Urological Oncology Fellowship Program

Urological Oncology Fellowship Application

The Urologic Oncology Fellowship program at MUSC offers a comprehensive and immersive experience designed to cultivate expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of urologic cancers.

At MUSC, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research. Our fellowship program provides trainees with a unique opportunity to work alongside our diverse urologic oncology faculty, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Throughout the program, fellows will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of clinical experiences, including both open and minimally invasive surgical procedures (laparoscopic, robotic, single port), outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary tumor boards, and research initiatives. Our faculty members are dedicated to providing personalized mentorship and guidance to help fellows achieve their professional goals and develop into leaders in the field of urologic oncology.

Located in historic Charleston, South Carolina, MUSC offers a vibrant and dynamic setting for learning and professional growth. Fellows will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge technology, and a diverse patient population, ensuring a rich and fulfilling training experience.

Our faculty include:

Prior fellows:

  • 2009 to 2010: Dana Moody, M.D. (University of Florida)
  • 2010 to 2011: Samuel Deem, M.D. (Charleston, West Virginia)
  • 2011 to 2012: Fernando Cabezas, M.D. (University of Uruguay)
  • 2012 to 2013: James Rosoff, M.D. (Cornell University)
  • 2013 to 2014: Austin DeRosa, M.D. (Emory University)
  • 2014 to 2015: Jaimin Shah, M.D. (Yale University)
  • 2015 to 2016: Hagop Sarkissian, M.D. (University of Vermont)
  • 2016 to 2017: Lawrence Dagrosa, M.D. (Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center)
  • 2017-2018: Zuhair Hussaini, M. D. (Maimonides Medical Center)
  • 2018-2019: Ronald Glinski, M.D. (Henry Ford Hospital)
  • 2019-2020: Christopher Foote, D.O (Albert Einstein Medical Center)
  • 2020-2021: Karthik Tanneru, M.D. (University of Florida)
  • 2021-2022: Aravind Viswanathan, M.D. (University of Wisconsin)
  • 2022-2023: Brian McGreen, M.D. (University of Wisconsin)
  • 2023-2024: Hossein Sharifi, M.D. (Guilan University of Medicine, Iran)
  • 2024-2025: Omar El Mustafah, M.D. (King Abdullah University, Jordan)

To apply, please email the program coordinator and attach a current CV and three letters of recommendation.

For more information, please email: