Female & FunctionalUnited States

NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medicine (URPS)

New York, NY

Joint urology and OB-GYN fellowship training in the surgical and medical care of pelvic floor disorders, including vaginal, conventional laparoscopic and robotic surgery, with clinical research aimed at an academic career.

Length2 years
Spots1 fellow per year
ACGME

What stands out

  • Teaching from colorectal surgeons and gastroenterologists focused on anal incontinence and defecatory dysfunction
  • Pelvic rehabilitation and pelvic pain specialist on the teaching team
  • Collaboration across urology, OB-GYN, colorectal surgery, rehabilitation medicine and gastroenterology
Program lead
Larissa V. Rodriguez
Apply through
NRMP (Urogynecology)
Timeline
ERAS December application cycle; all documents by ERAS-defined due dates
Focus
Female pelvic medicine, urodynamics, neurourology, pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, pelvic reconstruction
Eligibility
Not statedUSMLE: not statedVisa: not stated
Contact
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Structure
2 years for urology graduates, 3 years for OB-GYN graduates, with progressive responsibility in clinic and hospital
Research
In-depth clinical research experience intended to support an academic career in URPS
Hospital
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
Faculty
Tirsit Asfaw, Saya Segal, Katherine Husk, Unwanaobong Nseyo, Richard Lee, Kelly Garrett, Amir Soumekh
Requirements (4)
  • At least three letters of recommendation (one from department chair, one from residency program director)
  • Current photo
  • All documents submitted in ERAS
  • NRMP registration