Fellowships: Global

Institution Name:

Belgrade Center for Urogenital Reconstructive Surgery

Fellowship Program Name:

Reconstructive urology and gender affirming surgery clinical fellowship

Fellowship Program Location (City, State, Country)

Belgrade, Serbia

Fellowship Program Director Name:

Miroslav Djordjevic

Email: [email protected]

Fellowship Program Director Credentials:

MD, PhD; Professor of Urology at Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY

Fellowship Program Contact Person Name: Borko Stojanovic

Fellowship Program Contact Person Email Address: [email protected]

Fellowship Program Website Link: https://genitalsurgerybelgrade.com/

Length of Fellowship Program: 6 – 12 months

Brief Description of Fellowship Program (Max 250 Words): The Reconstructive Urology and Gender Affirming Surgery Program at the Belgrade Center for Urogenital Reconstructive Surgery is a 6 to 12 months program designed to train urology residency graduates in the surgical and clinical skills in all fields of genitourinary reconstruction including pediatric and adolescent reconstructive urology, urethral and penile reconstruction, prosthetic surgery, and all aspects of gender affirming surgery, under the guidance and extensive expertise of the Belgrade Center faculty.  The goal of this fellowship program is to teach the requisite cognitive and technical knowledge and skills in the management of congenital and acquired urological anomalies with an emphasis on gender-affirming surgery. Fellows will learn and refine diagnosis and evaluation, along with management strategies in the field, but they will also be included in scientific work and research activities. The fellowship training involves active surgical participation, not mere observation.  The fellow’s progress is monitored throughout the year and they are expected to become fully proficient in all aspects of the care of patients undergoing reconstructive surgical intervention. Fellows will gain increasing autonomy and responsibility for leading cases and teaching members of the resident team as they progress through the training program. By the completion the fellow will have developed and enhanced their operative techniques and clinical skills in the pre- and post-operative management of advanced urologic reconstructive surgery.

Eligibility Requirements/Criteria (When Applicable): A letter of support from the applicant’s urological training program director is required, and two further letters of support are required. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate superior skills in basic urologic techniques prior to commencement of the program.

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Institution Name:

East Avenue Medical Center

Fellowship Program Name:

EAMC Fellowship Training in Reconstructive Urology

Fellowship Program Location (City, State, Country):

Quezon City, Philippines

Fellowship Program Director Name:

Mark Joseph “Toto” Abalajon, MD

Fellowship Program Director Credentials: Past Member, Board of Directors, The Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons; President, Philippine Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons; Council Member, Philippine Urological Association Executive Council; Member, EAU Section of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (ESGURS)

Fellowship Program Contact Person Name: Mark Joseph Abalajon

Fellowship Program Contact Person Email Address: [email protected]

Fellowship Program Website Link: none yet

Length of Fellowship Program: 1-year

Brief Description of Fellowship Program: The EAMC Fellowship Training in Reconstructive Urology is the first such program in Southeast Asia. It is a 1-year program that focuses on complex urethral , genital, and abdominal reconstruction. We are a high volume trauma center that does approximately 150-170 urethroplasties per year including a large number of PFUI cases. In addition to this, we encounter a high volume of genital reconstruction for paraffinomas and ureteral reconstructions for long strictures secondary to genitourinary tuberculosis as well as injuries to the upper tract. We also do approximately 30-50 urinary diversions per year. The fellow also gets to participate in surgical outreach missions to the provinces which adds to the diversity of cases he/she encounter.

Eligibility Requirements/Criteria: Applicants should be graduates of a formal 5-6 year urology residency program. He/She should be a holder of a Philippine Physicians License (PRC). For interested foreign applicants, they are expected to secure a special license from the Philippine Regulatory Commission prior to applying for a slot in the program. The Philippine government unfortunately does not provide funding for international trainees. Thus, the accepted applicant shall be expected to provide for his/her own board and lodging during the entire training period.

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Institution Name:
HOSPITAL ITALIANO DE BUENOS AIRES

Fellowship Program Name:
Urethral and Reconstructive Genital Surgery

Fellowship Program Location (City, State, Country):
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Program Directors:
Gabriel Andrés Favre, MD, PhD
[email protected]

Program Director Credentials:

Jefe de sector cirugía uretral y genital reconstructiva, Urology deptarment, HI

Program Associated Professors:
Dr. Gabriel Favre (male reconstruction, urinary divertion); Dr. Guillermo Gueglio (prostetic surgery, peryronies surgery); Dr. Matias Gonzales (urinary divertion, female pelvic floor reconstruction); and Dr. Gustavo Villodo (tissue engineering).

Contact Person:
Patricia Alvarez, Academic Secretary
[email protected]
Phone: +541149590200

Website:
 www.hospitalitaliano.org.ar

Prerequisite/Eligibility Requirements:
Fullfill Hospital Italiano requirements for Fellowships (See website) and understand spanish

Overview:
The Urology Department of the Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires is a tertiary care center covering all urological pathologies.

The subdivision of Urethral and Genital Reconstructive Surgery is part of the Urological department and is a reference center for the surgical treatment of urethral stricture. We usually receive both non-complex and complex urethral stricture cases, with multiple previous procedures like, failed hypospadias surgery, pan urethral strictures, posterior urethral injuries and posterior urethral complications after prostate cancer treatments.

Other reconstructive procedures include: Phalloplasties due to trauma, cancer or transgender surgery, corrective surgery for the Peyronie’s disease, penile prosthesis, urinary divertions, repair of the vesico-vaginal fistulae, and female pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence.
Local and International Urologists visit our center every year and it is possible to attend to an average of 4 reconstructive procedures per week. Furthermore, the fellow program is accredited by the medical school of the Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires.

The objective of our program is that the fellow gets familiar to patient evaluations and surgical strategies. Initially the fellow only assists the surgery, but later, the fellow also performs basic techniques of urethral reconstruction while assisted by one staff. In the same way, the fellow actively participates in corrective surgery for the Peyrone’s disease and penile prosthesis. Also, he /she will participate in anti-incontinency procedures and female genital prolapse. In addition, the fellow will assist the surgeon staff in more complex cases like female pelvic reconstructive surgery, fistulas and posterior urethral injuries.

Length of Fellowship:
1 year

Academic Development:
Annual submission of at least one abstract to international meetings, and at least one paper to peer-reviewed journals.

The subdivision of urethral surgery participates in the academic activity of the Urological Department, presentations are responsibility of the fellow.

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Institution Name:
UROKUL, Pune, India

Fellowship Program Name:
Fellowship in Reconstructive Urology

Fellowship Program Location (City, State, Country):
UROKUL, Next to Bitwise Terra Towers, Mumbai Pune Bypass Road,Pune,411045

Fellowship Program Director Name:
Sanjay B Kulkarni, MS, FRCS
[email protected]

Fellowship Program Contact Person Name:
Dr. Pankaj M. Joshi
[email protected]

Fellowship Program Website Link:
https://societygurs.org/gurs-fellowships-match/
www.strictureurethra.in https://urokulhospital.com

Length of Fellowship Program:
1 year

Fellowship Program Description:
Urokul is a 105-bed dedicated Urology hospital, tertiary referral center for Urethral surgeries.
The subdivision of Urethral and Genital Reconstructive Surgery is part of the Urological department and is a reference center for the surgical treatment of urethral strictures. We usually receive both non-complex and complex urethral stricture cases. We have expertise in treating primary hypospadias, failed hypospadias surgery, pan urethral strictures, posterior urethral injuries and posterior urethral complications after prostate cancer treatments, like strictures, bladder neck contractures, and incontinence. Last academic year we performed over 600 Urethroplasty. We perform artificial sphincters and penile prosthesis surgery routinely. The Hospital is equipped with all urology technology like 3 D Laparoscopy, Davinci Robot, Thulium Fibre laser. We have 5 modular operating rooms,10 dialysis units and perform all urological procedures.

Eligibility Requirements/Criteria (When Applicable):
MD Urology or Equivalent (recognized by National Medical Commission, India)

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Institution Name:

National Defense Medical College (NDMC)

Fellowship Program Name:

NDMC Reconstructive Urology Fellowship

Fellowship Program Location (City, State, Country):

Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan

Fellowship Program Director Name:

Akio Horiguchi, MD, PhD

Fellowship Program Director Credentials:

Professor, Division of Reconstruction, Center for Trauma, Burn and Tactical Medicine, National Defense Medical College Hospital

Fellowship Program Contact Person Name: Akio Horiguchi, MD, PhD

Fellowship Program Contact Person Email Address: [email protected]

Fellowship Program Website Link: https://square.umin.ac.jp/impreza/

Length of Fellowship Program: 1 year

Brief Description of Fellowship Program (Max 250 Words): The NDMC Reconstructive Urology Fellowship provides advanced training in male urethral reconstruction under the direct mentorship of Professor Akio Horiguchi, a leading authority in reconstructive urology. As Japan’s premier reconstructive urology center, the program offers comprehensive experience in both standard and complex cases, ranging from primary urethral strictures to challenging conditions such as pelvic fracture urethral injuries and pan-urethral strictures. Fellows participate in over 200 reconstructive surgeries annually, gaining expertise in diverse surgical techniques.  In addition to urethral reconstruction, fellows receive hands-on training in pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence surgeries, ensuring a well-rounded skill set. The program also emphasizes research and innovation, particularly in tissue engineering for urethral strictures. Fellows have access to a vast clinical database and are encouraged to contribute to academic publications and present at international conferences.  A key feature of this fellowship is the personalized, hands-on mentorship provided by Dr. Horiguchi, who is directly involved in all aspects of patient management, surgical planning, and intraoperative decision-making. This intensive guidance ensures fellows develop both technical proficiency and clinical judgment necessary to manage complex reconstructive cases independently.  This fellowship offers a unique opportunity for urologists seeking to refine their surgical skills, engage in cutting-edge research, and become leaders in the field of reconstructive urology.

 Eligibility Requirements/Criteria (When Applicable):
Medical Licensure: 

Applicants must hold a valid Japanese medical license. Urology Training and

Certification: Candidates must have completed a urology residency program and obtained certification as a urologist. Language Proficiency: 

Proficiency in Japanese is preferred, but English fluency is essential for effective communication in clinical and research settings. Employment

Structure: Fellows will be employed by the Ministry of Defense of Japan, with compensation aligned with national public service standards. 

Application Materials: Candidates must submit the following documents: 

Curriculum Vitae (CV) Letter of interest outlining career goals and motivation for applying At least one letter of recommendation from a senior urologist or professor

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