New Roles, Real Talk: Urology, Identity and LGBTQ+ Voices
Release Date: 06/26/2025
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
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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.
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Physician Scientist - Different Paths to Success
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The Physician Scientist - Different Paths to Success Webinar was held on May 20, 2025. This webinar highlighted the diverse experiences of our panelists and showcased the multiple career trajectories available to physician-scientists in urology.
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Urology Spotlight Series: Andrology/Men’s Health
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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, Daniela Orozco-Rendon, medical student at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, is joined by Dr. Mohit Khera, Professor of Urology and F. Brantley Scott Chair in Urology at Baylor College of Medicine, for a discussion on the field of Andrology/Men’s Health.
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AUA Census Trends: Why Urologists are Choosing Fellowships
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In this episode, Dr. Amanda North, Chief of Pediatric Urology at Children's Hospital at Montefiore Einstein, joins Dr. Susan MacDonald, Program Director at Penn State, for a deep dive into fellowship training trends in urology. Using AUA census data, they explore generational shifts, gender disparities and evolving motivations for pursuing fellowships. From the growing percentage of women in the field to the increasing complexity of urologic care, they discuss how patient expectations, academic aspirations and practice models are reshaping the specialty. The 2025 AUA Census is now open. Visit...
info_outlineIn 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.