Fellowship in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

1. Applicants must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or an equivalent medical qualification.
2. Applicants must have completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited residency in Urology or Obstetrics and Gynecology before the fellowship start date.
3. Applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents.
4. Applicants must submit a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a personal statement.
5. Applicants must provide three letters of recommendation.
6. Applicants must submit a copy of their medical school transcript.
7. Applicants must provide United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) transcripts.
8. International medical graduates who attended medical school outside the United States or Canada must provide an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate, as applicable.
9. Applicants must provide Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) scores directly to the program coordinator, as instructed.

Emory University School of Medicine, located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, is part of Emory University and is recognized for medical education, specialized patient care, and biomedical research. Its Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics provides advanced clinical training and research opportunities in women's health. The Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship offers multidisciplinary training in female urology, urogynecology, colorectal surgery, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Fellows develop expertise in evaluating and managing pelvic floor disorders, including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, sexual dysfunction, and complications related to pelvic surgery. The program provides surgical experience in vaginal, abdominal, laparoscopic, and robotic reconstructive procedures, along with training in non-surgical treatment, interdisciplinary patient care, teaching, and quality improvement. Fellows also participate in clinical, basic science, or translational research and complete a research thesis required for subspecialty certification.

1. Prepare the required documents, including a Curriculum Vitae (CV), personal statement, three letters of recommendation, medical school transcript, and United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) transcripts.
2. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
3. Send the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) scores directly to the fellowship coordinator as instructed by the program.
4. Participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) matching process, through which the fellowship fills its positions.
5. Attend an interview if selected by the program.
6. If matched, complete the appointment and credentialing requirements before the fellowship begins.