Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program
About This Program
The UPRS program at VMFH offers a robust training program for urologist after residency in the field of urogynecology. Fellows will work with 4 faculty that have practices with high clinical volume, exposing them to a variety of URPS cases, ranging from simple to complex reconstruction. The fellowship also includes colorectal rotation where they work with 3 faculty with dedicated pelvic floor expertise. Fellows will also participate in clinical research with focus on patient reported outcomes.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Alvaro Lucioni, MD
Virginia Mason Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Nicole Culver
Virginia Mason Med Ctr
Locations
Virginia Mason Med Ctr
H8-GME
925 Seneca St
Seattle, WA 98101
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jul 7, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2025 - Jul 7, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 6, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2026 - Jul 6, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 9 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.