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 The Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology at Columbia University Medical Center is a three-year educational program designed to train obstetrician-gynecologists in the study and practice of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. The Fellowship is approved by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and accepts applications from Board eligible candidates who have completed an approved residency program in the United States. The fellowship is an integral part of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons.
The fellowship is balanced with individuals spending 50% of their time in research and 50% of their time in clinical training. The formal, didactic education of the fellows occurs during all three years of training and contributes approximately 7 hours each week to their educational program. Fellow attendance at these sessions is mandatory. Teaching Conferences provide formal instruction in the basic science and clinical aspects of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. A quarterly Distinguished Lecturer Series in Reproductive Endocrinology allows fellows and faculty to interact with leading authorities in the field from across the country.
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During the first year, the fellow is assigned to the Reproductive Endocrine Clinical Service. This first year provides an extensive, supervised experience in the full range of clinical problems in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
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The first 6 months are spent learning both the clinical and laboratory skills of assisted reproduction. During this time the early development of a basic science research project is undertaken, which will lead to a thesis. The second year fellow continues to participate in all conferences and structured educational activities of the Division. The second 6 months are devoted to research.
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The Fellow is 100% devoted to research in the third year.
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Setting
Clinical experience by our fellows is obtained in many settings. The Sloane Endocrine Clinic provides out-patient care for disorders of reproductive endocrinology and infertility to service the population of Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. The full range of clinical disorders in our subspecialty, including menopause, infertility and reproductive endocrine, are seen by the first year fellow under the direct supervision of a full-time Division Faculty. The Clinic provides long-term continuity of care for these patients and is run by the first year fellow as a "private practice". The fellow is able to provide a thorough evaluation, offer all necessary treatment options, such as transvaginal ultrasound, surgery, ovulation induction, and IVF, and provide long-term follow-up. Residents and medical students, from both our own and other institutions, rotate on the Service. The clinical fellow functions as a supervisor and instructor of the residents and students. The fellow also rotates through the Endocrine clinics in the Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics and spends time in male infertility with our Urology colleagues.
The fellow is also an active member of the Assisted Reproductive team (ART). Day to day management of cases is reviewed with the Medical Director. The ART group also meets weekly to discuss patient management and related topics of interest. The fellow is taught the principles and techniques of ART. During the second year they actively participate in the full range of activities, from transvaginal sonography of follicular development to oocyte retrieval, under the supervision of the ART physicians. They are also familiarized with laboratory procedures and are offered opportunities to do research in the gamete laboratory. The fellow receives additional experience in transvaginal sonography by scanning all patients who are undergoing ovulation induction, both in the private Center for Women's Reproductive Care (CWRC) office and the Sloane Endocrine Clinic.
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Rogerio A. Lobo, M.D.
Professor, OB/GYN
Director of Fellowship Program
Dr. Lobo, formerly Rappleye Professor and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Director of the Center for Reproductive Sciences, has done extensive research in various areas of reproductive endocrinology and infertility including estrogen metabolism and menopause. Dr. Lobo has a primary interest in hyperandrogenic disorders and polycystic ovary syndrome. He frequently serves as editor for peer-review journals and has authored over 300 articles and 16 books.
Dr. Lobo received his medical degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at University of Chicago. He went on to complete a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at the University of Southern California Medical Center.
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Mark V. Sauer, M.D., FACOG
Vice Chair, Academic Affairs
Division Director
Dr. Mark Sauer has had a major interest in assisted reproduction and methods of in vitro fertilization as well as hormonal influences on ovulation and oocyte donation. He has had extensive experience in evaluating the effects of age and diagnosis on implantation rates showing that recipient age is not a factor in pregnancy outcome following oocyte donation.
Dr. Sauer received his medical degree from the University of Illinois School of Medicine and completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Illinois Hospital. He completed his fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at the University of California at Los Angeles.
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In addition, the following are active Department faculty members involved in the Fellowship training:
* = Full time ** =Other
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Janet Choi, MD – Assisted Reproduction |
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Michael Ferin, MD – Primate Neuroendocrinology |
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Jason Greenfield, MD – Male Infertility |
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Michael Guarnaccia, MD – Assisted Reproduction |
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Jan Kitajewski, PhD – Wnt Gene Expression, Angiogenesis |
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Rogerio A. Lobo, MD – Reproductive Endocrinology, Hyperandrogenism, PCOS, Menopause, Cardiovascular Risk Factors |
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Joyce Lustbader, PhD – Structural Studies of the Gonadotropins and their Receptors |
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Sharon Oberfield, MD – Pediatric Endocrinology |
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Susanna J. Park, M.D. – Assisted Reproduction |
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Mark V. Sauer, MD – Assisted Reproduction; Oocyte and Embryo Donation; HIV and Reproduction |
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Gary Nakhuda, MD – Assisted Reproduction |
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Jeffrey Wang, MD – Assisted Reproduction |
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Sharon Wardlaw, MD – Medical Endocrinology; CRH and Endogenous Opioids and the Reproductive System |
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Michelle P. Warren, MD – Menopause; Eating Disorders |
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Debra J. Wolgemuth, Ph.D. – Genetics; Molecular Biology of Gametogenesis |
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Ralf C. Zimmermann, MD – Psychoneuroendocrinology; Ovarian Pathophysiology; Wnt Gene Expression |
Financial Package
- Post graduate Year 5/6 salary, including health benefits
- Funding to attend conferences
- Potential funding for research
Application Process
Deadline or receiving applications is 7/15.
We are using the Electronic Fellowship Application System, and only the REI common application is accepted. Please go to http://www.socrei.org/FellowshipGateway.html to complete the standard application. In addition to the completed application, the following are also required:
- Current CV
- Three letters of recommendation from Professors, teachers or physicians who you trained or worked with
- Your personal statement
- Your picture would be helpful but is optional
Submission Address:
Rogerio A. Lobo, M.D.
Director, REI Fellowship Program
Columbia University Medical Center
622 West 168th St., 16th Floor
New York, NY 10032
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