Urologic Oncology
Urology and Retroperitoneal Oncology Training Programme (Fellow and Senior Fellow courses)
National Cancer Center Hospital (国立がん研究センター中央病院) · Department of Urology and Retroperitoneal Oncology · Tokyo, 🇯🇵 Japan
National Cancer Center Hospital (国立がん研究センター中央病院) · Department of Urology and Retroperitoneal OncologyParent institution identity (National Cancer Center Japan)The host page (in Japanese) describes training in the genitourinary and retroperitoneal oncology department of the National Cancer Center Hospital, with endoscopic, laparoscopic, robotic and open cancer surgery and multidisciplinary planning. It lists a 3-year resident course, 2-year courses, a 2-year senior fellow course and short courses of 3 months to 1.5 years.
- Duration
- The host page lists 2-year and 3-year courses plus short courses of about 3 months to 1.5 years.
- Funding / salary
- The senior fellow notice describes full-time staff status with a published monthly salary.
- Deadline
- The host page lists 15 September 2026 for the FY2027 fellow and senior fellow notices and 15 October 2026 and 7 January 2027 for FY2027 short-course rounds.
- Clinical format
- Hands-on
About this programme
Listed as clinical training in urologic oncology. Compare 1 programme in Japan and 176 programmes worldwide in this subspecialty; each has its own eligibility and application route.
Applicant requirements
- Applicant eligibility
- The host page states that the recommended 3-year course is for physicians who hold or are about to obtain Japanese Urological Association specialist status.
- Required documents
- The host page links recruitment guidelines for the fellow, senior fellow and short-course tracks.
- International applicants
- Eligibility unclear
- Medical registration
- Not stated on the host page; confirm with the programme
- Language requirements
- Not stated on the host page; confirm with the programme
- Visa information
- Not stated on the host page; confirm with the programme
How to apply
The host page links annual recruitment notices from the centre's education planning office, with the teaching contact named for the urology department.
Confirm the current intake, licensing, visa and employment requirements with the host. A programme listing does not establish an open position.
Curriculum & programme details
- Programme type
- Clinical
- Subspecialty
- Urologic Oncology
- Training format
- The host page states roughly 350 surgical procedures a year across endoscopic, laparoscopic, robotic and open surgery, plus research output opportunities.
- Research component
- The host page states roughly 350 surgical procedures a year across endoscopic, laparoscopic, robotic and open surgery, plus research output opportunities.
- Number of positions
- Not stated
Institution & faculty
Institution & faculty
Meet the programme.
Identities and portraits link to auditable official or attributable sources. Inclusion does not imply endorsement, accreditation or partnership.
National Cancer Center Hospital (国立がん研究センター中央病院) · Department of Urology and Retroperitoneal OncologyParent institution identity (National Cancer Center Japan)Faculty leadership and current intake details should be confirmed with the official programme.
Faculty leadership and current intake details should be confirmed with the official programme.
Supporting official evidence (2)
Sources checked 12 Nov 2026. Historical deadlines are retained as published and do not roll forward automatically.
- Primary programme source ↗https://www.ncc.go.jp/jp/ncch/clinic/urology/050/index.html
- Application route · Eligibility ↗https://www.ncc.go.jp/jp/cepcd/recruit/20220823090229.html
Compare with similar programmes
Urologic Oncology programmes elsewhere, for comparison. Each links to its own source-backed profile.
- Uro-Oncology Fellowship Attachment — Singapore General Hospital, Singapore · 🇸🇬 Singapore · Clinical · 6–12 months · Verification required
- Urologic Oncology Fellowship — RSUPN Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo · Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta · 🇮🇩 Indonesia · Clinical · Programme listed, intake not confirmed
- Uro-oncology and robotics Fellowship — Chennai Urology & Robotics Institute, Chennai · 🇮🇳 India · Clinical · 1 year · Programme listed, intake not confirmed
Application questions
What is the application deadline?
The host page lists 15 September 2026 for the FY2027 fellow and senior fellow notices and 15 October 2026 and 7 January 2027 for FY2027 short-course rounds. Directory status: Programme listed, intake not confirmed. A listing does not establish an open position.
Can international applicants apply?
Directory classification: Eligibility unclear. The host page states that the recommended 3-year course is for physicians who hold or are about to obtain Japanese Urological Association specialist status. Confirm how registration, language and visa requirements apply to your appointment at National Cancer Center Hospital.
How do I apply?
The host page links annual recruitment notices from the centre's education planning office, with the teaching contact named for the urology department. Use the linked official application route or programme source; this may be an institution, society or match portal.