Program Overview
Loyola Medicine's division of endourology and robotic surgery sponsors a one-year fellowship in endourology and laparoscopic robotics.
This fellowship, which is recognized by the Endourology Society, is a one-year clinical and research fellowship that intends to provide training in all aspects of endourology including ureteroscopy, percutaneous kidney surgery, as well as DaVinci robotic surgery.
Research has recently focused on the use of fibrin glue in urology, ureteral healing and the development of new laparoscopic surgical procedures.
Many graduates from this program have entered a career in academic medicine; however, all interested urology residents are encouraged to apply.
Program Education
The fellowship is directed by Thomas Turk, MD, who is fellowship trained in endourology. The fellowship consists of a large volume of operative cases.
Approximately 300-400 cases are done every year and the approximate volume is:
- Percutaneous procedures: 100
- Ureteroscopic procedures: 150
- ESWL procedures: 25
- Laparoscopic robotic procedures: 150
How to Apply
To apply to Loyola Medicine's Endourology & Laparoscopic Robotic Surgery Fellowship program, please send a letter of interest and forward three letters of recommendation, CV and copy of our endourology application to Dr. Thomas Turk at:
Thomas Turk
Urology Department
Loyola University Medical Center
2160 S. First Ave.
Maywood, IL 60153
Phone: (708) 216-8152
Fax: (708) 216-6585
E-mail: tturk@lumc.edu
Meet our Fellows
Christine Van Horn, MD
Hometown: Orinda, CA
Undergraduate University: University of California-Berkeley
Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California
Residency: UMass Chan Médical School (Worcester, MA)
Hobbies: Reading, video games, knitting, crafting, exploring local events
Favorite case: Robotic Pyeloplasty
Why Loyola?: I think the biggest draw is the culture - it’s a very supportive team-based atmosphere in the department!
Advice for the urology applicant: Do your best and be open-minded - places that you don’t expect can often end up being a great fit! Really look at the culture (as best you can) when you interview.
