Boyd Viers, MD, PhD, Surgical Consultant in Urology, and surgical team members, wear loupe magnifiers and headlamp and focus toward the surgical field in the operating room.

Graduate medical education in trauma and genitourinary reconstruction at Mayo Clinic

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Overview

Mayo Clinic's Department of Urology in Rochester, Minnesota, emphasizes hard work, collaboration, and forward-thinking while striving to uphold Mayo Clinic's philosophy the needs of the patient come first. It's our goal to train leaders and the next generation of world-class reconstructive urologists who are uniquely skilled in multiple facets of urologic reconstruction.

The Trauma and Genitourinary Reconstruction Fellowship program is committed to your education through daily clinical education, weekly academic instruction through journal clubs and conferences, and support of academic career development through ample research opportunities and travel to professional meetings. Our 1:1 mentorship model ensures you get the opportunity to learn and work alongside experts in both clinical and research settings.

#1

hospital in Minnesota and nationally recognized on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll (U.S. News, 2024-25)

3:1

GURS trained faculty-to-resident ratio

100,000+

patient care visits each year

Program highlights

  • Clinical year consisting of six sequential eight- to nine-week rotations with three GURS fellowship-trained urologists, allowing for an individualized experience working alongside experts with in-depth knowledge of all facets of reconstructive urology.
  • Rotations designed for a condensed experience and advanced training in procedures, pathologies, and case management including both complex open surgery and advanced robotic reconstruction. Fellows will treat a high volume of male urethral stricture disease (using open, robotic, and endoscopic approaches), genitourinary fistula, ureteral stricture disease, and male stress urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction after treatment of prostate cancer.
  • In-depth exposure and training involving complex multi-disciplinary genitourinary reconstruction and cancer survivorship.
  • Experience and competency in the surgical management of patients with neurogenic bladder, acquired buried penis, spinal cord injury, and gender-affirming surgery.
  • Research support through funding, robust statistical support, database management, and travel to regional and national meetings to present research data.
  • Uninterrupted time to train and work alongside our reconstructive faculty.
  • Following the development of the necessary skillset in reconstructive cases, there may be opportunities for autonomy and teaching other learners.
  • Global health and international outreach opportunities are available to reconstructive fellows.
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Your training experience

As a fellow at Mayo Clinic, you'll have access to robust clinical, educational, and research resources. You'll find support both inside and outside of the campus to promote physical and mental wellness and ensure your work/life balance.

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Program history

The Trauma and Genitourinary Reconstruction Fellowship program is a participating institution with the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS).

The academic year 2023-2024 was the inaugural year of Mayo Clinic's Trauma and Genitourinary Reconstruction Fellowship program in Rochester, Minnesota.

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