Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences offers a 12-month postgraduate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Urology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Program highlights

This program provides specialized training to highly qualified nurse practitioner (NP) and physician assistant (PA) graduates interested in developing a rewarding career in urology. During the fellowship, you will receive the education and training needed to become a skilled, compassionate, and efficient urology provider through:

• Comprehensive clinical rotations: Exposure to a variety of subspecialties within urology, including outpatient clinics, acute care, and surgical procedures.
• Didactic learning: Regular lectures, presentations, and case discussions covering the latest advancements in urology.
• Research opportunities: Involvement in clinical research and quality improvement projects.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration: Training within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Mentorship program: Guidance and support from experienced urologic nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians throughout the fellowship. 
• State-of-the-art facilities: Access to Mayo Clinic's world-renowned resources and cutting-edge technology.

The program provides the graduate NP or PA with the training needed to deliver the highest quality care to urologic patients.

Completion and certification

After graduating, you will receive a certificate from Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences documenting successful completion of a 12-month postgraduate fellowship in urology at Mayo Clinic Hospital — Rochester. This certificate verifies that each fellow has completed all of the components outlined in the curriculum and has achieved program competencies.

The experience and training provided with completion of the program prepares you to be more competitive when applying for urology positions.

Accreditation information

See accreditation information for Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

Program goals

As a fellow, you receive training to:

• Demonstrate excellence in the clinical care of all aspects of the urologic patient
  • Understand pathophysiology
  • Develop a differential diagnosis
  • Diagnose and treat general and complex urologic conditions
  • Establish an evidence-based treatment plan
• Successfully complete a mentored cystoscopy training protocol and demonstrate proficiency in performing procedures independently
• Demonstrate ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with a multidisciplinary team
• Improve critical thinking and leadership skills