Advancing Prostate Cancer Diagnosis with High-Quality Prostate MR Images
Release Date: 03/11/2025
Parenting in Urology
AUANews Inside Tract
Brought to you by the AUA Young Urologists Committee, “Parenting In Urology” explores the challenges and triumphs of balancing parenthood with a career in urology. Tune in as host Carmen Tong, DO, joins guests Christina Carpenter, MD and Chloe Peters, MD, to share essential insights on leave policies, mental well-being, and strategies to navigate the unique demands of being both a physician and a parent.
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Urology Spotlight Series: Pediatric Urology
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Developed by the Medical Student Membership Workgroup, the Urology Spotlight Series educates medical students about a particular subspecialty within urology, including common cases and procedures. In this episode, Irene Choi, medical student at St. George’s University, is joined by Dr. Kristin Ebert, Assistant Professor of Urology at the University of Wisconsin, and Dr. Casey Seideman, Associate Professor of Urology at the Oregon Health & Science University, for a discussion on the field of Pediatric Urology.
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AUA Census Trends: Prior Authorization and the Cost of Delay
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In this episode of AUA Inside Tract, Dr. Kevin Koo, endourologist and chair of the AUA Federal Advocacy Committee, is joined by Dr. Grace Hyun, pediatric urologist and AUAPAC board member, to unpack one of the most pressing issues in urologic practice today: prior authorization. Using data from the AUA Census, they explore how increasing administrative burdens are delaying care, adding unnecessary costs and contributing to physician burnout. With over half of urologists reporting that prior authorization significantly affects patient outcomes, this episode highlights the real-world impact of...
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SAU/AUA Urology Match Insider: Putting Together Your Application
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Developed by the Society of Academic Urologists in partnership with the American Urological Association, the SAU/AUA Urology Match Insider series provides medical students interested in the field of urology an inside look into the Urology Residency Match process. In this episode, medical student Avani Desai, sits down with Dr. Kathleen Kieran and Dr. Costas Lallas to discuss putting together your match application, including crafting your personal statement, securing letters of recommendation and how to make yourself stand out. The Urology Residency Match (Urology Match or SAU Match) is...
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Legacy in Stone: A Conversation with Dr. Stephen Nakada, Past President of the AUA
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In this episode of AUA Inside Tract, join Dr. Hans Arora, a practicing pediatric urologist at the UNC School of Medicine, as he talks with Dr. Stephen Nakada, the AUA’s immediate past president, about his presidency and what he took away from his year in the position.
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Integrating Immunotherapy into the MIUC Treatment Paradigm
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The standard treatment for muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma (MIUC) has been radical surgery combined with cisplatin-based chemotherapy for eligible patients. However, over 50% of patients face metastatic progression after surgery. This non-CME webinar, presented by a urology expert, will discuss how patients with UC at high risk of recurrence after radical resection may benefit from adjuvant immunotherapy, emphasize the role of multidisciplinary communication in patient care, and review a subcutaneous immunotherapy option for the adjuvant treatment of UC.
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Urology Spotlight Series: Endourology
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Developed by the Medical Student Membership Workgroup, the Urology Spotlight Series educates medical students about a particular subspecialty within urology, including common cases and procedures. In this episode, Nana Frimpong, medical student at Drexel University College of Medicine, is joined by Dr. Jessica Mandeville, Assistant Professor of Urology at Tufts University and Director of Endourology at Lahey Hospital Medical Center, for a discussion on the field of Endourology.
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New Roles, Real Talk: Urology, Identity and LGBTQ+ Voices
AUANews Inside Tract
In this episode of AUA Inside Tract, join fellow Dr. Andrew Lai and newly minted attending Dr. Rabun Jones as they reflect on life after residency, tackling imposter syndrome and the challenges of stepping into new roles. They also share personal perspectives on LGBTQ+ representation and the evolving culture of acceptance in medicine.
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SAU/AUA Urology Match Insider: What You Need to Know Part 1
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Developed by the Society of Academic Urologists in partnership with the American Urological Association, the SAU/AUA Urology Match Insider series provides medical students interested in the field of urology an inside look into the Urology Residency Match process. In part 1 of this episode, medical student, Vivian Wang, sits down with Dr. Gina Badalato and Dr. Erica Traxel to discuss what students need to know about the Match, including timeline, dos and don’ts for applicants and what to expect during the process. The Urology Residency Match (Urology Match or SAU Match) is governed by the...
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Inside Men’s Health: A Clinician’s View
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In this episode of AUA Inside Tract, join Dr. Petar Bajic, director of Men's Health, and Dr. Raevti Bole, Men's Health specialist, from the Cleveland Clinic as they share clinical insights and real-world perspectives on men’s health. From prevention to patient care, this episode highlights what clinicians need to know during Men’s Health Month.
info_outlineJoin Dr. Matt Nielsen, Chair of AUA’s Science and Quality Council and Chair of the Department of Urology at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill as he speaks with Dr. Andrei Purysko, Section Head of Abdominal Imaging at the Cleveland Clinic and Physician Leader of the American College of Radiology’s Prostate MR Image Quality Improvement Collaborative, on improving the diagnosis of clinically significant prostate cancer with the use of high-quality prostate MR images. For additional information, please visit AUAnet.org/QISummit.