Men's Health Fellowship - Education for the Future of Urology

Overview

This is a one year paid Men’s Health Fellowship. The Men’s Health Fellowship will enable the fellow to acquire an advanced body of knowledge and level of skill in the specialty to assume a leadership role in teaching and research in the field. The Fellow will participate in clinical and surgical activities at the Men’s Health Center at UCI Health Newport – Birch Street, UCI Medical Center in Orange, the outpatient surgery center and the new Irvine Hospital when it opens.

Co-Directors

Faysal A. Yafi, MD, FRCSC

Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs Associate Professor of Urology Division Chief & Director of Men’s Health Services

Akhil K. Das, MD, FACS

Professor of Urology

Faculty

Olivia Chang, MD, MPH, FACOG

Associate Professor of Urology
Division Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

Jessica Yih, MD

Assistant Professor of Urology
Director of Women’s Sexual Health & Male Infertility

Focus

Male sexual medicine (erectile dysfunction, hypogonadism, Peyronie’s disease, orgasmic and ejaculatory dysfunction, scrotal and penile conditions)

Penile prosthetics

Male LUTS/BPH (HOLEP, Aquablation, MIST procedures – UroLift, Rezum, Optilume BPH)

Male urinary incontinence (AUS, slings, bulking agents, ProAct, chemo-denervation, and sacral neuromodulation)

Male infertility (vasectomy, TESA, micro-TESE, microscopic varicocelectomy, microscopic spermatic cord denervation, microscopic vasectomy reversal)

Exposure to male and female regenerative therapies

Overactive bladder

Pelvic floor and genital conditions

Female sexual dysfunction (optional)

Clinical Responsibilities

Participate in clinical
and surgical activities
with faculty

Participate in research
activities with faculty

Call coverage
with residents

Academic Responsibilities

Participate in ongoing clinical studies and trials with faculty

Attend yearly AUA, SMSNA meetings

Present at UCI Grand Rounds

Help organize and participate in yearly UCI Men’s Health and HOLEP courses

Attend industry and SMSNA sponsored courses

Attend SUFU, ASRM, ISSWSH and WMSM meetings (optional)

Schedule (Flexible)

Days

2 days of Men’s Health/Prosthetics

1-2

Days

1-2 days of LUTS/BPH

Day

1 day of Male Infertility

Day

1 day of FSD (optional)

Applicant Qualifications

Candidates must hold an MD and have completed a US Residency Program in Urology. Candidates must be U.S. or Canadian citizens. Candidates must apply for a California medical license, Fluoroscopy License, and DEA certificate before starting the program in July.

Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG): Candidates must be graduates of a World Health Organization-recognized medical school, hold an ECFMG certificate, and completed a postgraduate training in their home country.

Interested Parties Should Contact:

Griselda Zuno via email at [email protected]