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Endourology Fellowship Program

Desai Sethi Urology Institute

The University of Miami’s Endourology Fellowship provides comprehensive training in advanced endoscopic management of complex stone disease,  upper tract urothelial carcinoma, upper tract strictures and Endoscopic enucleation of prostate.

Fellows will gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technology and learn to apply cutting-edge, evidence-based approaches to patient care.

Our program is based at a high-volume academic medical center, offering diverse case exposure, interdisciplinary collaboration, and robust research opportunities in endourology and minimally invasive surgery.

Program Leadership

Clinical & Research Training

Fellows will:

  • Perform complex ureteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), and Holmium laser enucleation of prostate.
  • Gain expertise in endourological management of ureteric strictures, upper tract urothelial cancer, and complications after radical cystectomy.
  • Engage in clinical and translational research with mentorship from faculty.
  • Present at national and international conferences.
  • Mentor the residents and medical students and transfer the skills and knowledge they acquire to junior colleagues.
  • Learn to interpret imaging in urology and perform both ultrasound and fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous renal access.
  • Engage in metabolic evaluation and medical management of urolithiasis.

Program Highlights

  • 2-year fellowship
  • Multidisciplinary stone clinic exposure
  • Weekly didactics and journal clubs
  • Access to advanced simulation and surgical labs
  • Option of engaging in translational research with our research team at DSUI

Eligibility & Application

The Endourology Fellowship match is run in partnership with the AUA.

After applying through the AUA match link, all applicants are required to send a copy of their application, 3 letters of recommendation, and CV via email to ehotoole@miami.edu. Letters of recommendation can either be sent directly from the letter writers or by the fellow applicant, both of which are acceptable. Please send one copy of your application materials to Debra Caridi, Endourological Society Fellowship Coordinator, at debra@endourologysociety.com.

Contact

For questions about the program or application process:

Emma-Hill O'Toole

Email: ehotoole@miami.edu
Phone
: 305-243-3670

Current Fellows

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Ahmad Abdel-Aziz, M.D.

Hometown: Tanta, Egypt
Medical School: Tanta University Faculty of Medicine, Egypt
Residency Program: Urology Residency, Tanta University Hospital
Fellowship Program: Endourology, University of Miami
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, watching movies, playing tennis, and exploring new cuisines.
Fun Fact: I make exceptional shawarma and can discuss movies like a professional film critic