The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health

Fellowship Program in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

Program Leadership

Program Director

Melissa A. Laudano, MD
Tel: 347.842.1719
mlaudano@montefiore.org 

GME Administrator

Karen Nickens-Middlebrooks
Tel: 718.430.3152
kanicken@montefiore.org  

  • Established in 1990
  • Length of training: 3 years for ob/gyn and 2 years for urologists
  • Number of fellows: 3
  • 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 teacher and role model
 

Accreditation

Fully accredited by ACGME
Last site visit: 2013
Next scheduled site visit: Annual review
Joint Program with Urology

Prerequisites

Successful completion of a residency program in either OB/GYN or Urology

Current Fellows

Gregory Vurture, MD (PGY5)

Alexander Delvlahos, MD (PGY6)

Akash Sharma (PGY6)

 

Application Process

Applications are accepted through ERAS
Application deadline: April 
Interview month: May 

Selection Process

NRMP

Contact Us

Karen Nickens-Middlebrooks
718.430-3152
kanicken@montefiore.org 

 
 
Educational Sessions
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Division Lecture/Journal Club 7:00 a.m.: Departmental Statistics Conference   Gynecology Chief Rounds   
  8:00 a.m.: Grand Rounds Division Lecture/ Journal Club (monthly)    
 

Research and Scholarly Activity

  • 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.