Fellowship in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

1. Applicants must have completed a residency program accredited in the United States or Canada in Obstetrics and Gynecology or Urology.
2. Applicants must meet the applicable medical licensing and institutional appointment requirements.
3. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in urogynecology, pelvic floor disorders, urinary incontinence, and reconstructive pelvic surgery.
4. Applicants must provide the required letters of recommendation, including two Standardized Letters of Evaluation (SLOEs):
5. One from a urogynecologist.
6. One from the current residency program director. If residency was completed two or more years ago, this letter should come from the current department chair or division head.
7. Applicants must submit their postgraduate year 1 and year 2 Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) examination scores.

UC San Diego School of Medicine, part of the University of California, San Diego, is a public medical institution in La Jolla, California, recognized for medical education, clinical care, and biomedical research. Its Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences offers specialized training in women's pelvic health. The Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Fellowship is a three-year advanced training program jointly conducted by UC San Diego and Kaiser Permanente San Diego. The program provides comprehensive clinical and surgical experience in pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and other pelvic floor disorders. Fellows gain exposure to open, vaginal, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical techniques, along with outpatient care, research, teaching, and academic development to prepare for careers in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery.

1. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Register for the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) fellowship match.
3. Submit the completed application and all required supporting documents, including letters of recommendation and examination scores.
4. Participate in an interview if invited.
5. Complete the university's credentialing and appointment requirements before joining.