2023 Scholarship Recipients
The Endourology Society is pleased to announce the following recipients of this year's 2023 Travel Scholarships.
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Dr. Ugbede Emmanuel Oyibo
Sokoto State, Nigeria
Program Directors:Dr. Jihad Kaouk and Dr. Sriharan SivelingamProgram Site:Cleveland Clinic -
Dr. Nasir Oyelowo
Kaduna, Nigeria
Program Directors:Dr. Tom Chi and Dr. Marshall StollerProgram Site:University of California, San Francisco -
Dr. Chinnakhet Ketsuwan
Bangkok, Thailand
Program Directors:Dr. Khurshid Ghani and Dr. Casey DauwProgram Site:University of MichiganOverview: -
Dr. Atsushi Ikeda
Ibaraki, Japan
Program Director:Dr. Joseph LiaoProgram Site:Stanford UniversityProgram Director:Dr. Brian MatlagaProgram Site:Johns Hopkins University
2020 Scholarship Recipients
The Endourology Society is pleased to announce the following recipients of this year’s 2020 Travel Scholarships.
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Dr. Musliu Adetola Tolani
Kaduna State, Nigeria
Program Director:Dr. Li-Ming Su and Dr. Vincent BirdProgram:University of FloridaOverview: -
Dr.Natchagande Gilles
Republic of Benin
Program Director:Dr. Evangelos LiatsikosProgram Site:University of Patras Medical SchoolOverview: -
Dr. Kazumi Taguchi
Nagoya, Japan
Program Director:Dr. Ben ChewProgram Site:The Stone Centre at Vancouver General HospitalResearch Project: -
Dr. Yasser Noureldin
Kalyobiya, Egypt
Program Director:Dr. Olivier TraxerProgram Site:Tenon HospitalOverview Report:
2019 Scholarship Recipients
The Endourology Society is pleased to announce the following recipients of this year’s 2019 Travel Scholarships.
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Dr. Thanh-Tuan Nguyen
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Program Director:Dr. David LeeProgram:University of Pennsylvania, Philidelphia PAOverview: -
Dr. Anyadike Chinedu Clinton
Lagos, Nigeria
Program Director:Dr. Stephen Pautler and Dr. John DenstedtProgram Site:Western University, Ontario, CanadaOverview: -
Dr. Rahul Janak Sinha
Lucknow, India
Program Director:Dr. Lorenzo DiFidioProgram Site:Cristo Re Hospital – Rome, ItalyResearch Project:
2018 Scholarship Recipients
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Dr. Widi Atmoko
Jakarta, Indonesia
Program Director:Dr. Michael Ferrandino and Dr. Glenn PremingerProgram:Cleveland Clinic &
Duke University Medical CenterOverview: -
Dr. Emmanuel Muhawenimana
Kigali, Rwanda
Program Director:Dr. John DenstedtProgram Site:St. Joseph’s Hospital, Western UniversityOverview: -
Dr. Ezenwa Ekene Victor
Benin City, Nigeria
Program Directors:Dr. Margaret Pearle and Dr. Jeffrey CadedduProgram Site:University of Texas SouthwesternOverview: -
Dr. Abhishek Singh
Nadiad, India
Program Director:Dr. Vipul Patel & Dr. Inderbir GillProgram Site:Global Robotics Advent Health &
Keck Hospital of University of Southern CaliforniaResearch Project:
Program Description and Application
There are numerous young urologists around the world who have not been exposed to the advances in Endourology and Minimally Invasive Surgery. Countries without advanced urologic training could benefit from an observership.
Urologists from countries with well-developed training systems will also benefit from exposure to recent urologic advances, and to the organization of urology in other countries. It would also result in a mutually beneficial exchange of ideas and building relationships in the world of Endourology.
This scholarship will increase the impact of the Endourological Society among urologists worldwide. It will be an added benefit for the Society’s membership.
As such, two types of observerships are offered:
- Academic Observership, where the most qualified applicants from academic centers will be selected
- Clinical Observership, by urologists working in underserved locations/countries, where the practice of urology is not well developed
There will be two academic and two clinical scholarships, each year.
Each scholarship will be valued at $4000: $1500 for travel and $2500 for expenses for 30 days.
Scholarships will be offered for Endourological Society members, to visit international centers for a month. 15 days each at two centers would also be acceptable. The selected urologist can only visit centers with Endourological Society recognized fellowships. This requirement will add value and recognition for fellowships that are recognized by the Society. Urologists can focus on their area of expertise, provided it is related to minimally invasive urology. The scholar must travel to centers in a continent that is different from his/her home continent.
The selected urologist must submit a report to the Society detailing his/her experience, benefits, and suggestions for improvement of the program if any. $2500 will be paid to each selected urologist after selection. The remaining funds will be paid after satisfactory completion of the observership and receipt of the completion report from the urologist and the host fellowship director.
Eligibility/Selection Criteria:
The scholarship is intended for applicants within 10 years of completion of urologic training and active Endourological Society members.
Academic:
- Involved with training of residents
- Research in Endourology
- Service to regional, national and international urologic societies
Clinical:
- Busy clinical practice
- Service to underserved areas/population
- Service to regional, national and international urologic societies or community service
- Urologists from countries classified by the World Bank as low income and lower middle-income economies will be preferred.
Selection Process:
The scholarships will be announced by email to all Society members and via the website. Each member of the fellowship committee will review all applications. The Executive Director will receive the scores and the top 4 candidates in each category will be chosen based on the total score. The Executive Committee will select 2 urologists each for the clinical and academic categories.
Application Process:
The deadline to submit your application is January 23rd, 2024 and should include the following documentation:
- 500-word personal statement on the candidate’s qualifications and how he/she will utilize the experience upon return to his/her home country.
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Photo
- CV
- Download and complete Application form
Download International Traveling Scholarship Application
Completed applications should be emailed to Michele Paoli in the Endourology Society office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Recipient(s) will be notified of the award within 3 months of submitting their application.
Sincerely, Tom Chi, M.D. Chair, Fellowship Committee