Program Overview

MIGS Fellowship Program

The Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgical (MIGS) Fellowship at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine is designed to train applicants in advanced endoscopic procedures, including advanced laparoscopy, operative hysteroscopy, and robotic assisted surgery. This fellowship is not ACGME-accredited.

Program Overview

• The goal of the MIGS Fellowship is to provide comprehensive training in minimally invasive surgical techniques.
• The program focuses on advanced pelvic surgery, including rotation with a gynecologic oncologist.
• Surgical exposure includes general gynecology, as well as minimally invasive surgery in oncology.

Faculty and Expertise

• The faculty are fellowship trained, with three fellows trained in the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Fellowship program.

Application Information

Interested candidates must apply through the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) fellowship website.

Program Structure

About the Fellowship

• The fellowship program is focused on advanced pelvic surgery and includes rotation with a gynecologic oncologist.
• The program aims to complete surgical procedures via a minimally invasive approach, with occasional open surgery necessary to address certain pathology or complications.
• Fellows must feel comfortable performing open surgery to master all aspects of surgical technique.

Goals and Rotation Objectives

• The goal of the different specialty exposure is to allow fellows to become comfortable in all spaces of the pelvis and master a variety of surgical techniques.
• Exposure to gynecological oncology surgery will enable fellows to perform complex open surgeries.

Salary and Benefits

• Housestaff are employees of the University of California, Riverside.
• Details regarding salary and benefits can be found through the University's benefits pages.

Conclusion

The MIGS Fellowship at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine offers a comprehensive training program in minimally invasive gynecological surgery, providing fellows with the expertise and skills necessary to excel in their careers.