Urogynecology and Reconstructive (URPS)
Surgery Fellowship Program
The Department of Urology at Houston Methodist Hospital, in conjunction with faculty from the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Plastic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery and Neurology, offers one of the most comprehensive and multi-disciplinary 24-month fellowship opportunities for urologists. This competitive fellowship offers multi-disciplinary training in voiding dysfunction and urinary tract and pelvic reconstruction. Candidates receive extensive training in prosthetics, soft tissue reconstruction, bowel reconstruction, with experience in colorectal, urogynecology, neuro-urology, plastics and reconstructive surgery. This training opportunity produces well-rounded and highly skilled reconstructive surgeons in the growing field of pelvic reconstructive surgery and neuro-urology, permitting them to pursue a career in academics or private practice.
Employment at Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston Methodist is committed to improving the health of our patients, employees, and communities around us. As a health care provider, it’s our responsibility to promote a healthier environment for our employees.
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- If a job seeker tests positive for nicotine use, including nicotine gum and patches, the offer will be rescinded, and individuals will be given the opportunity to participate in a free Houston Methodist-provided tobacco cessation program.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seekers wishing to reapply after testing positive for nicotine may do so 90 days after the date the initial offer was rescinded.
- If the job seeker tests positive for drug use, the offer will be rescinded.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seekers wishing to reapply after the drug screening is positive may do so one year after the date the initial offer was rescinded.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.
Program Director
Program Contact
Ricardo Gonzalez, MD
Department of Urology
6560 Fannin St., Scurlock Tower
Houston, TX 77030
Tel: (713)-441-6455
Program Contact
Diana Benito
Department of Urology
6560 Fannin St., Scurlock Tower 2100
Houston, TX 77030
Tel: (713)-441-1038
adbenito@houstonmethodist.org