How to Apply

Cooper University Health Care’s mission is: To serve, to heal, to educate. Cooper’s mission does not contemplate nor allow for discrimination or inequality in its practice. Our GME Diversity Council supports, fosters, and promotes an environment where all members of its academic community may thrive and succeed, regardless of race, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age.

The Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Program at Cooper University Hospital/Cooper Medical School of Rowan University participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and all information is processed through this system without exception. Information regarding the ERAS application process and timeline is available on the websites listed below.

Association of American Medical Colleges

www.aamc.org/eras

ERAS Fellowship Document Office

https://students-residents.aamc.org/training-residency-fellowship/applying-fellowships-eras/

ERAS applications must contain all of the following information in order for your application to be considered:

  • Common application form
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Medical school transcript
  • Three original letters of recommendation, one of which must be from your current or most recent training director
  • Personal statement describing your training goals and future career plans
  • ECFMG certification (IMG only)
  • USLME reports (1, 2, and 3).

The program director and two additional faculty members will review applicant files. Invitation for interview will be based upon their recommendations.

Program Eligibility

Eligibility for the FPMRS Fellowship requires a satisfactory completion of an Obstetrics and Gynecology OR Urology residency approved by the American Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the Council of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (CRCPSC). Individuals accepted for a position in the fellowship program must be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a J-1 visa.

Annual application deadline is May 31.