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³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ Male Infertility and Andrology Fellowship

About our Fellowship

The ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ Department of Urology has developed a one year fellowship in Andrology, Male Infertility, and Sexual Dysfunction. This fellowship is designed for candidates interested in academic Andrology, and is particularly geared towards those candidates who will be developing and/or leading an academic program.
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Program Faculty

Jay Sandlow, MD, FACS
Fellowship Director, Chair and Professor of Urology

Peter Dietrich, MD
Associate Director, Assistant Professor of Urology

Amy Guise, MD
Associate Professor of Urology

Application Deadline
April 1
Number of Positions per Year
One
Duration of Fellowship
One Year
Program Accreditation
Graduate Medical Education, ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ
Education Program

Type Of Experience - Weekly Structured
Infertility Clinic – 3 half-day clinics each week
Fellows Clinic – 1/2 day each week
Surgery – 2 days each week
VA infertility/ED clinic – 1/2 day each week
Research, Didactic, Training – 1/2 day each week
Conference – 3 hours/week

Discussion of specific activities:

  1. Infertility Clinic: The Faculty’s clinic in which the Fellow and Faculty see patients together. Initially, the Fellow first sees the patient and then presents to the Faculty. The Fellow and Faculty then see the patient together and discuss the treatment plan.
  2. Fellow’s Clinic: The Fellow sees patients independently with the Faculty and/or other program faculty on-site should questions or escalation be required.
  3. Surgery: The Faculty performs surgical procedures with the Fellow. The participation of the Fellow being a function of the Fellow’s experience and capabilities. The Fellow will ultimately be assisted by the residents (as indicated) based on Fellow’s capabilities.
  4. VA clinic: The fellow will have a 2/8ths VA appointment. They will run a half day clinic consisting mainly of infertility and ED pts, as well as vasectomy reversal consults. They will also staff a half day VA OR every other week.
  5. Research, Didactic lectures, Training and Conferences:
    1. Wednesday morning conferences 7:15-9:30 a.m. each week

Program Weighting
Reproductive Medicine: 60%
Sexual Medicine: 40%
Fellowship Director's Overview of the Program

Project Objectives/Curriculum:

  • Identify and apply concepts and procedures involved in the evaluation and management of male infertility, sexual function/dysfunction, and andrology. This will include demonstration of appropriate work up, testing, as well as procedural skills and surgeries. This knowledge will be obtained in several arenas, including didactic teaching sessions, active participation in clinical activity (clinic and OR), as well as off-campus meetings, seminars, and workshops. By the end of the fellowship, it will be expected that the fellow can independently perform the necessary evaluations and treatment as described. Various methods will be utilized within the fellowship and it will be attempted to adapt them to the individual learner. This would include putting together lectures for residents and students, informal teaching (as both teacher and student), direct patient contact, microsurgery workshops, OR assistance, and ultimately, some independent activity.
  • Design and perform research in the area of andrology and sexual medicine. This will include, but not be limited to, clinical research protocols, submission/presentation of abstracts at meetings, and publishing manuscripts. Fellows will also learn and apply techniques for scientific paper review in the field of andrology. This will be accomplished during dedicated academic time with assistance from the fellowship faculty in each area. By the end of the fellowship, it will is likely that the fellow will have published 1-2 manuscripts, presented at all of the important andrology/sexual medicine meetings, and developed an area of research interest.
  • Fellows must have completed a US or Canadian Urology Residency Program, hold a valid medical license in the United States, and will need to obtain a Wisconsin license prior to beginning their fellowship.
  • Application deadline is April 1st. Interviews will be held either locally in Milwaukee or at the AUA.

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Who to contact regarding the program
Applicants are encouraged to apply by submitting their curriculum vitae, a photo, a personal statement and three letters of reference to Ms. Tammy Janik (tjanik@mcw.edu ) as well as any questions.