Fellowships

St. Luke’s Hospital and Health Network, located in the Lehigh Valley, PA, offers a Fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery under the direction of Vincent Lucente, MD, MBA, Miles Murphy, MD, MSPH, and the Institute for Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery.

The fellowship offers comprehensive training in the:

Diagnosis of lower urinary tract dysfunction, pelvic relaxation, and rectal dysfunction
Surgical treatment emphasizing minimally-invasive (vaginal and laparoscopic) surgical training.
Use of synthetic materials for the surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse and stress incontinence
Neuromodulation for voiding disorders and refractory detrusor over activity
A multi-specialty approach to urinary incontinence and pelvic floor disorders, with emphasis on pain management, physical therapy, patient education and research
One full year of clinical research and scientific investigations including classes in epidemiology and statistics
Training in the business of urogynecology, including strategic planning, marketing, financial management, coding and reimbursement
Developing lecture topics and power point presentations including presentation skills

Faculty members enjoy excellent relationships with related departments, including general surgery, colon rectal surgery, neurology, geriatrics and urology. This enhances the clinical care of gynecologic patients and broadens medical and surgical exposure. The faculty have also developed close partnerships with industry, affording you the opportunity to learn the process of product/ procedural development.

Applications

We are currently accepting applications for the academic year beginning in July 2009. While we are not participating in the match, we are using for your convenience the "Universal Application for Residency". Please download the form [PDF format] and mail to:

Fellowship Director
The Institute for Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
2200 West Hamilton Street, Suite 111
Allentown, PA 18104