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How To Become Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) Specialist

A Guide for Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) Specialists
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Pelvic Health · Female Pelvic Medicine · Reconstructive Surgery

Welcome to Veterans Desk,  your trusted source for connecting dedicated healthcare professionals with opportunities to serve veterans. This guide is tailored for board-certified urologists who specialize in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS). If you’re passionate about restoring pelvic health, treating complex urogynecologic conditions, and improving quality of life for female veterans, this page provides everything you need to enroll in the VA Community Care Network (CCN).

Step-by-Step Enrollment in the VA CCN

1

Verify Your Credentials

  • Maintain an active, unrestricted state medical license.
  • Hold board certification in Urology and, if applicable, subspecialty certification in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS).
  • Confirm surgical privileges at a hospital or accredited ambulatory surgical center.

2

Prepare Required Documents

  • Current medical license and board certification(s).
  • Up-to-date resume or CV.
  • Proof of malpractice insurance (if required in your state).
  • Signed and completed W-9 form.
  • Documentation of hospital privileges or surgical site access.

3

Submit Your Application

Submit your application through your regional Community Care Network administrator:

Optum — Regions 1–3 →
TriWest — Regions 4–5 →

4

Complete Mandatory Training

Training may include:

  • VA privacy and HIPAA compliance modules.
  • Care coordination, referral processes, and documentation standards.

Visit: VA Provider Training Resources

VHA TRAIN Portal →

5

Credentialing & Facility Review

  • A third-party administrator or VA representative will verify your professional credentials and background.
  • Your facility may undergo review to ensure it meets VA accessibility and quality standards.

6

Final Contract

  • Once approved, you will receive a formal provider agreement.
  • After signing, you can begin offering FPMRS services to veterans under VA-authorized treatment plans.
VA CCN Enrollment Page →

Why FPMRS Specialists Matter to Veterans

About This Specialty

Female veterans often face unique and under-addressed urologic and pelvic health challenges, including incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction, and trauma-related conditions. FPMRS specialists bring expertise in both surgical and nonsurgical treatments that restore function, dignity, and independence.

As a FPMRS provider in the VA CCN, your role may include:

  • Managing complex pelvic floor dysfunction and incontinence through individualized care plans.
  • Performing minimally invasive or reconstructive surgeries for prolapse, trauma, or fistulas.
  • Collaborating with gynecology, primary care, physical therapy, and mental health to deliver holistic care.
  • Supporting the long-term health and quality of life of female veterans through expert intervention.

Key Benefits of Joining the VA CCN

Address a Critical Gap in Care

Female veterans are an underserved population for pelvic health issues, and your expertise is vital to filling this need.

Deliver Specialized Surgical Services

Perform reconstructive procedures under VA-authorized treatment plans, with support for pre-op and post-op care.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

Coordinate care with internal VA providers and community clinicians for integrative treatment models.

Streamlined Reimbursement

VA systems reduce administrative burdens and facilitate timely payment for authorized services.

Offer Trauma-Informed Care

Provide compassionate, comprehensive treatment for veterans with service-related pelvic trauma or post-surgical complications.

Meaningful Impact

Help veteran families navigate one of the most complex healthcare and service systems their children will encounter — with your expertise as the guide.

Career Support & Military Pathways

Educational Support & Professional Growth

  • Access to CME Opportunities: Participate in VA-sponsored workshops and continuing education on pelvic surgery, trauma recovery, and urogynecologic innovation.
  • Practice with Purpose: Join a network that values veteran-specific care and your advanced surgical expertise.
  • Potential Loan Forgiveness: Eligible providers may qualify for student loan repayment programs. Learn more at VA Education and Training

Transitioning from Military Service

  • If you’re a military-trained urologist or FPMRS specialist, ensure your civilian credentials are current.
  • Highlight deployment-related experience with pelvic trauma or reconstructive surgery in your application.
  • Expedited pathways may be available for recently separated military physicians.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Reconstructive and urogynecologic surgeries may be performed if they are part of an authorized VA treatment plan.

 Yes. Physical therapy for pelvic floor dysfunction is reimbursable when it is medically necessary and included in the veteran’s care plan.

Yes. While FPMRS focuses on female care, services may be extended to male veterans when appropriate and authorized by the VA.

 Yes. Trauma-related and post-surgical reconstruction procedures are covered if medically necessary and authorized by the VA.

Ready to Join

Start Your VA CCN Enrollment Today

Licensed  Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) Specialist can begin the enrollment process through Optum (Regions 1–3) or TriWest (Regions 4–5). Veterans Desk provides education. The VA’s administrators handle enrollment.

Enroll via Optum →
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