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Wake Forest University School of Medicine (Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist)

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

One-year clinical fellowship in male genitourinary reconstruction, prosthetic urology and male infertility, with the fellow working as a clinical instructor in clinic and the operating room and taking part in teaching and research.

Length1 year
Spots1 fellow per year
GURS verified

What stands out

  • Tissue engineering research with the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine
  • Training in sperm retrieval techniques, vasovasostomy and office andrology
  • Optional urinary diversion, bladder augmentation and ureteral reconstruction cases with Gopal Badlani
  • International outreach initiatives
Program lead
Ryan P. Terlecki
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
Male genitourinary reconstruction, prosthetic urology, male infertility
Eligibility
Not open to Canadian-trained applicantsUSMLE requiredVisa: not stated
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Structure
One clinical year; fellow is a clinical instructor managing clinic and operative patients independently, and teaches students and residents
Research
Option to join translational research with the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine; fellow takes part in research projects, meeting presentations and manuscripts
Case numbers
  • Year-end GURS case log 2025 to 2026: 105 penile prosthesis cases
  • Same log: 57 anterior and 7 posterior urethroplasties
  • Same log: 39 artificial urinary sphincters and 35 Peyronie's procedures
Hospital
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Faculty
Gopal Badlani
Requirements (8)
  • Completed an ACGME-accredited urology program
  • U.S. citizen
  • Passed all three USMLE steps before match date
  • Eligible for a North Carolina license
  • USMLE Step 1-3 scores
  • CV
  • Personal statement or letter of interest
  • Three letters of recommendation (one from current program director)