Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

Program Director:  Victor Nitti, M.D.
Associate Program Director:  Christopher Tarnay, M.D.

Description: 

Our UCLA Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) Fellowship is fully integrated with Urology and Gynecology. Fellows from both Urology and Gynecology train side-by-side in the same program within the Center for Female Pelvic Medicine at UCLA. We believe this provides the most balanced, multi-disciplinary training in all areas of URPS. Our goals are to prepare our fellows for a bust clinical practice as well as train the future thought leaders in URPS in both Urology and Gynecology. At the completion of the program which includes clinical, research and other scholarly activity time, all fellows will have fulfilled the requirements for board certification in URPS by ABU or ABOG. Our clinical program includes evaluation and treatment of all URPS conditions in a high volume health care system with emphasis on individualized treatments for our patients. Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery includes experience in vaginal, laparoscopic, robotic, and open approaches to common conditions such as vaginal prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, fistula repair, urethral reconstruction and complex lower urinary tract reconstruction and urinary diversion. There is also an emphasis on lower urinary tract dysfunction, both non-neurogenic and neurogenic, and complex urodynamic and videourodynamic testing. The program also features experience with our GI, colorectal, radiology, and physical therapy colleagues. The fellows research can focus on any area within URPS, with either a clinical or translational research.  We are currently accepting both Urology applicants for a two year position and Obstetrics and Gynecology applicants for a three year position.

Accreditation:  ACGME

Program length:  2/3 years 

UCLA Urology representation at the 2024 Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction meeting.

Apply:

To apply via ERAS, our ACGME Program Number is 4860548002.  Although our accreditation is through Urology, we are accepting OB/GYN candidates. Please ensure that your ERAS application includes your medical school transcripts, MSPE’s, USMLE scores, and your letters of recommendation. Also, please send your CREOG scores directly to [email protected].  Note that we are not accepting any paper applications. Requirements:  Graduate of ACGME accredited residency training program.

Other degrees or curricular offered: K30/Clinical and Translation Science  Institution Certification

Contact Information:

For OBGYN and Urology Applications
Valeria Montoya Ramirez
Fellowship Education Coordinator
Email: [email protected]

Address:
200 Medical Plaza, Suite 140
Box 957366
Los Angeles, CA 90095