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Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Reproductive Endocrinology
Pelvic Surgery
Family Planning
The Department offers certificate fellowship training in maternal-fetal medicine, and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. In addition, fellowship opportunities are available in the Department for obstetrician-gynecologists who desire more in-depth training in pelvic surgery, family planning, or reproductive tract infections and dysplasia. The focus in each of these competitive fellowship programs is to help trainees gain the knowledge, skills and experience to become clinical experts in their specialty and productive investigators in the field of women's health.

Certificate Programs
Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Prepares graduates of residencies in obstetrics and gynecology for a lifelong academic career in clinical perinatology (the management of medical, surgical and obstetrical complications of pregnancy and high-risk pregnancies), teaching/education and research. Three-year fellowship with one fellow per year. Director: Michael K. Lindsay, MD

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Trains obstetrician-gynecologists in reproductive endocrinology and infertility with an emphasis on academic career development. Includes clinical experience in pediatric and adult gynecological endocrinology, medical and surgical treatment of infertility, advanced reproductive technology and a rigorous investigative program in reproductive biology. Many fellows pursue a Masters degree in Clinical Research during the course of their training. Three-year fellowship with one fellow admitted per year. Director: Robert N. Taylor, MD, PhD


Non-Certificate Programs

Family Planning. Prepares obstetrician-gynecologists for a career focused on clinical research and the provision of family planning services. Provides high-level clinical and research skills in family planning services. The program is devoted to formal study of clinical trial methods as well as developing skills in technical aspects of all methods of abortion and contraception. Two-year fellowship, one fellow each year. Director: Carrie Cwiak, MD

Pelvic Surgery. Trains fellows who will become outstanding faculty dedicated to advanced operative gynecological techniques in women's pelvic surgery. Fellows also are prepared to become excellent clinical researchers by combining didactic courses in research methods with a clinical research project mentored by a faculty member active in women's health research. One-year fellowship, with up to two fellows. Director: Ira R. Horowitz, MD

Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery. Provides interested obstetrician-gynecologists extensive clinical training in the evaluation as well as the surgical and non-surgical management of pelvic floor disorders, including urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and voiding dysfunction. Two-year fellowship, one fellow each year. Director: Rony Adam, MD

Reproductive Tract Infections and Dysplasia. Provides obstetrician-gynecologists with an in-depth exposure to clinical management and treatment of women with Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) including Human Papilloma Virus-related genital disease, dysplasia and vulvodynia. Clinical and laboratory research experiences will be available as well. Two-year fellowship with one fellow per year. Director: Kevin Ault, MD

      
Last Update: 04/19/2006
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