Year One
- 8 Month Rotation in Urogynecology
- 2 Month Rotation in Urology
- 2 Month Rotation in Research
The rotation in urology focuses on didactic and clinical training, which provides experience in a tertiary urologic outpatient clinic, video urodynamics and the urologic operating room. Faculty includes Dr. Andrew Peterson.
Year Two
- 6 Month Rotation in Urogynecology
- 6 Month Rotation in Research
- 2 Mandatory Research Classes
During the second year more time is allotted for research projects, submitting grants and developing a thesis. In addition, fellows complete two research courses. These may include the Excellence in Clinical Research course, Quantitative Methods in Clinical and Public Health Research, a 13 week course, or courses through The Graduate School. Those wishing to pursue an advanced degree of a Master of Health Sciences in clinical research will have this opportunity.
Year Three
- 2 Month Rotation in Colorectal and Gastroenterology
- 1 Month Rotation in Physical Therapy
- 6 Month Rotation in Urogynecology
- 3 Month Rotation in Research
The third year includes a rotation on Colorectal Surgery with Dr. Christopher Mantyh, Dr. Julie Thacker and Dr. John Migaly in the outpatient clinics, operating room and training in the colo-rectal-anal physiology laboratory. The Gastroenterology rotation includes outpatient clinic with Dr. Melissa Garrett. The rotation in physical therapy focuses on therapeutic techniques for urinary incontinence, pelvic/vaginal pain and defecatory disorders.
In addition, the fellow will complete independent research projects and a thesis.