Urogynaecology Fellowship Program

The University of British Columbia Fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery is a two to three year postgraduate training program dedicated to cultivating academic leaders in the field. It is a collaborative program between the Departments of Urological Sciences and Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and is seeking accreditation from the American Board of Urology and the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Candidates will receive broad multi-disciplinary clinical training that includes diagnostic evaluation, and treatment of functional and support disorders of the lower urinary tract, reproductive tract, and lower alimentary tract. They will be expected to develop expertise in the full breadth of non-surgical and surgical options, for urinary incontinence, voiding dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, rectal prolapse, fecal incontinence, and defecatory dysfunction. Academic performance is given equal importance to clinical skill development, and fellows are trained in teaching, as well as research design and implementation.

Candidates are encouraged to pursue concurrent postgraduate studies in Experimental Medicine or a Masters Degree in Health Care Epidemiology or Biostatistics, and will be expected to develop independent research projects.

Mentorship is available for both clinical outcomes research and basic research. A flexible curriculum  facilitates special   research interests. The collaboration of the Departments of Obstetrics &  Gynaecology, and Urology offers a broad clinical and research experience to fellows.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Lynn Stothers or Dr. Roxana Geoffrion