Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Fellowship

The Montefiore Einstein Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Fellowship Program provides a collegial learning environment that fosters collaboration, mentorship, creativity and excellence in clinical, scientific and academic settings. This three-year fellowship for obstetrics and gynecology residency graduates is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and provides subspecialist training in:

• The diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the female pelvic floor, including lower urinary tract disorders, pelvic organ prolapse, colorectal dysfunction and sexual dysfunction
• Colorectal surgery, internal medicine and rehabilitation medicine
• Surgical procedures ranging from traditional abdominal surgery to minimally invasive surgery (vaginal, laparoscopic, robotic)
• Skills as a teacher and role model

• A nine-month rotation block dedicated to the basic science laboratory, during which time:
  • The trainee gains familiarity with the tenets of basic science research.
  • The thesis project is conceived, designed and implemented under the close supervision and guidance of a full-time research faculty member.
• Ongoing opportunity to take part in clinical research throughout the training period
• A unique experience in Women’s Global Health for interested candidates with special emphasis on the management of obstetric-induced pelvic floor injuries such as fistulas

Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

January 21, 2025: Deadline for applications to be included in the first notification< 
February 10, 2025: Single modification date for interviews 
February 13, 2025: Initial deadline to accept or decline interviews 
May 7 and May 13, 2025: Recommended interview dates

Karen Nickens-Middlebrooks
718-430-3152
kanicken@montefiore.org