MIGS Fellowship Block Schedule

The fellow is paired with two gynecologic surgeons per block, each lasting four months. This arrangement allows the fellows to operate two-to-four days a week, with clinic time ranging from one to two days.

The fellow independently assesses patients in a gynecologic continuity clinic, focusing on various gynecologic conditions such as pelvic pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, endometriosis, and pelvic masses. Clinic patients include both preoperative and post-operative visits. The fellow can book surgical cases with the assigned block attendings, ensuring continuity of care and enabling the fellow to follow patient care from start to finish.

Protected research time is provided in the form of a four-week block per year, as well as one-to-two days per month, depending on clinical duties.

Year 1

Block 1: Clinic/Research/GYN Ultrasound/MIGS

• Perform clinical duties.
• Identify a research project and secure a research mentor
• Perform and gain proficiency in office-based pelvic ultrasounds.
• Shadow surgeons during laparoscopic and robotic procedures.

Block 2: MIGS GYN ONC

• Perform surgeries alongside UCR women’s health surgeons primarily focused on gynecologic oncology.

Block 3: Research

• First-year fellows will complete two online courses from Johns Hopkins:
  • Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  • Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials
• In the early months of training, fellows will work to identify a research project and begin developing their study while awaiting IRB approval.

Year 2

Block 1: MIGS GYN ONC

• Perform surgeries alongside UCR women’s health surgeons primarily focused on gynecologic oncology.

Block 2: GYN ONC/Colorectal Elective

• Second-year fellows will have the opportunity to participate in colorectal cases with general surgery and colorectal surgeons.

Block 3: Research

• Second-year fellows will perform a limited number of surgical cases during this time and prioritize finalizing their research project, including data analysis, interpretation of results, and preparation of manuscript for publication.