About this fellowship program

The Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) Fellowship at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s mission is to provide trainees with advanced training in the care of patients with female pelvic floor disorders, and to provide an in-depth experience in clinical and investigative work sufficient to allow pursuit of an academic career in the field of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery after completion of the program.

The Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery fellows receive outstanding clinical and research exposure during the 3 years within the program. Fellows will be actively involved in teaching when it comes to medical students and residents that rotate on the benign gynecologic service. They will be assessed regularly by the program director and other faculty, with a focus on allowing each fellow to reach their own personal goals during their training, while meeting all the requirements set forth by the ACGME. The Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery fellowship became ACGME certified as of 2014 with the enactment of the milestones and case log system which enables the fellows to monitor their progress towards meeting educational goals.

The curriculum for the Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Fellowship includes 18 months of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, 5 months of Female Urology, 1 month of Colorectal Surgery, and 12 months of Research (Protected). The URPS Division at the OSWMC consists of 3 fellowship-trained physicians and a dedicated nurse practitioner. It has a full compliment of 3 fellows and is integrated with the departments of Urology, Colorectal Surgery, Gastroenterology and Physical Therapy.

Fellowship Curriculum

The curriculum for the Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Fellowship includes 18 months of female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, 5 months of female urology, 1 month of colorectal surgery and 12 months of research (protected).

Coursework

Fellows are asked to target didactic learning in Biostatistics and Epidemiology as part of the fellowship. These can take any number of forms including online modules or graduate level courses offered through The Ohio State University College of Public Health or Department of Epidemiology.  In addition, fellows have the opportunity to pursue a more comprehensive Master of Science, which would incorporate these didactic requirements.

The Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Fellowship offers a single position on an annual basis. All positions are filled through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) match. International applicants are invited to apply through the NRMP as well.

Fellowship Faculty

Susanne Taege, MD

Susanne Taege, MD

  • Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

Fellowship Rotations

Conferences

The Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery fellows participate in various regular educational conferences and seminars including three mandatory weekly conferences: URPS Conference, OB/GYN Grand Rounds and scientific meetings.

Application Process

The Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Fellowship participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) for all positions. Our application requirements are the same as the standard ERAS application, which includes:

  • Complete application
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Medical student performance evaluation (MSPE)
  • Medical school transcript
  • USMLE Step I, USMLE Step 2
  • Three letters of recommendation (one of which has to be from your residency program director) 

For more information, contact:

Andrew Hundley, MD
URPS Fellowship Director
Andrew.Hundley@osumc.edu

Erica Johnson, MS
Program Manager
614-293-4532
Erica.Johnson@osumc.edu

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