Medical College of Wisconsin Pediatric Urology Fellowship

The mission of the Medical College of Wisconsin Pediatric Urology Fellowship Program is to provide each trainee with clinical, surgical, research, teaching and administrative skills to provide outstanding medical and surgical management of pediatric patients with complex urologic problems. This is done through training our house staff with an emphasis on compassion for patients and providing cost-effective care. Our program supports a diverse and innovative culture for all faculty, house staff, and administrative personnel.

Children's Wisconsin and Medical College of Wisconsin’s two-year urology ACGME-approved fellowship program is structured to provide fellows with a rich training experience and prepare trainees for careers in academic pediatric urology. Fellows will develop in knowledge, skills and judgment to function independently and at an advanced level in the medical and surgical management of pediatric patients with complex urological problems and develop a thirst for future study and learning which will endure throughout a productive career in pediatric urology. Our program supports a diverse and innovative culture for all faculty, housestaff, and administrative personnel.

Meet Our Director | Travis Groth, MD

Dr. Groth is a pediatric urologist who treats infants, children and teens in all aspects of pediatric urology. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery and robotic laparoscopic surgery. This technology allows him to do surgery with smaller incisions leading to smaller scars (better cosmetics), decreased pain and quicker recovery compared to open surgeries with similar success rates.

Dr. Groth graduated the University of Minnesota Medical School in 2003, completed his residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2008, and his fellowship there in 2009. He has also received a “Best Doctors in America” award.

Dr. Groth is certified in both Pediatric Urology and Urology.

Travis Groth, MD

As a fellow, you will...

Receive training for clinical, surgical, research, teaching and administrative skills to provide outstanding medical and surgical management of pediatric patients with complex urologic problems.
Develop requisite skills to perform the full spectrum of pediatric urological care and surgery.
Participate twice a month in a spina bifida clinic. A full complement of specialty services attends including neurosurgery, orthopedics, and physical medicine and rehabilitation in addition to appropriate ancillary services.
Train at a center of excellence designated by the Association for the Bladder Exstrophy Community (ABEC).
Have an opportunity to take graduate level classes the second year to enhance skill set required to engage in meaningful and valid clinical research and outcomes.

About Our Fellowship

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Academic Curriculum

Educational activities of the fellowship program will instruct the trainee in the assessment and management of pediatric urologic disease to assure appropriate technical skills and an appreciation of surgical anatomy and physiology. Second year fellows continue to refine clinical and surgical practices under the preceptorship of our faculty; however, the majority of time will be spent in academic pursuits and research.

Clinical Experience

Clinical activities focus on secondary and tertiary care and will provide fellows with a broad experience preparing them for the practice of pediatric urology. The first year is dedicated to developing a clinical skill set for the evaluation, management and post-operative care of the full spectrum of pediatric urological problems. Surgical experience is gained both in the hospital setting as well as at an outpatient surgery center. Daily duties include inpatient rounds, consults, outpatient visits OR coverage and ambulatory clinics. The fellow is in the clinic one day of the week.

Research Experience

The fellow will develop and engage in an independent basic science research project or detailed original clinical study as delineated by the program, the principal investigator, and the fellow during the second year of fellowship.

Fellow Alumni

Matt Danzig, MD
2020-2022 Fellow
The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, New York

Susan Jarosz, DO
2019-2021 Fellow
Baylor College of Medicine, Texas

Jessica Goetz, DO
2016-2018 Fellow
UT Health San Antonio, Texas

Application Process

Our 2-year fellowship program is ACGME accredited and begins on XX each year. We accept XX fellows every year through the AUA Urology Match Program. Applicants must have completed a US-accredited residency program.

Timeline

Registration opens: November 2024-May 2025
Registration deadline: May 13, 2025
Rank list begins: May 15, 2025
Rank list deadline: June 6, 2025
Match results released: June 26, 2025

Complete applications should include the following and be emailed to Veronica Stahnke, vstahnke@mcw.edu, Program Coordinator:

SPU Application
CV
Personal Statement
Three Letters of Reference
Photo

Interviews will be held virtually the last two weeks of March.

Visit the Society for Pediatric Urology website to view a listing of all participating programs and to read more about the Universal Application.

Benefits, Conditions and Terms of Employment

Fellows are employed by the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (MCWAH).

Salary/benefit highlights:

COBRA Insurance (Continuation for those graduating or leaving)
Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
Monthly Stipend
Mental Health Program/Employee Assistance Benefit
Family and Medical Leave Act & Leave Benefits

See MCWAH Benefits, Conditions & Terms of Employment for information regarding vacations, leaves, insurance, stipends and professional liability.

More information about benefits

Pediatric Urology Fellowship Practice Locations

Children's Wisconsin

8915 W. Connell Ct.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Children's Wisconsin

Children's Wisconsin Surgicenter

3223 S. 103rd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53227

Children's Wisconsin Surgicenter

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