Summary

The Department of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine is offering a six‑month Sexual Medicine and Men’s Health Preceptorship for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). This internship provides hands‑on clinical training in men’s health, sexual medicine, and general urology within an outpatient clinic setting at the McNair Campus. Under the supervision of experienced urology providers, the intern will gain competence in managing conditions such as hypogonadism, erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, orgasmic dysfunction, infertility, and related urologic concerns. The curriculum includes both clinical experience and structured didactic learning.

Job Purpose

Provides postgraduates a temporary professional learning experience in which participants gain practical work experience related to a graduate’s field of study.

Must be a part of a formal program to train recent graduates in their specialized profession.

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.