ReconstructionUnited States
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
One-year trauma and genitourinary reconstruction fellowship using 1:1 mentorship, with open, robotic and endoscopic care of urethral and ureteral stricture, fistula, male incontinence, neurogenic bladder, buried penis and gender-affirming surgery.
Length1 year
Spots1 per year
StartsJuly 8
GURS participating institution (AUA GURS Match)
What stands out
- Simulation on a robotic console plus courses to practise microsurgery skills
- Global health and international outreach opportunities for reconstructive fellows
- Care of adults with congenital urologic conditions, spinal cord injury and cancer survivorship
- Program leads
- Boyd Viers, Katherine Anderson
- Apply through
- AUA / GURS Match
- Timeline
- Applications accepted November through March; academic year begins July 8. 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
- Genitourinary trauma, urethral and genital reconstruction, upper tract and abdominal reconstruction, prosthetics
- Eligibility
- Open to Canadian-trained applicantsUSMLE requiredInternational graduates must meet visa sponsorship requirements
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Training
- Structure
- 12 clinical months as six sequential 8 to 9 week rotations with three GURS-trained faculty; fellows are not scheduled for call
- Research
- Research funding, statistical support, database access and meeting travel; at least one manuscript or national abstract required
- Case numbers
- Department per year: 100+ urethroplasties, 150+ male incontinence and 150+ men's sexual health procedures
- Department per year: 70+ urinary diversion and ureteral reconstruction procedures
- 2025-2026 fellow GURS case log: 281 cases, incl. 131 urethral reconstruction and 81 abdominal/pelvic
- Hospital
- Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Faculty
- Nick Warner
Requirements (8)
- Complete a urology residency
- Eligible for a Minnesota medical license
- Meet visa sponsorship requirements (international graduates)
- GURS application (registration form)
- CV and bibliography
- Personal statement
- Valid ECFMG certificate if applicable
- Three letters of recommendation (one from residency program director)