Subspecialty directory

Robotic Urology Fellowship programmes worldwide

Robotics and minimally invasive surgery. Also searched as robotic surgery urology fellowship, minimally invasive urology fellowship, laparoscopic and robotic urology fellowship. Select a pathway, then refine the same programme registry by destination, format, eligibility, funding and current status.

127 programmesOfficial sources 127Canonical records 127

Applying for a robotic urology fellowship

Compare what robotic participation means

Observation, bedside assistance and console operating are different training roles. Kameda links participation to prior certification and supervised progression. Ask each programme about credentialing, assessed competency and the procedures available to fellows.

An international application example

UIC publishes a 2028–2029 application route for its robotic fellowship: CV, headshot, personal statement, three references and the UIC GME form. Overseas applicants require ECFMG certification and USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK. The department overview still says 2027–2028; confirm the intake with UIC before submitting.

Plan around the announced cycle

Kameda announces applications in April 2027 for an April 2028 start. Do not treat a standard annual application calendar as an open call. Compare related oncology and endourology profiles too, since robotic training may sit within a broader fellowship.

Official guidance reviewed 12 October 2026; UIC and Kameda rechecked 20 October 2026. Reopen the source for current requirements.

127of 127 programmes

Current availability is shown only when supported by the official source.

Pathway
Clinical
Duration
1 year
Format
Hands-on
International
Local requirements apply
Funding
Not publicly listed
Status
Upcoming cycle
Deadline / intake
The host page states no closing date; it says posts are awarded by application form and competitive interview held in March or April of the preceding year, and can be awarded one or two years in advance. The listed post commenced 1 October 2026 (past cycle).
Last verified
14 Aug 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
12 months
Format
Hands-on
International
Local requirements apply
Funding
Closed 2026 employer advert: GBP 65,048–73,992 per year plus on-call pay. Historical salary evidence; terms for a future vacancy are not confirmed.
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
Closed 28 Apr 2026 at 11:00; no new closing date established
Last verified
20 Oct 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
12 months (published cohort starting 1 April 2026)
Format
Hands-on
International
Local requirements apply
Funding
Not publicly listed
Status
Programme listed, intake not confirmed
Deadline / intake
No dated application deadline published; 1 April 2026 is the listed cohort start, not a closing date.
Last verified
28 Oct 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
1 year
Format
Hands-on
International
Local requirements apply
Funding
Not publicly listed
Status
Verification required
Deadline / intake
Application closing date not stated; 14 September 2026 is the listed programme start, now past
Last verified
22 Oct 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
2 years
Format
Clinical + research
International
Eligibility unclear
Funding
Not publicly listed
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
2027 Society match closed · 2028 schedule to be announced
Last verified
17 Oct 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
12 months
Format
Confirm with programme
International
Explicit pathway
Funding
Not publicly listed
Status
Open for applications
Deadline / intake
Specific programme page accepts 2028–2029; general department page still says 2027–2028. Confirm intake with UIC.
Last verified
23 Oct 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
1 Year
Format
Clinical + research
International
Local requirements apply
Funding
Not publicly listed by the programme or society directory
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
2027 Society match closed · 2028 schedule to be announced
Last verified
1 Nov 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
1 Year
Format
Clinical + research
International
Explicit pathway
Funding
Not publicly listed by the programme or society directory
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
2027 Society match closed · 2028 schedule to be announced
Last verified
1 Nov 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
1 Year
Format
Clinical + research
International
Local requirements apply
Funding
The host page states that funds are available to facilitate trainee travel to academic conferences where the fellow will be presenting data.
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
2027 Society match closed · 2028 schedule to be announced
Last verified
1 Nov 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
1 Year
Format
Clinical + research
International
Local requirements apply
Funding
Paid on Mayo GME stipend scale for residents and fellows (institution-wide): Graduate Level 1 $75,105 to Level 10 $106,096 (Mar 2026), plus paid leave and insurance; this fellowship's level not stated.
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
2027 Society match closed · 2028 schedule to be announced
Last verified
1 Nov 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
1 Year
Format
Clinical + research
International
Local requirements apply
Funding
Not publicly listed by the programme or society directory
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
2027 Society match closed · 2028 schedule to be announced
Last verified
1 Nov 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
1 Year
Format
Clinical + research
International
Eligibility unclear
Funding
Not publicly listed by the programme or society directory
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
2027 Society match closed · 2028 schedule to be announced
Last verified
14 Aug 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
1 Year
Format
Clinical + research
International
Local requirements apply
Funding
Not publicly listed by the programme or society directory
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
2027 Society match closed · 2028 schedule to be announced
Last verified
1 Nov 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
1 Year
Format
Clinical + research
International
Eligibility unclear
Funding
Not publicly listed by the programme or society directory
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
2027 Society match closed · 2028 schedule to be announced
Last verified
4 Nov 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
1 Year
Format
Clinical + research
International
Local requirements apply
Funding
Not publicly listed by the programme or society directory
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
2027 Society match closed · 2028 schedule to be announced
Last verified
1 Nov 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
1 Year
Format
Clinical + research
International
Local requirements apply
Funding
Not publicly listed by the programme or society directory
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
2027 Society match closed · 2028 schedule to be announced
Last verified
1 Nov 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
1 Year
Format
Clinical + research
International
Local requirements apply
Funding
Not publicly listed by the programme or society directory
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
2027 Society match closed · 2028 schedule to be announced
Last verified
1 Nov 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
1 Year
Format
Clinical + research
International
Local requirements apply
Funding
Not publicly listed by the programme or society directory
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
2027 Society match closed · 2028 schedule to be announced
Last verified
1 Nov 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
1 Year
Format
Clinical + research
International
Local requirements apply
Funding
Not publicly listed by the programme or society directory
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
2027 Society match closed · 2028 schedule to be announced
Last verified
1 Nov 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
2 Years
Format
Clinical + research
International
Explicit pathway
Funding
Not publicly listed by the programme or society directory
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
2027 Society match closed · 2028 schedule to be announced
Last verified
1 Nov 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
1 Year
Format
Clinical + research
International
Explicit pathway
Funding
Not publicly listed by the programme or society directory
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
2027 Society match closed · 2028 schedule to be announced
Last verified
1 Nov 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
2 Years
Format
Clinical + research
International
Eligibility unclear
Funding
Mount Sinai robotic/minimally invasive listing describes salary and benefits equivalent to a Chief Resident/Fellow; no fixed amount is provided.
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
2027 Society match closed · 2028 schedule to be announced
Last verified
4 Nov 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
2 Years
Format
Clinical + research
International
Eligibility unclear
Funding
Not publicly listed by the programme or society directory
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
2027 Society match closed · 2028 schedule to be announced
Last verified
14 Aug 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
1 Year
Format
Clinical + research
International
Eligibility unclear
Funding
Not publicly listed by the programme or society directory
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
2027 Society match closed · 2028 schedule to be announced
Last verified
14 Aug 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
1 Year
Format
Clinical + research
International
Eligibility unclear
Funding
Not publicly listed by the programme or society directory
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
2027 Society match closed · 2028 schedule to be announced
Last verified
17 Oct 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
1 or 2 Year
Format
Clinical + research
International
Local requirements apply
Funding
Not publicly listed by the programme or society directory
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
2027 Society match closed · 2028 schedule to be announced
Last verified
1 Nov 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
1 Year
Format
Clinical + research
International
Local requirements apply
Funding
Not publicly listed by the programme or society directory
Status
Closed for the current cycle
Deadline / intake
2027 Society match closed · 2028 schedule to be announced
Last verified
1 Nov 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
12 months
Format
Hands-on
International
Local requirements apply
Funding
Salaried post; confirm current terms
Status
Programme listed, intake not confirmed
Deadline / intake
The host page states no closing date; it says posts are awarded through an application form and competitive interview, with interviews taking place in March every year.
Last verified
1 Nov 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
12 months
Format
Hands-on
International
Local requirements apply
Funding
Historical 2025 closed advert: GBP 49,909–70,425 per year for a twelve-month contract. This is dated recruitment pay; current salary is unverified.
Status
Programme listed, intake not confirmed
Deadline / intake
Confirm current vacancy
Last verified
4 Nov 2026
Pathway
Clinical
Duration
1 year
Format
Hands-on
International
Local requirements apply
Funding
Salaried post; confirm current terms
Status
Programme listed, intake not confirmed
Deadline / intake
Confirm current vacancy
Last verified
4 Nov 2026
Quick list of the other 97 programmes

Field guide

Understanding robotic urology training

Scope

Robotic urology fellowships focus on minimally invasive techniques across oncology, reconstruction and selected benign conditions, but procedural scope differs by institution and local credentialing rules.

Common formats

Some posts are dedicated robotic fellowships; others combine robotics with laparoscopy, endourology or oncologic research. Simulation-only and observational exposure should not be treated as equivalent to console experience.

Applicant considerations

Confirm procedure mix, documented console progression, simulator access, supervision, case-log expectations, registration and whether international fellows can participate clinically.

Hands-on versus observational. “Hands-on” reflects published clinical participation, not a guarantee of independent operating. “Observational” indicates no verified clinical responsibility. Registration, credentialing and supervision must always be confirmed with the host programme.

Frequently asked questions

How many robotic urology fellowship programmes are listed in the directory?

UroFellow lists 127 source-linked programmes in the directory across 26 countries and 126 institutions: 121 clinical, 1 research and 5 observership. Each profile links to the official source and shows when it was last checked; inclusion is not an endorsement or a guarantee that a post is open.

What does a robotic urology fellowship usually involve?

Programmes in this category typically cover console-based robotic prostatectomy, nephrectomy, pyeloplasty and reconstruction, usually alongside laparoscopy. Content, duration and operative exposure differ by host, so read each programme profile.

Can international graduates apply to robotic urology fellowship programmes in the directory?

19 of 127 listed profiles state an explicit international pathway. Registration, visa, language and employment rules vary by country and host and must be confirmed with each institution before applying.