Fellowships for Professionals in Training
Baylor College of Medicine
Objectives:
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To learn to manage common and uncommon pediatric and adolescent gynecology conditions
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To focus on minimally invasive surgical techniques in children
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To develop research interests that may be ongoing and enhance career development
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To become an educator of residents and medical students
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To prepare the participant for an academic or private practice career in the field of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Overview:
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas offers a two-year fellowship in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. The fellowship will provide comprehensive training in both medical and surgical aspects of pediatric and adolescent gynecology utilizing the resources of the Texas Medical Center and Texas Children’s Hospital.
This program allows one to develop special expertise in the field of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. Fellows learn about the diagnosis and management of common Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology problems as well as less common conditions. Candidates should have a strong interest in minimally invasive surgery as well. The fellow will interact will both pediatric and OB/GYN faculties and fellows. Many opportunities for research exist, and innovative clinical investigation is encouraged. The fellow will also participate in resident training and will be in charge of monthly resident conferences. This goal is accomplished through providing excellent gynecological care for pediatric and adolescent patients the Texas Medical Center. Playing a role in the education of house staff and medical students is also important as well as engaging in research and academic training interests. The fellowship is completed over two years, offering fellows a balance of clinical training, research, and educational development. Finally, formal training in the areas of biostatistics and epidemiology, is available through the Baylor College of Medicine and are strongly encouraged.
Devoted Time:
Clinical 70%
Research 30%
Optional:
Biostatistics and Epidemiology training through one-month Fellow-concentrated courses each July. The University of Texas also offers many classes in Biostatistics and Epidemiology with flexibility of class schedules.
Contact Information
Program Director: Jennifer E. Dietrich MD, MSc (jedietri@bcm.edu)
Fellowship Coordinator: Emily Vinas
Baylor Faculty Center
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
1709 Dryden Rd
Houston, TX 77030
713-798-5505
http://www.bcm.edu/obgyn/?PMID=7397
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Overview:
Applications are currently being accepted for a two year clinical fellowship in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC). This comprehensive program is offered by the largest gynecology program at a pediatric hospital and is based within an outstanding division of Adolescent Medicine.
Structure of Fellowship:
The fellowship offers multidisciplinary inpatient and outpatient clinical experiences, including opportunities in complex genitourinary reconstructive surgery; forensic examinations; hematology clinic, bariatric surgery program, and other pediatric subspecialties. CCHMC supports family and teen-centered care for a diverse population of girls and young women throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, as well as internationally. The fellow is expected to participate in clinical research and has an option to pursue a Master’s in Science or in Public Health. Such varied opportunities will prepare the physician for an academic career in the growing field of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology.
Contact Information
Program Director: Jill S. Huppert, M.D., M.P.H. (jill.huppert@cchmc.org)
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
3333 Burnet Avenue, ML 4000
Cincinnati, OH 45229
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/ed/clinical/fellow/gynecology/
University of Louisville
Overview:
The University of Louisville is accepting applications for the 2009-10 academic year. This program includes clinical experiences and interdisciplinary didactic and research training.
In July 2004, the fellowship was expanded from a one-year to an optional two-year program incorporating a Masters of Science in Public Health Degree. Additionally, this allows the fellow extended training in subspecialties such as Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Radiology, Adolescent Psychiatry, Pediatric Urology, Pediatric Emergency Department, Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Dermatology and/or others as time permits to gain additional knowledge and experience in procedures and techniques.
Fellowship Eligibility:
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Graduates of medical schools in the United States and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education
(LCME).
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Graduates of medical schools outside of the United States and Canada who meet one of the following requirements:
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Have received a current valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or;
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Have a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. licensing jurisdiction;
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Have completed an RRC-approved obstetrics and gynecology residency or the equivalent.
Contact Information
Program Director: S. Paige Hertweck, M.D. (phertweck@louisville.edu)
Fellowship Coordinator- Laura Lukat (laura.lukat@louisville.edu)
Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women’s Health
550 S. Jackson Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Phone: (502) 561-7463
Fax: (502) 561-8684
http://louisville.edu/medschool/obgyn/about-us/pediatric-adolescent-gynecology.html
http://www.louisvillewomenshealthcare.com/ped/index.shtml
The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario Canada
Objectives:
The Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children and the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario Canada is a one-year funded program. It focuses on the diagnosis and management of common problems in pediatric gynecology as well as uncommon and more complex conditions, such as congenital reproductive anomalies, disorders of sex development, pediatric and adolescent gynecologic malignancies, gynecologic disorders in medically complicated children, and reproductive endocrinopathies. At the completion of the program, the fellow is expected to have developed the knowledge and skills to function professionally as a medical expert, communicator, collaborator, manager, health advocate and scholar in this field.
Structure of Fellowship:
Fellows begin the training program at the beginning of the academic year (July1st). It is divided into clinical care, surgical time, multidisciplinary consultation, and research. Clinical care includes the general pediatric and adolescent gynecology clinic three half-days per week, with one morning per every two weeks dedicated to the Fellows clinic and one afternoon per week for the adolescent pregnancy clinic. Multidisciplinary clinics in Disorders of Sex Development, Complex Contraception, and Combined Gynecology/Endocrinology occur monthly. The remaining afternoons can be used for research, education of undergraduate/postgraduate trainees, or any of the optional clinics. The optional clinics include Adolescent Medicine, Endocrinology, Urology, and SCAN (Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect). The fellow will also rotate on the pediatric surgery department for two months out of the fellowship year.
Surgical time is scheduled the first, third, and fifth Fridays of each month. On call responsibilities are shared with the postgraduate trainees on the rotation at a frequency of no more than 1:3 home call.
Contact Information
Program Director: Lisa Allen, MD FRCSC (email: lisa.allen@sickkids.ca)
Fellowship Coordinator- Zarine Tilak, BA, M.Ed. (e-mail: zarine.tilak@sickkids.ca)
Section of Pediatric Gynecology
555 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario Canada
M5G 1X8
Office: (416) 813-6188
Fax: (416) 813-6192
http://www.obgyn.utoronto.ca/fellowships/programs/Paeds.htm
Washington Hospital Center, Children's National Medical Center
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Fellowship
Objective:
The goal of this fellowship is to train graduates of an ACGME accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency in the gynecologic care of patients between birth and age 21. The fellow will learn the diagnosis and management of common problems in pediatric gynecology as well as uncommon and more complex conditions, such as congenital reproductive anomalies, disorders of sex development, pediatric and adolescent gynecologic malignancies, gynecologic disorders in medically complicated children, and reproductive endocrinopathies. In addition, the fellow will have the opportunity to care and perform research regarding gynecological psychosocial issues such as gender identity, sexual and physical abuse and teen pregnancy in children and adolescents. Our goal is that graduates will pursue careers that advance this field forward as well as improve health care services and professional training in pediatric and adolescent gynecology. In addition, the fellow will have the opportunity to receive intensive research training at the DC Clinical Research Training Consortium.
Location:
The fellowship will be part of the Women and Infants Services at the Washington Hospital Center (WHC). The care of patients will take place at WHC, Children's National Medical Center (CNMC), Georgetown University and Unity Health Care Clinics.
Washington Hospital Center
Washington Hospital Center is the largest private hospital in the nation's capital. The Hospital Center occupies a 47-acre campus in Washington, DC that it shares with Children's National Medical Center, National Rehabilitation Hospital and the DC Veteran Administration Medical Center. A proud member of MedStar Health, the not-for-profit Hospital Center has 926 licensed beds offering primary, secondary and tertiary health care services to adult and neonatal patients. In fiscal year 2007, 46,209 inpatients --including 4,556 births-- and 389,803 outpatients were treated.
Children's National Medical Center
Children's National Medical Center is the only exclusive provider of pediatric care in the metropolitan Washington area and is the only freestanding children's hospital between Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Norfolk, and Atlanta. This 279 bed children's hospital has an internationally recognized team of pediatric healthcare professionals which care for more than 360,000 patients each year including children of all ages as well as adults born with congenital anomalies.
Georgetown University Hospital
Georgetown University Hospital was founded in 1898 to promote health through education, research and patient care. This 609-licensed bed hospital is the primary teaching hospital of Georgetown University School of Medicine.
Unity Health Care, Inc.
Unity Health Care is Washington, D.C.'s largest federally qualified health center which provides more than 80,000 residents with an array of medical and social services. Unity Health Care operates 11 community health centers, and provides services in homeless shelters, high school, mobile units and D.C. detention facilities.
Structure of Fellowship
The Fellowship in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology at Washington Hospital Center/Children's National Medical Center will entail 70% clinical work and 30% research.
Ambulatory Care
The fellow will attend pediatric gynecology clinic at Children's National Medical Center as well as Georgetown University Pediatrics. Additional ambulatory services will be provided to adolescents in the adolescent clinic at Washington Hospital Center, Unity Health Care Clinics and Eastern High school. Ambulatory time will also take place at the Freddie Mac Foundation Child & Adolescent Protection Center.
Pediatric Endocrinology
The fellow will participate in a rotation with the Pediatric Endocrinology group at Children's National Medical Center as well as the NIH Division of Reproductive Endocrinology.
Surgical Care
Surgery in children and adolescents will be performed at Children's National Medical Center. In addition, the fellow will assist in cases performed by the pediatric urologists and surgeons as well as gynecologic oncology when involving an adolescent or child. Adult patients with congenital anomalies or history of pediatric cancers will undergo surgery at Washington Hospital Center.
Didactic and Educational Responsibilities
The fellow will be expected to attend all Women and Infant Services didactic sessions at Washington Hospital Center, multidisciplinary conferences at Children's National Medical Center and NIH Reproductive Endocrine Division Journal clubs. The fellow will be responsible for didactic and clinical education of obstetrics and gynecology residents as well as medical students.
DC Clinical Research Training Consortium
Fellows will have the option of enrolling in the DC Clinical Research Training Consortium (CRTC) which provides rigorous didactic course work and curriculum support for training in clinical research. Georgetown University (GU), Howard University (HU), GU Hospital, HU Hospital, Children's National Medical Center, and Washington Hospital Center (WHC) with its research arm, MedStar Research Institute (MRI) all collaborate in the CRTC.
Contact Information
Applicants please contact Jacqueline DeLeon
Phone 202-877-7127
jacqueline.deleon@medstar.net
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