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Infertility and Andrology Fellowship Program

Desai Sethi Urology Institute

The Infertility & Andrology Fellowship at the University of Miami offers advanced, subspecialty training in the evaluation and treatment of male infertility, sexual dysfunction, and andrologic disorders.

Based within the Desai Sethi Urology Institute, this one-year fellowship provides high-volume clinical and surgical exposure, along with opportunities for impactful research and academic growth.

Fellows work closely with experts in urology, reproductive endocrinology, and microsurgery, gaining the skills necessary to become leaders in male reproductive health.

Program Leadership

Bruce Kava

Bruce R. Kava, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Urology
Clinical Profile
Biography: Dr. Kava is a Professor of Urology and the Director of Men’s Health at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. With over 20 years at the university, he has served as Chief of Urology at the Miami Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and as Interim Chairman of the Urology Department from 2010 to 2012.

He earned his medical degree from...
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Thomas Matsterson

Thomas Masterson, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Urology
Clinical Profile | Publications
Biography: Dr. Masterson is a Board-Certified Urologist who completed a fellowship in Male Reproductive and Sexual Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2020. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and reviews for journals such as the Journal of Sexual Medicine and Sexual Medicine Reviews.

Active in professional organizations,...
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Clinical Training 

Fellows gain experience in:

  • Male infertility evaluation and management
  • Microsurgical sperm retrieval and varicocelectomy
  • Vasectomy reversal techniques
  • Erectile dysfunction and Peyronie’s disease management
  • Male hypogonadism and hormone therapy
  • Collaborative care with reproductive endocrinology for IVF coordination

Research Opportunities

Fellows are encouraged to pursue clinical or translational research in:

  • Male reproductive outcomes
  • Sperm retrieval techniques and technologies
  • Novel treatments for erectile dysfunction and Peyronie’s disease
  • Men’s health and hormonal therapies

Fellows present at national meetings and are supported in publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts.

Program Highlights

  • 1-year fellowship
  • Microsurgical and minimally invasive training
  • Access to advanced reproductive labs and imaging
  • Mentorship in research, teaching, and academic development
  • Interdisciplinary training with reproductive endocrinology and psychology

Application & Eligibility

Applicants must have completed an ACGME-accredited Urology residency. This fellowship is non-ACGME and follows an internal selection process.

To apply, or for more information about application timelines and requirements, please contact the fellowship office.

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Current Fellows

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Alfonso Gudino

Hometown: Valencia, Venezuela 
Medical School: Universidad de Carabobo
Residency Program: Urology residency Universidad de Carabobo
Fellowship Program: Infertility- Andrology, University of Miami
Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, traveling, listening to music and jogging