Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Fellowship
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Active Clinical Trials
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GME Trainees
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Physician Organization Physicians
40
Peer-Reviewed Publications in 2023
About our Fellowship
The Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) Fellowship at Houston Methodist Hospital is a three-year subspecialty training program for obstetrics and gynecology physicians who wish to specialize in urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery. Houston Methodist Hospital is the first ACGME-accredited program in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery in the Houston area. Our goal is to provide excellent training in both surgical and non-surgical management of pelvic floor disorders and childbirth-related injuries for women.
The fellowship provides experience in the management of complex benign pelvic surgery, including and beyond incontinence and prolapse. It offers the opportunity to acquire the practical knowledge and medical and surgical skills needed to identify, evaluate and treat the spectrum of disorders affecting the lower genitourinary tract. The goal of the fellowship is to prepare candidates for subspecialty board certification and a career in academic medicine.
The fellowship provides experience in the management of complex benign pelvic surgery, including and beyond incontinence and prolapse. It offers the opportunity to acquire the practical knowledge and medical and surgical skills needed to identify, evaluate and treat the spectrum of disorders affecting the lower genitourinary tract. The goal of the fellowship is to prepare candidates for subspecialty board certification and a career in academic medicine.
Eligibility and Application
All applicants must apply and submit supporting documents through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). In addition, applicants must email CREOG scores to our fellowship program coordinator as part of the application process. Fellowship positions are filled through the National Residency Match Program (NRMP).
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Responsibility
- Drug and Tobacco Screening- Job seekers will be tested for nicotine and drug usage during the post-offer physical. If a job seeker tests positive for nicotine use, including nicotine gum and patches, the offer will be rescinded, and individuals will be given the opportunity to participate in a free Houston Methodist-provided tobacco cessation program. Job seekers wishing to reapply after testing positive for nicotine may do so 90 days after the date the initial offer was rescinded. If the job seeker tests positive for drug use, the offer will be rescinded. Job seekers wishing to reapply after the drug screening is positive may do so one year after the date the initial offer was rescinded.
- Background Check - Prior to employment start date, job seekers must complete a criminal background check.
Our Team
Board-certified URPS
Urology/Neuro-urology
- Danielle Antosh, MD
- Ricardo Gonzalez, MD
- Rachel A. High, DO
- Fiona Lindo, MD
- Christine Pan, MD
- Emily Rutledge, MD
Urology/Neuro-urology
Colorectal Surgery
Gastroenterology
Plastic Surgery
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Gastroenterology
Plastic Surgery
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
- Albina Heidebrecht, DPT
Our Fellows and Alum
Justine Johnson, MD
2024-2027
Residency: Houston Methodist Hospital
Hometown: Clear Lake, TX
Residency: Houston Methodist Hospital
Hometown: Clear Lake, TX
Kyrstin Christensen, MD
2023-2026
Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Hometown: Princeton, NJ
Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Hometown: Princeton, NJ
Sarah Rozycki, MD
2022-2025
Residency: Houston Methodist Hospital
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Residency: Houston Methodist Hospital
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Lia Miceli, MD
2021-2024
Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Hometown: Charleroi, Pennsylvania
Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Hometown: Charleroi, Pennsylvania
Nadia Megahed, MD
2020-2023
Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch
Hometown: Houston, TX
Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch
Hometown: Houston, TX
Emily Rutledge, MD
2019-2022
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Hometown: Houston, TX
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Hometown: Houston, TX
Danny Michael Mounir, MD
2018-2021
Residency: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hometown: Lafayette, Louisiana
Residency: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hometown: Lafayette, Louisiana
Shweta Pai, MD
2017-2020
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Hometown: Toledo, Ohio
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Hometown: Toledo, Ohio
Curriculum
Clinical Training
- Diverse patient population with large referral base from Houston and surrounding areas
- Comprehensive expertise in URPS; training in office cystoscopy, complex and video urodynamics, intravesical botulinum, sacral neuromodulation, posterior tibial nerve stimulation, endo-anal ultrasonography, anal manometry and other procedures
- Extensive training in vaginal, abdominal, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence
- Training in voiding dysfunction and neuro-urology.
- Complex pelvic surgery including surgical repair of vesico-vaginal/recto-vaginal fistulae, placement of ureteral stents, urethral diverticulectomy, anal sphincteroplasty, and vaginal reconstruction.
- Collaborative environment and multi-disciplinary conferences with other specialties through the Houston Methodist Center for Restorative Pelvic Medicine and weekly fellow educational conferences with the Department of Urology.
Research Training
Resources available at Houston Methodist Hospital
- Fellows are mentored in research methodology and study design and present original research at national meetings.
- Mentoring in scientific and grant writing
- Research courses in Biostatistics and Conduct of Biological Research at University of Houston
- Mentorship for basic science research through the Houston Methodist Research Institute
- Collaboration in Departments of Biomedical Engineering with University of Houston
Resources available at Houston Methodist Hospital
Get In Touch
Interim Fellowship Coordinator
Program Director
Upcoming Academic Events
Grand rounds, tumor boards, regularly scheduled series and case presentations are offered in multiple clinical disciplines and Houston Methodist locations.
Fundamentals of Responsible Conduct of Research
Houston Methodist Research Institute
Feb 24 @ 11AM
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Grand Rounds conducted in 2023
These educational events are held according to varying schedules by departments and divisions within the Houston Methodist Academic Institute
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