Fellowship Program
Fellowship in Male Infertility and Sexual Medicine
- University Hospitals Urology Institute
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
- Cleveland, Ohio
The Division of Male Reproductive & Sexual Health at University Hospitals (UH) and Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) offers a one-year combined fellowship in male infertility and sexual medicine. Fellows train with two fellowship-trained urologists, a SART-accredited fertility center, an embedded sexual health psychologist, and a dedicated reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) partner. The result is comprehensive, biopsychosocial training across the full scope of male reproductive and sexual health.
Now accepting applications for the 2028–2029 year
One year
Combined clinical, surgical, and research training
Two faculty
Fellowship-trained urologists in infertility and sexual medicine
SSMR/SMRU & SMSNA
Program designed to meet both societies’ fellowship standards
Academic setting
CWRU School of Medicine and the UH Urology Residency
Clinical Training
Male Infertility
- Comprehensive management of male infertility, varicocele, azoospermia, and more
- Significant microsurgical experience, including varicocelectomy, spermatic cord denervation, vasectomy reversal, and micro-TESE
- In-office procedures, including vasectomy and spermatic cord block
Sexual Medicine
- Evaluation and management of erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, orgasmic difficulties, low testosterone, and more
- High-volume penile implant experience, including inflatable and malleable implants, revisions, and complex Peyronie’s and post-priapism cases
- Peyronie’s disease management, including penile plication and robust Xiaflex experience
- In-office procedures, including intracavernosal injections and penile Doppler ultrasound
Program Structure
50% / 50%
Male infertility / sexual medicine
2–2.5 days
Clinic each week
2 days
Operating room each week
90% clinical / 10% research
Full-time
Salary and benefits
Faculty
Nannan Thirumavalavan, MD
Program Director
Associate Professor of Urology, CWRU; Chief, Division of Male Reproductive & Sexual Health, UH Urology Institute; Associate Program Director, UH Urology Residency. Fellowship-trained microsurgeon specializing in male infertility, reproductive urology, and sexual medicine.
Ramy Abou Ghayda, MD, MPH
Director of Research
Associate Professor of Urology, CWRU. Fellowship-trained in male infertility and andrology (UIC), with a research fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard. Clinical focus in male infertility, andrology, and men’s health.
Interdisciplinary Partners
Rachel Weinerman, MD
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
REI Fellowship Director, UH/CWRU; Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, CWRU; ASRM Early Pregnancy SIG Chair; Fertility & Sterility Editorial Board.
Sung Tae Kim, PhD, HCLD
Andrology & Embryology
Laboratory Director, UH Fertility Center, a SART-accredited, CAP/CLIA-verified fertility program.
R. Brian Denton, PsyD
Sexual Health Psychology
Clinical Psychologist and Certified Sex Therapist, UH Urology Institute; ABS Board-Certified Sexologist; member of AASECT and SMSNA.
Rachel Pope, MD, MPH
Female Sexual Health
Chief, Division of Female Sexual Health, UH Urology Institute; Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, CWRU.
Training Highlights
Rotations & Clinical Exposure
- Full OR access, with reproductive microsurgery and sexual medicine surgery integrated across dedicated OR days
- Andrology and embryology lab rotations with Dr. Kim at the UH Fertility Center
- REI clinic exposure and joint case conferences with Dr. Weinerman
- Sexual health psychology rotation with Dr. Denton
- Female sexual health exposure with Dr. Pope
Research & Professional Development
- Mentored research led by Dr. Abou Ghayda, Director of Research, with at least one abstract and one manuscript per fellow per year
- Academic home at the CWRU School of Medicine, with active GME infrastructure through the UH Urology Residency
- Participation in the SMSNA Regional Interest Group (RIG), Northeast Ohio
- Annual SMSNA Fellows Bootcamp and SREI Fellows Retreat
- Institutionally funded attendance at AUA, ASRM, and SMSNA meetings
Interested in Applying?
We are now accepting applications for the 2028–2029 year.
Fellows are selected through the AUA Andrology Fellowship Match. Applicants must register for the match through the American Urological Association. Registration windows, rank list deadlines, and match dates are posted on the AUA specialty match timelines page.
Interviews are offered in person in Cleveland or at the AUA Annual Meeting.
Eligibility
- Completion of a urology residency
- Eligible to practice independently in the State of Ohio
Application Materials
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- Two letters of recommendation
For questions about the fellowship, please contact Delicia Pratts, Fellowship Coordinator, at Delicia.Pratts@uhhospitals.org.