The UAB Department of Urology offers a one-year fellowship in Reconstructive Urology designed to provide comprehensive training across the full spectrum of reconstructive procedures.

Clinical Training

Fellows gain extensive operative experience in:

• Urethral reconstruction
• Urologic prosthetics (penile implants, artificial urinary sphincters, male slings – primary and revision cases)
• Peyronie’s disease (plication, Xiaflex injections, plaque incision and grafting)
• Ureteral reconstruction (open and robotic, SP and Xi platforms)
• Male genital reconstruction (including split-thickness skin grafting)
• Genitourinary trauma (conservative and surgical management of renal, bladder, and genital injuries)
• Urinary diversion
• Sacral neuromodulation

Additional exposure is available in transitional urology through UAB’s multidisciplinary spina bifida clinic and transitional care program.

Academic Development

Scholarly activity is a core component of the fellowship. Fellows are encouraged to pursue clinical research, with support for presentation at regional, national, and international meetings, and preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.

Clinical Responsibilities

Fellows hold full attending privileges at all participating institutions. Clinical duties include operating room involvement 3–4 days per week and a modest call commitment of approximately three weeks annually (residents take first call). Optional moonlighting opportunities are available for additional compensation but are not required.

Teaching

Fellows actively contribute to education by mentoring residents in the operating room, participating in didactic sessions, and delivering Grand Rounds presentations.

Time Commitment

The fellowship is approximately 90% clinical and 10% research.

Eligibility Requirements/Criteria (When Applicable)

• Candidate must have completed an ACGME Urology Residency Training Program
• Preferably be a candidate for the American Board of Urology
• Candidate must be eligible to obtain an Alabama medical license (please refer to the AL Medical Board for eligibility requirements)

Application Packets should include:

• Cover Letter
• GURS AUA application
• Curriculum Vitae
• A headshot photo (jpeg)
• (3) Three letters of reference (one must come from program director)

Program Director

Adam S. Baumgarten, M.D., MBA
Associate Professor
Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs

Fellowship Support

Katrina Edmond
205-975-0835
ksedmond@uabmc.edu