WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number one hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage and merit increases, and much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall well-being and include:

• PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay
• Paid Time Off available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

GARRY WEBER APP UROLOGY FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY – SURGICAL TRACK

Are you looking to practice to your fullest potential? Does a mentoring relationship with experienced APPs and world-class Urologists interest you? The Garry Weber APP Urology Fellowship Program – Surgical Track may be what you are looking for.

Established in 2011, this 12-month structured postgraduate program provides broad and diverse exposure to the field of Urology. Training includes inpatient management, outpatient clinic activities, first-assist training in the operating room, and urologic procedural training. Educational experiences include weekly conferences, Grand Rounds, monthly journal clubs, and various CME conferences. 

The Department of Urology at UT Southwestern Medical Center provides an academic environment focused on patient care, research, education, and professional development.

The 2027 Garry Weber APP Urology Fellowship – Surgical Track is anticipated to begin in March 2027.

If Urology training is what you are looking for but you do not have the appropriate certifications for operating room practice, or surgery is not your primary area of interest, candidates may also consider the Garry Weber APP Urology Fellowship – Clinical Only Track, which provides Urology education and experience with a greater focus on clinical practice. Veteran’s encouraged to apply. 

PROGRAM STRENGTHS

• Close APP-physician mentoring relationships with experienced Urologists
• Established didactic program, including weekly pre-operative conferences and Grand Rounds, monthly Journal Club and M&M Conference, and opportunities to participate in specialty conferences
• Broad and diverse exposure to the field of Urology
• Emergency room and inpatient activities at Clements University Hospital
• First-assist training with experienced Urology APPs
• Exposure to a variety of robotic urologic surgical procedures
• Progressive clinical and surgical autonomy throughout the fellowship

TRAINING DETAILS

The one-year training program is divided into two sections:

First Six Months

The first six months focus on building foundational knowledge across the major subspecialty areas of Urology, including:

• BPH/LUTS (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia/Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms)
• Kidney Stone Disease and Mineral Metabolism
• Urologic Oncology
• FPMRS (Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery)
• Neurourology
• Reconstructive Urology
• Prosthetics
• Trauma

Second Six Months

The second portion of the fellowship allows for growing autonomy, including first assisting during robotic cases at Clements University Hospital.

The APP Fellow will also see and manage patients in the ambulatory care setting and at Clements University Hospital, providing experience across multiple components of Urologic care.

Throughout the program, fellows are expected to attend and actively participate in:

• Weekly Urology Pre-Op Conferences
• Weekly Urology Grand Rounds
• Monthly Urology Journal Clubs
• Urology M&M Conferences
• Annual Paul C. Peters Urology Symposium
• Additional educational activities throughout the fellowship year

LENGTH OF PROGRAM

12 Months

FELLOWSHIP START DATE

March 2027

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The Garry Weber APP Urology Fellowship Program offers an annual salary of $95,000.

As employees of UT Southwestern Medical Center, APP Fellows are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with holiday, vacation, and sick leave benefits.

PROGRAM APPLICATION

Candidates interested in the Garry Weber APP Urology Fellowship – Surgical Track should submit the application materials applicable to their professional pathway.

Physician Assistant Applicants

Application materials should include:

• PA Program transcripts
• Certificate of graduation from an ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program
• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Eligibility for or possession of a Texas Physician Assistant license

Nurse Practitioner Applicants

Application materials should include:

• NP Program transcripts
• Documentation of completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program
• Licensure as an NP and RN through the Texas Board of Nursing
• Authorization for prescriptive authority through the Texas Board of Nursing
• Documentation of Acute Care certification
• Documentation of Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification

All Applicants

All candidates should submit:

• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Personal Statement describing interest in the Garry Weber APP Urology Fellowship and alignment with future career goals
• Curriculum vitae and/or résumé
• Two letters of recommendation
  • If you graduated within the past three years, one recommendation must be from your PA/NP program director.
  • If you are currently employed as an APP, one recommendation must be from a current supervising physician.

EXPERIENCE

The program is designed to provide structured postgraduate Urology training for eligible Physician Assistants and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners who meet the program’s admission and certification requirements.

FELLOWSHIP EXPERIENCE & RESPONSIBILITIES

During the fellowship, the APP Fellow will have opportunities to:

• Evaluate and manage patients across inpatient and outpatient Urology settings
• Participate in preoperative and postoperative patient care
• Develop Urologic procedural skills
• Gain first-assist experience in the operating room
• Participate in robotic Urologic surgical cases
• Work alongside Urology physicians, APPs, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Develop increasing clinical and surgical autonomy as the fellowship progresses
• Participate in conferences, Grand Rounds, Journal Clubs, M&M Conferences, and other educational programming

These responsibilities maintain the clinical, inpatient, outpatient, procedural, and OR first-assist emphasis of the original Surgical Track posting.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Physician Assistants

• Graduate of an ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA certification
• Eligible for or currently holding a Texas Physician Assistant license

Nurse Practitioners

• Completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program
• Texas NP and RN licensure
• Acute Care certification
• Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification
• Authorization for prescriptive authority through the Texas Board of Nursing, as applicable

Additional Certification

• Current ACLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.