Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery 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.

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 If a job seeker tests positive for nicotine use, including nicotine gum and patches, the offer will be rescinded, and individuals will be given the opportunity to participate in a free Houston Methodist-provided tobacco cessation program.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seekers wishing to reapply after testing positive for nicotine may do so 90 days after the date the initial offer was rescinded. If the job seeker tests positive for drug use, the offer will be rescinded.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seekers wishing to reapply after the drug screening is positive may do so one year after the date the initial offer was rescinded.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.

Colorectal Surgery

• Marianne Cusick, MD
• Michael Snyder, MD

Gastroenterology

• Eamonn Quigley, MD

Plastic Surgery

• Tue Dinh, MD

Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

• Albina Heidebrecht, DPT

Research Training

• 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

• Houston Methodist Research Institute
• Houston Methodist Institute for Technology, Innovation & Education (MITIE^SM)