Urologists

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Academic Duties

- Deliver lectures and tutorials on:
- Anatomy and physiology of the genitourinary system
- Urological disorders (e.g., BPH, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, cancers)
- Urological surgeries (TURP, PCNL, ureteroscopy, cystoscopy, etc.)
- Male reproductive health and andrology
- Urological emergencies and trauma
- Conduct case-based learning, clinical skill demonstrations, and bedside teaching.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects and dissertations.
- Develop course materials, assessments, and interactive teaching modules.

Clinical Duties (for institutions with hospital affiliation)

- Participate in outpatient and inpatient urology services.
- Supervise urological procedures and surgeries for teaching purposes.
- Mentor students and junior residents in operation theatres, clinics, and wards.
- Support interdisciplinary teaching involving nephrology, oncology, radiology, and pathology.

Research & Publications

- Engage in clinical or translational research related to:
- Uro-oncology, minimally invasive surgery, urolithiasis, male infertility, etc.
- Outcomes of surgical interventions or new surgical technologies
- Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at conferences.
- Mentor students in clinical audits and original research projects.

Administrative Roles

- Participate in curriculum development and academic planning.
- Serve on examination, ethics, or curriculum committees.
- Help organize workshops, CME programs, and surgical skills labs.

Qualifications

Essential:

- MBBS with MS (General Surgery) and MCh / DNB in Urology
- Valid registration with medical council (as per country/state)

Desirable:

- Teaching experience in medical education
- Research publications in indexed journals
- Experience with laparoscopic or robotic urological surgery (for higher posts)

Skills & Competencies

- Strong knowledge of urological anatomy, pathology, and clinical management
- Surgical teaching skills and ability to mentor students and residents
- Research aptitude with familiarity in clinical trial design or audit
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency with digital tools (LMS, surgical simulation platforms, etc.)

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