Leadership
Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
The Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Program (Urogynecology) at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center was among the first Urogynecology programs in the country. We have trained some of the finest FPMRS surgeons, and continue our tradition of creating a rich learning environment where trainees will master conservative and surgical approaches to Pelvic Floor Disorders. Fellows gain expertise in vaginal and laparoscopic/robotic approaches while treating our predominately underserved Los Angeles county population.
Fellows graduating from HUMC will be equipped to provide the gamut of care for women with pelvic floor disorders in private, public and academic environments. Our mission is to recruit, develop, and train outstanding humanistic and devoted Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive surgeons who are fully qualified as consultant-level subspecialists and are well-prepared to serve their community. Fellows also get exposure to our multi-disciplinary approach to patients through the Pelvic Floor Center.
Our faculty is involved in patient-centered research regarding both conservative and surgical management. Our focus is on improving the quality of care for all women, including underserved and minority women with pelvic floor disorders.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIONProgram Director GME Administrator & Program Co-Manager Education Coordinator Location/Mailing Address |
PROGRAM FACULTYHarbor-UCLA Medical Center Kaiser Permanente – Downey Medical Center Kaiser Permanente – Los Angeles Medical Center (Sunset) |
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Salary & Benefits
- Salary
- $87,200-98,600/yr (LA County PGY5-PGY7 salary)
- Los Angeles County benefits, pension
- Stipends
- Annual Educational Stipend
- Bonus for Abstract Acceptance
- Vacation / CME Time
- 4 weeks/year (20 workdays) Vacation
- 4 personal days/year
- AUGS conference included as training time
FPMRS Fellowship Program Educational Highlights
- ACGME accredited, 3 year fellowship program (including two six-month research blocks).
- Variety of clinical settings, including Los Angeles County health system and Kaiser Permanente.
- Program Faculty represent multiple specialties, including FPMRS, Urology, Colorectal and Gastroenterology.
- Three year longitudinal research curriculum.
- Tiered Robotics curriculum, allowing for customization depending on Fellows’ level of experience.
- Robust weekly didactics including FPMRS chapter/article reviews, M&M and Grand Rounds, Pre-op conference and resident lectures.
- Monthly research meetings to review basic topics and to discuss and support fellows’ ongoing research projects.
- Quarterly Regional Journal Clubs including all Southern California FPMRS Fellowship Programs.
- Annual simulation labs, anatomy wet labs, laparoscopic pig labs and cadaver labs.
Laparoscopic Training and Simulation Training
The laparoscopic training lab provides the opportunity for residents, fellows, and med students to get comfortable and skilled with the equipment and mechanics of both laparoscopic and robotic approaches. The simulation lab also provides the opportunity for fellows to organize and take the teaching role in a safe environment to the junior learners. Fellows have access to robotics simulations throughout the year to improve on their dexterity outside of the many cases they partake in. Anatomy sessions are utilized to expand on their knowledge and ultimately skills used in the operating room.