Urology

Programs and services offered through the Urology Division include:

• General Urology Clinic 
• Urodynamic testing 
• Circumcision Clinic 
• Neonatal Circumcision Clinic
• Urology Virtual Clinic Visits at Home 
• Multidisciplinary Urogenital Clinic (for management of conditions of sexual differentiation & development, with Paediatric Endocrinology, Gynaecology, and Genetics)

Dr. Darius Bagli

Pediatric Urology Fellowship Program Director, Division of Urology  

Department of Surgery 

 

Dr. Michael Chua

Staff, Division of Urology  

Department of Surgery

Dr. Joana Dos Santos

Medical Urologist, Division of Urology 

Department of Paediatrics

 

Dr. Frank Papanikolaou

Staff, Division of Urology  

Department of Surgery

Dr. Pippi Salle

Staff, Division of Urology  

Department of Surgery

Dr. Rodrigo Romao

Staff, Division of Urology  

Department of Surgery

Fellows are fully licensed Urologists.  They are selected to obtain specialized experience in the treatment of paediatric urology disorders.

• Natasha Brownrigg, MN, NP-Peds, Unit 6D – Urology Ambulatory Care Clinic
• Mandy Rickard, MN, NP-Peds, Unit 6D – Urology Ambulatory Care Clinic
• Abby Varghese, RN, NP-Peds, Unit 6D – Urology Ambulatory Care Clinic

• Barbara Pannozzo Unit 6D – Urology Ambulatory Care Clinic

• Katie Baker, Unit 6D – Urology Ambulatory Care Clinic

• Noreen Goraya, MSW, RSW, Department of Social Work, Division of Urology 

6D Clinical Booking Staff

Esme Pombo
Darcy Aranza
Shantelle Frater

Surgical Booking Staff

Tanya Carpentier
Davika Ram
Alia Ali 

Academic Administrative Staff

Christine Hays
Education Coordinator Fellowship Program, Residency Program, Medical Students and Observers 

Stephen Pennycooke 
Departmental Administrative Assistant to Drs. Bagli, Chua, Dos Santos and Lorenzo

Lisa Abreu 
Supervisor, Administrative Services 

Fellows

Fellows are clinicians who have completed their specialist training in either General Urology or General Paediatric Surgery, and are now adding to their training by spending dedicated time in Paediatric Urology. Although they are all experienced clinicians, in order to enhance their knowledge and expertise specific to Pediatric Urology they are supervised and supported by the staff Urologists of the Division in certain decision making and patient management. Your child/family is likely to encounter fellows at all stages of your care: in the Emergency Department, at your clinic appointment, at your OR appointment, and in the ward during your admission. 

Residents

Residents are licensed medical doctors training to be urologists. During their intensive training, residents work at different hospitals associated with the University of Toronto. 

Nurse Practitioners

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are registered nurses with additional education at the Masters level, advanced clinical experience and certified by exam through the College of Nurses of Ontario.  NPs can independently diagnose medical conditions, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe medication and other treatments.   

The NPs in our pediatric urology clinic work independently to provide safe and thorough medical care to all pediatric urology patients. They are especially valuable when managing those patients with chronic complex conditions to provide a consistent family-centered approach to achieving patient satisfaction. 

Flow Coordinator

A Flow Coordinator supports the medical team in providing care for patients, partnering with the patient and their family to coordinate all aspects of care and guides the flow through clinic from check-in to check-out. 

Our Flow Coordinator will check you in upon arrival to clinic.  Will take the patient's vital signs, perform non-invasive diagnostics (flowrates and bladder scans) if needed, assist with procedures, provide families with test information, offer surgical pre-op teaching, and book follow-up appointments. 

Child Life Specialist

A Child Life Specialist provides therapeutic play programs designed to reduce stress and help patients cope with hospitalization. They help prepare children for medical and surgical procedures and much more. 

Social Worker

A Social Worker can provide you with guidance on community resources with respect to accommodations, interpreter services, government agencies and forms and much more.   

Our fellowship program is the only North American program outside of the United States (US) where "fully trained" RCPSC Board Certified Canadian and ABU Board Eligible or Certified urologists are accepted to train for two further years, in order to be eligible for the American Board of Urology (ABU) Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Paediatric Urology. 

This is a highly competitive position where a graduate urologist from a Canadian or US accredited residency program is selected for a further two years of training to gain additional expertise in paediatric urology. Our program also offers training in paediatric uro-oncology and renal transplantation.

Our 2-year clinical fellowship is now also officially accredited by the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada as an Area of Focused Competency (AFC) Program. Our unique and specialized training program provides Fellows with an opportunity to acquire an internationally recognized credential — the Diploma of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (DRCPSC). The first year of the program is primarily clinical, with the second year being a hybrid year of clinical and research catered around the long term goals and career planning of each fellow

A match process is conducted by the American Urological Association (AUA) and allows applicants and potential programs to be paired with one another. For more information on the MATCH process please visit the AUA website.

Research Fellowship 

The Division of Urology offers a post-residency research fellowship to candidates who intend to pursue a career in academic urology. This program provides an opportunity for fellows to conduct clinical and/or basic science research in areas related to pediatric urology while working under the guidance of a research mentor. Please refer to our list of staff physicians for details on our team’s individual research interests. It is expected that the fellow will participate in the design, planning, and conduct of the research. While past research experience is not a requirement, it is desirable. Applicants are encouraged to secure funding to improve their opportunity of obtaining a research fellowship. Research fellowships can range from six months to two years. Must be fully funded. 

Clinical Fellowship 

Our clinical fellowship is two years in length and is officially accredited by the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada as an Area of Focused Competency (AFC) Program. Our unique and specialized training program provides Fellows with an opportunity to acquire an internationally recognized credential — the Diploma of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (DRCPSC). This role is primarily clinical.

Clinical Research Fellowship

Research/clinical fellowships generally start for the first three to six months as solely research (see research fellowship description above), but with the opportunity to take on a clinical portion once the fellow has fully integrated into the division and has demonstrated some key clinical strengths needed.  Fellows will then have up to 20% of their time devoted to patient care activities to help maintain their clinical skills. Must be fully funded. 

Medical Urology Fellowship

The Division of Urology is pleased to announce the launch of the world's inaugural Medical Pediatric Urology Fellowship. This specialized program, tailored for pediatricians, offers comprehensive training in the clinical management of urological conditions. These conditions may be potentially surgical but require thorough clinical oversight in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The scope includes managing complex neurogenic bladder, congenital anomalies of the kidneys and urinary tract, bladder and bowel dysfunction, renal stones, hematuria, pre- and post-transplant urological care, uro-oncology, and office-based procedures such as neonatal circumcision and meatotomy. The 1-year program is primarily clinical, with an expectation that participants will undertake a research project and submit it for publication by the end of their training.

Joint Urology Fellowship

The inaugural Joint Fellowship in Pediatric Urology, Adult Reconstructive, and Functional Urology, offered through the Division of Urology at SickKids, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and the University Health Network, provides a robust and dynamic training environment. This specialized program focuses on developing clinical and surgical expertise in urological care across paediatric, adolescent, and adult populations. The fellowship spans 2 to 3 years and is structured to deliver in-depth training in various aspects of urology.

In the first year, fellows dedicate their time at SickKids, gaining experience in paediatric urology, with a particular emphasis on adolescent and transitional care, including neuro-urology and reconstructive surgeries. The second part of the fellowship includes 6 to 9 months at Sunnybrook, where fellows engage in adult reconstructive urology, learning the most advanced surgical techniques. Additionally, 3 to 6 months at Toronto Western Hospital offers specialized training in functional urology, particularly in voiding dysfunction and neurogenic bladder care. Throughout the fellowship, participants are involved in a wide range of surgical procedures, including reconstructive and functional surgeries for both pediatric and adult patients. Fellows are expected to actively contribute to research projects, culminating in publications and presentations at academic conferences.

This program provides a global perspective on healthcare, welcoming international medical graduates (IMGs) who are board-certified in their home countries. This creates an enriching multicultural environment that enhances collaborative learning and research. Fellows will build an extensive professional network through interactions with world-renowned faculty, peers, and collaborators from diverse backgrounds.

The program also offers flexibility, allowing fellows to tailor their training according to individual interests, whether in pediatric urology, adult reconstructive procedures, or functional urology. The fellowship provides not only hands-on surgical training but also mentorship from leading professionals in the field, helping fellows prepare for leadership roles in academic urology and clinical practice. This fellowship is particularly unique due to its strong focus on transitional urology, addressing the critical shift in patient care as pediatric patients transition into adulthood.

Application Deadlines & Requirements

Our Fellowship Application can now be completed online. Please follow the link below to apply for one of our fellowship programs:

Apply Now!

Applications are due at least eight months prior to the anticipated start date. You must first complete our Online Application Form. Please ensure that you have the following documents included with your application submission: 

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Intent
3. Three letters of reference (can be mailed in after application is submitted)

Once your application is submitted, received and reviewed, short listed applicants will be contacted for more information and to set up an interview.  

For further information please contact our department: 

Fellowship Program Director 
Dr. Darius Bagli, MDCM, FRCSC, FAAP, FACS

Dr. Michael Chua, MD, MASr(GH), DPBU, FPUA, FPSPU, FPhilGURS, DRCPSC

Fellowship Program Coordinator 
Christine Hays
christine.hays@sickkids.ca 

Thank you for considering the Division of Urology at SickKids for your fellowship opportunity. We look forward to reviewing your application!

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