{"id":84,"date":"2023-03-03T13:38:18","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T13:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/?page_id=84"},"modified":"2025-12-19T15:45:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T15:45:54","slug":"urogynecology-and-reproductive-pelvic-surgery-fellowship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/education\/fellowship\/urogynecology-and-reproductive-pelvic-surgery-fellowship\/","title":{"rendered":"Urogynecology and Reproductive Pelvic Surgery Fellowship"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2\n\t         id=\"star\"\n\t         class=\"icon center fa-star\">Program Leadership<\/h2>\n            <section>\n                <ul class=\"divisions-container multi-column\" aria-label=\"people-directory\">\n            <li class=\"row post entry\">\n    <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                    \n                            <div class=\"entry-title\">\n                                    <a class=\"post-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/people\/elizabeth-geller\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2023\/08\/Dr-Elizabeth-Geller.jpg\" alt=\" \" height=\"160\" width=\"120\"\/>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2023\/08\/Dr-Elizabeth-Geller.jpg\" alt=\" \" \/>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    Elizabeth Geller, MD                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n            \t\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n\n        \n\n        <div class=\"ud-gallery-view__positions\"><p class=\"ud-gallery-view__positions__title\">Professor, Urogynecology<\/p><p class=\"ud-gallery-view__positions__title\">Urogynecology and Reproductive Pelvic Surgery Fellowship Director<\/p>            <\/div>\n                \n                                                    \n<\/li><li class=\"row post entry\">\n    <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                    \n                            <div class=\"entry-title\">\n                                    <a class=\"post-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/people\/nichole-tran\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2024\/12\/Nichole-Tran-677x1024.jpg\" alt=\" \" height=\"160\" width=\"120\"\/>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2024\/12\/Nichole-Tran-677x1024.jpg\" alt=\" \" \/>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    Nichole Tran                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n            \t\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n\n        \n\n        <div class=\"ud-gallery-view__positions\"><p class=\"ud-gallery-view__positions__title\">Division Coordinator, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery<\/p><p class=\"ud-gallery-view__positions__title\">Urogynecology Fellowship Coordinator<\/p>            <\/div>\n                \n                                                    \n<\/li>                <\/ul>\n            <\/section>\n                            <\/nav>\n\n            \n<h2\n\t         id=\"thumbs-up\"\n\t         class=\"icon center fa-thumbs-up\">Why Choose UNC?<\/h2>\n<p>Our fellowship program in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of North Carolina is a three-year program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). We aim to train FPMRS sub-specialists while promoting the academic goals of teaching and research within this rapidly advancing subspecialty.\u00a0 This goal is accomplished through a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care involving nationally and internationally recognized experts in GI Medicine, Urology, Colorectal Surgery, and Neurology.<\/p>\n<p>Our diverse patient population allows for training opportunities in multiple surgical modalities including vaginal, abdominal, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches.\u00a0 In addition, the medical care offered to patients allows for advanced training in physical therapy, pain management, neuromodulation, and pharmacotherapy.\u00a0 This collaborative effort encourages a diverse range of clinical and scientific viewpoints and experiences.<\/p>\n<p>The School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina and UNC Health comprise North Carolina\u2019s most comprehensive public center for medical care, health careers, education, and biomedical research. \u00a0The UNC Department of OBGYN also has a very strong research program and was ranked #6 nationally for NIH funding this year. The close association with the nationally recognized UNC School of Public Health further expands the quality and diversity of opportunities available.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/patient-care\/divisions-and-services\/urogynecology\/\"><strong>Urogynecology at UNC Health<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2\n\t         id=\"star\"\n\t         class=\"icon center fa-star\">Fellowship Objectives<\/h2>\n<p>Our educational objectives are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To prepare fellows to provide excellent clinical care, both medical and surgical, in the comprehensive evaluation and management of women with pelvic floor disorders, including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, neurogenic bladder, defecatory dysfunction, fecal incontinence, and complex benign conditions such as vesicovaginal and rectovaginal fistulas and congenital anomalies.<\/li>\n<li>To provide the fundamental research and analytical skills necessary for a successful career as an academic leader in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and to nurture a drive towards independent scientific investigation.<\/li>\n<li>To promote skills in teaching, curriculum development, and leadership essential for excellence as future educators, mentors, and leaders in our field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2\n\t         id=\"user-md\"\n\t         class=\"icon center fa-user-md\">Application Process<\/h2>\n<h3>Positions:<\/h3>\n<p>One fellow is accepted at the first year level each year<\/p>\n<h3>How to apply:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Application deadline: January 26, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Fellowship Program Director<\/strong>\u00a0|\u00a0Dr. Elizabeth Geller<br \/>\n<strong>Our Fellowship Coordinator<\/strong> | Nichole Tran<br \/>\nPhone: 919-966-4717<br \/>\nFax: 919-843-9952<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Nichole_tran@med.unc.edu\">Nichole_tran@med.unc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mailing Address<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>UNC Department of OB-GYN<\/strong><br \/>\nUNC Urogynecology<br \/>\n3032 Old Clinic, CB# 7570<br \/>\nChapel Hill, NC 27599-7570<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncmedicalcenter.org\/uncmc\/professional-education-services\/office-of-graduate-medical-education\/\">UNC Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncmedicalcenter.org\/uncmc\/professional-education-services\/office-of-graduate-medical-education\/gme-policies\/\">UNC GME Resident and Fellow Policies<\/a><\/p>\n<h2\n\t         id=\"star\"\n\t         class=\"icon center fa-star\">Current Fellows<\/h2>\n            <section>\n                <ul class=\"divisions-container multi-column\" aria-label=\"people-directory\">\n            <li class=\"row post entry\">\n    <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                    \n                            <div class=\"entry-title\">\n                                    <a class=\"post-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/people\/bertie-geng-md\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2024\/08\/bertie-geng.jpg\" alt=\" \" height=\"160\" width=\"120\"\/>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2024\/08\/bertie-geng.jpg\" alt=\" \" \/>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    Bertie Geng, MD                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n            \t\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n\n        \n\n        <div class=\"ud-gallery-view__positions\"><p class=\"ud-gallery-view__positions__title\">Fellow, Urogynecology<\/p>            <\/div>\n                \n                                                    \n<\/li><li class=\"row post entry\">\n    <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                    \n                            <div class=\"entry-title\">\n                                    <a class=\"post-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/people\/anna-leone\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2023\/08\/Anna-Leone.jpg\" alt=\" \" height=\"160\" width=\"120\"\/>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2023\/08\/Anna-Leone.jpg\" alt=\" \" \/>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    Anna Leone, MD                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n            \t\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n\n        \n\n        <div class=\"ud-gallery-view__positions\"><p class=\"ud-gallery-view__positions__title\">Fellow, Urogynecology<\/p>            <\/div>\n                \n                                                    \n<\/li><li class=\"row post entry\">\n    <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                    \n                            <div class=\"entry-title\">\n                                    <a class=\"post-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/people\/lauren-tholemeier\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2024\/01\/Lauren-TholemeierMD.jpg\" alt=\" \" height=\"160\" width=\"120\"\/>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1360\/2024\/01\/Lauren-TholemeierMD.jpg\" alt=\" \" \/>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    Lauren Tholemeier, MD                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n            \t\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n\n        \n\n        <div class=\"ud-gallery-view__positions\"><p class=\"ud-gallery-view__positions__title\">Fellow, Urogynecology<\/p>            <\/div>\n                \n                                                    \n<\/li>                <\/ul>\n            <\/section>\n                            <\/nav>\n\n            \n<h2\n\t         id=\"user-md\"\n\t         class=\"icon center fa-user-md\">Fellowship Alumni<\/h2>\n<p>For a list of our fellowship alumni, please <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/education\/fellowship\/urogynecology-and-reproductive-pelvic-surgery-fellowship\/past-fellows\/\">click here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our fellowship program in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of North Carolina is a three-year program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). We aim to train FPMRS sub-specialists while promoting the academic goals of teaching and research within this rapidly advancing subspecialty.\u00a0 This goal is accomplished through &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/people\/lauren-tholemeier\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Lauren Tholemeier, MD\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":95578,"featured_media":0,"parent":138,"menu_order":17,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"layout":"","cellInformation":"","apiCallInformation":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-84","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","odd"],"acf":[],"_links_to":[],"_links_to_target":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/84","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/95578"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=84"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/84\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6841,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/84\/revisions\/6841"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/138"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=84"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}