Pediatric Urology

UMN-SIU Leo Fung Memorial International Pediatric Fellowship

University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital · Société Internationale d’Urologie · Minneapolis, Minnesota, 🇺🇸 United States

University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital · Société Internationale d’UrologieParent university identity
Closed for the current cycleChecked 19 Oct 2026

Three-month observer fellowship in pediatric urology at Masonic Children’s Hospital for pediatric urologists and surgeons from developing countries. The SIU page states the fellowship is postponed until further notice.

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Duration
3 months
Funding / salary
Travel and university-selected housing covered plus a USD 3,000 honorarium, per the SIU page
Deadline
Apply at least six months before the intended start; fellowship currently postponed
Clinical format
Observational

About this programme

UMN-SIU Leo Fung Memorial International Pediatric Fellowship is an observership in pediatric urology hosted by University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital · Société Internationale d’Urologie in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Three-month observer fellowship in pediatric urology at Masonic Children’s Hospital for pediatric urologists and surgeons from developing countries. The SIU page states the fellowship is postponed until further notice.

The directory lists 31 pediatric urology fellowship programmes in United States and 122 programmes worldwide in this subspecialty, so use the comparison list below to see how this host's format, duration and eligibility differ.

What the host publishes: duration 3 months; funding Travel and university-selected housing covered plus a USD 3,000 honorarium, per the SIU page. Everything else should be confirmed directly with University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital before you plan travel, registration or funding.

Programmes in this subspecialty typically cover congenital anomalies, hypospadias, reflux, neurogenic bladder and reconstructive surgery in children; the host's own description above is the authority on what this particular post includes.

Applicant requirements

Applicant eligibility
Pediatric urologists, surgeons and nurse practitioners with an MD and an academic appointment in a developing country; commitment to return home
Required documents
Statement of purpose including commitment to return home, immediate supervisor recommendation, detailed CV and professional references. Historical application lead time is at least six months; the fellowship remains postponed until further notice.
International applicants
Explicit pathway
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

Applications go to the SIU Central Office: purpose statement, supervisor letter, CV and references

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
Observership
Subspecialty
Pediatric Urology
Training format
Not stated on the host page; confirm with the programme
Research component
Not publicly listed
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.

University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital · Société Internationale d’UrologieParent university identity
SIU
Faculty listingSee official programme source

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 (1)

Sources checked 19 Oct 2026; Application requirements checked 20 Oct 2026. Historical deadlines are retained as published and do not roll forward automatically.

Compare with similar programmes

Pediatric Urology programmes in the same country come first, followed by the wider region. Each links to its own source-backed profile.

  • Pediatric Urology Fellowship — UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, San Francisco, California · 🇺🇸 United States · Clinical · 2 years · Programme listed, intake not confirmed
  • Pediatric Urology Fellowship — Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California · 🇺🇸 United States · Clinical · 2 years · Closed for the current cycle
  • Pediatric Urology Fellowship — Stanford University, Palo Alto, California · 🇺🇸 United States · Clinical · 2 years · Closed for the current cycle
  • Pediatric Urology Fellowship — UC Irvine / Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Orange, California · 🇺🇸 United States · Clinical · 2 years · Closed for the current cycle
  • Pediatric Urology Fellowship — University of California San Diego / Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, California · 🇺🇸 United States · Clinical · 2 years · Closed for the current cycle
  • Pediatric Urology Fellowship — Children’s Hospital Colorado / University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado · 🇺🇸 United States · Clinical · 2 years · Closed for the current cycle

Frequently asked questions

What is UMN-SIU Leo Fung Memorial International Pediatric Fellowship?

Three-month observer fellowship in pediatric urology at Masonic Children’s Hospital for pediatric urologists and surgeons from developing countries. The SIU page states the fellowship is postponed until further notice. It is listed as a observership programme in pediatric urology at University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, and was last checked against the host's page on 19 Oct 2026.

Is this a clinical fellowship, a research post or an observership?

UroFellow classifies it as observership with clinical format "Observational". Observation does not by itself include permission to treat patients; confirm permitted activities in writing.

How long does it last?

The host describes the duration as: 3 months.

What is the application deadline?

Published deadline information: Apply at least six months before the intended start; fellowship currently postponed. Current status in the directory: Closed for the current cycle. A listing does not establish an open position.

Can international applicants apply?

The host describes an explicit international pathway. Published eligibility: Pediatric urologists, surgeons and nurse practitioners with an MD and an academic appointment in a developing country; commitment to return home. Registration, visa and language rules are set by University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital.

How do I apply?

Applications go to the SIU Central Office: purpose statement, supervisor letter, CV and references. The application link on this page goes to the host's own site.