From the program director 

Thank you for your interest in our Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. We offer a comprehensive approach to the care of women with complex pelvic floor disorders, and use a variety of approaches for surgical correction of pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. Our one-on-one surgical apprenticeship model is unique and offers extended periods of time with a single surgical mentor. 

Surgical training encompasses on vaginal, endoscopic, and abdominal approaches for the treatment of women with complex pelvic floor disorders. During the 12 months of protected research time, fellows have dedicated research mentorship, statistical support, and opportunities to participate in multiple research projects. As a fellow, you also have the option to obtain a master’s degree in biomedical sciences during the fellowship.

Our fellowship offers a team approach to patient care, a knowledgeable, enthusiastic teaching staff, and a diverse patient population. Following completion, our fellows have the knowledge and skills to begin a successful career in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery.

John Occhino, M.D.
Program Director

Faculty

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for women. There are 41 physicians who provide patient care and are actively involved in research and medical education.

The department includes these specialty groups:

• Obstetrics. Expert, personalized care for women before, during, and after pregnancy.
• Maternal and fetal medicine. Specializes in high-risk pregnancies related to obstetric, medical, surgical, or genetic complications.
• Reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Manages problems related to infertility, including fibroid tumors, recurrent pregnancy loss, abnormal uterine bleeding, endometriosis, and risk of genetic disorders in offspring.
• Gynecology. Provides outpatient treatment for disorders of the female reproductive and urinary systems.
• Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Provides state-of-the-art care focusing on endoscopic procedures.
• Gynecologic Oncology. Provides state-of-the-art care for women with cancers of the female reproductive tract.
• Urogynecology. Medically and surgically manages benign conditions including treatment of a variety of pelvic floor disorders.

The department performs more than 2,000 procedures annually specific to urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery.

Mayo Clinic has a state-of-the-art electronic medical record system, which comprehensively integrates patient data including clinical notes, laboratory evaluation, radiographic imaging, and more.

The teaching faculty working in Mayo outpatient areas and at Mayo Clinic's hospital in Rochester are exclusively Mayo Clinic staff. The Mayo patient population is available to provide you with extensive learning opportunities and educational experiences.