Prepare for the Female Pelvic Medicine / Urogynecology questions that define your next chapter

Question practice

Questions drawn from the realities of Female Pelvic Medicine / Urogynecology

Practise explaining the clinical decisions, patient conversations and career experiences that matter in Female Pelvic Medicine / Urogynecology—then handle follow-ups that ask for evidence behind your first answer.

1. 01

   How do you envision yourself contributing to the evolution of female pelvic healthcare, particularly in areas like advanced surgical techniques, conservative therapies, or patient advocacy, after completing a fellowship?

2. 02

   You are seeing a 65-year-old G3P3 postmenopausal woman complaining of bothersome vaginal bulging and occasional difficulty emptying her bladder; what are your initial differential diagnoses, and how would you begin her workup?

3. 03

   How do you educate and empower FPM/Urogynecology patients to actively participate in their treatment decisions, especially when faced with complex choices like various prolapse repair options or long-term medication use for bladder dysfunction?

4. 04

   A 75-year-old patient with severe cognitive impairment and recurrent prolapse wants surgery, but her family believes she lacks the capacity to make such a decision; how do you assess her capacity and navigate this ethical dilemma?

5. 05

   Why is it important for a FPM/Urogynecologist to be involved in research and quality improvement, even if their primary career goal is clinical practice?

6. 06

   What specific mentors or faculty in FPM/Urogynecology have influenced your decision to pursue this field, and what qualities do you seek in a fellowship mentor?