ReconstructionUnited States
Lahey Clinic, Center for Reconstructive Urologic Surgery
Burlington, Massachusetts
One-year clinical fellowship in adult reconstructive urology at Lahey's Center for Reconstructive Urologic Surgery, covering urethral, genital, ureteral and prosthetic surgery, with graduated OR responsibility and preparation for an academic career.
Length1 year
Spots1 fellow per year (one each year from 2018 to 2026)
GURS fellowship (AUA GURS Match)
What stands out
- Outcomes research through the Trauma and Urologic Reconstruction Network of Surgeons (TURNS) database
- Fellow holds staff privileges as clinical instructor and runs an independent clinic
- Case mix includes rectourethral fistula, genital lymphedema, penile and urethral cancer surgery, and revision gender-affirming surgery
- Program lead
- Alex J. Vanni
- Apply through
- AUA / GURS Match
- Timeline
- AUA GURS Match (2027 appointment cycle): registration Nov 6, 2025 to Mar 6, 2026; rank list deadline Jun 5, 2026; results Jun 29, 2026. Next-cycle dates not yet posted as of Oct 1, 2026.
- Focus
- Urethral reconstruction, hypospadias, prosthetics, genital reconstruction, gender-affirming surgery
- Eligibility
- Not open to Canadian-trained applicantsUSMLE requiredVisa: not stated
- Contact
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Training
- Structure
- Operates 3 to 4 days per week, one day per week in reconstruction clinic, plus an independent clinic about 3 days per month as clinical instructor
- Research
- Clinical research at Lahey plus TURNS database outcomes studies; at least 2 abstracts and 1 manuscript expected; AUA and GURS meeting travel supported
- Case numbers
- Over 500 reconstructive cases per year to choose from (practice)
- GURS case log: over 300 to about 500 procedures per year, incl. over 150 urethral reconstructions
- 2025-2026 fellow GURS case log: 392 cases, incl. 190 urethral reconstruction and 102 prosthetic (68 AUS)
- Hospitals
- Lahey Clinic · Burlington · MA
- Faculty
- Khushabu Kasabwala, Alireza Moinzadeh
Requirements (4)
- Eligible for Massachusetts medical licensure before starting
- United States citizen
- All three steps of USMLE
- Three letters of support (one from current program director)