research and Scholarly Activities

• Initiate, participate in, and develop clinical research projects related to urologic oncology.

• Contribute to data analysis, manuscript preparation, and academic presentations.

• Work toward producing scholarly output, including publications, abstracts, posters, and conference contributions .

4. Professional Conduct and Peer Collaboration

• Demonstrate exemplary professionalism in clinical, academic, and research settings.

• Maintain positive peer relationships and achieve peer evaluation scores averaging not less than 3.5 out of 5.

• Uphold all institutional policies, ethical standards, and residency program regulations.

5. Community Engagement and Outreach

• Participate in hospital-led awareness activities, screening programs, and community outreach initiatives.

• Support educational campaigns aimed at improving public understanding of urologic cancers.

1. Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Follow hospital protocols, accreditation standards, and patient safety guidelines.

• Maintain accurate and complete clinical documentation.

• Engage in clinical audits, morbidity and mortality meetings, and quality improvement activities.

7. Certification and Program Requirements

• Successfully complete all examinations, assessments, and certification requirements mandated by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) or an equivalent accrediting body, as required for fellowship completion.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Minimum Requirements

• Medical degree with completion of residency in Urology.

• Demonstrated strong academic and clinical performance during residency.

• Professional conduct meeting program expectations.

• Peer evaluation average ≥ 3.5 / 5.

• Evidence of participation in teaching, research, and community service.

Desired Experience

• Prior involvement in clinical research, proposals, or academic activities.

• Experience presenting at conferences or contributing to research outputs.

Desired Education & Skills

• Strong interest in urologic oncology.

• Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to balance academic, clinical, and research responsibilities effectively.