Postgraduate Intern - Postgraduate Intern - Urology PA/NP (Part-time)
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 5 mo ago
AdministrativePart-time
Job Purpose
Provides postgraduates a temporary professional learning experience in which participants gain practical work experience related to a graduate’s field of study.Job Duties
- Participate in outpatient clinical care under supervision, including patient assessments, follow-up visits, and care coordination.
- Assist with urologic procedures such as vasectomy and testicular biopsy.
- Review and learn American Urological Association (AUA) guidelines related to:
- Evaluation and management of testosterone deficiency.
- Evaluation and management of erectile dysfunction.
- Develop proficiency in understanding urological and endocrine anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.
- Conduct weekly assigned readings and participate in didactic learning sessions.
- Learn to define and differentiate primary and secondary hypogonadism.
- Understand the hypothalamic‑pituitary‑gonadal axis and its role in treating hypogonadism.
- Gain knowledge of erectile dysfunction pathophysiology, causes, and prevalence.
- Engage in hands‑on patient interactions to build competence as a men’s health provider.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of postsecondary applicable degree/training program.
- May require licensure or certification in related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies (or bachelor’s degree accepted if terminal degree at graduation) or Nurse Practitioner program completion.
- Strong interest in men’s health, sexual medicine, and/or urology.
- Foundational understanding of anatomy and physiology.
- Interest in learning clinical procedures and providing patient‑centered care.
- Ability to engage in structured reading, didactic sessions, and evidence‑based practice.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients and multidisciplinary teams.
- Comfort working in a fast‑paced outpatient clinical environment.