Physician Assistant Fellow

Physician Assistant Fellow - Urology

The Physician Assistant (PA) Fellow in Urologyis a 12-month, full-time, paid postgraduate training positiondesigned to provide advanced clinical training in comprehensive urologic care. The fellowship prepares PAs for high-level practice in urology through structured rotations, faculty mentorship, and progressive clinical responsibility in outpatient, operative, and inpatient settings.

Urology faces a growing workforce shortage due to an aging population and increasing disease complexity. USC's PA Fellowship in Clinical Urology training program expands access to care, improves readiness for specialty practice, and supports long-term recruitment. Graduates of this special fellowship are highly-trained and competitive, and often command higher starting salaries due to advanced specialty skills.This program supports the growing national need for urologic providers and serves as a pipeline for recruitment into permanent urology PA positions.

Rotations

• General Urology - 3 months

• Urologic Oncology - 3 months

• Female Pelvic Health & Reconstruction - 3 months

• Elective - 3 months(based on fellow interest and departmental needs)

Clinical Responsibilities

• Outpatient clinic:Evaluation and management of urologic conditions, diagnostics, follow-up care, and patient counseling

• Operating room:First-assist in urologic procedures; participate in pre- and post-operative care

• Inpatient care:Consults, perioperative management, and coordination of care

Education & Training

• Faculty mentorship and supervised clinical practice

• Exposure to evidence-based urology and clinical guidelines

• Opportunities for scholarly activity/research work and publications

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an ARC-PA-accredited PA program

• NCCPA certified or eligible

• Eligible for California PA licensure

• BLS required (ACLS preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior exposure to urology or surgical specialties

• Strong interest in long-term urology practice

Follows established USC and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.

This position is fully on-site and employee must report to work at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA when scheduled. Work hours and on-site days may be subject to change depending on business needs.

The annual budgeted salary range for this position is $118,464.94 - $131,436.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.