Capital Stream: Inside the AUA’s 2025 Advocacy Wins
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Join Josh Webster and Dr. Mark Edney as they break down the AUA’s most significant health policy victories of 2025. From the historic removal of the FDA’s black box warning on low-dose estrogen to progress on Medicare payment reform, NIH research funding, prior authorization relief, telehealth expansion, and prostate cancer screening advocacy, 2025 was a big year for the AUA. This special AUANews Inside Tract episode brings listeners inside the halls of Congress, highlights the AUA’s growing influence in federal and state policy, outlines what’s next, and how members can stay engaged...
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AUA Census Trends: Burnout, Mental Health, and Barriers to Care in Urology
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In this episode of AUANews Inside Tract, Census Trends, Dr. Catherine Nam and Dr. Hannah Glick explore key findings from the AUA Census on burnout among urologists, with nearly half reporting symptoms of stress. They discuss unhealthy coping mechanisms, the stigma around seeking mental health care, and how licensure policies may discourage physicians from getting help. The episode also offers actionable steps for physicians, administrators, and policymakers to support well-being and shift the culture around mental health in medicine.
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Global Perspectives: Insights from India
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In this episode of Global Perspectives, Dr. Niels Johnsen and Dr. George Koch share their firsthand experiences as AUA Academic Exchange Scholars in India. From clinical insights to cultural discoveries, they reflect on the lessons learned, the surprises encountered, and the lasting impact of international collaboration on their approach to urology.
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Training Transformed: University of Minnesota
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Developed by the AUA Residents and Fellows Committee, each episode of the Training Transformed podcast series features an interview with a urology faculty member and resident physician surrounding an innovative facet of resident education at their institution. Tune in for our next episode as moderator, Dr. Samuel Ivan, chats with Drs. Philipp Dahm, Lane Shish and Pooja Srikanth about the University of Minnesota’s international partnership and exchange program with the University of Helsinki.
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Celebrating 50 Years of AUA Research
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In this episode of AUANews Inside Tract, we celebrate 50 years of research support in urology. Since 1975, the AUA and the Urology Care Foundation have awarded nearly $40 million to over 1,000 researchers, driving innovation and improving care for millions of patients. Host Dr. Damara Kaplan sits down with Dr. Glenn Preminger, a distinguished AUA Research Scholar alumnus and pioneer in kidney stone management and minimally invasive surgery, to reflect on the legacy of AUA research, explore his groundbreaking career, and look ahead to the future of urologic innovation.
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Transforming GSM Care: How Evidence, Experts, and Advocacy Changed The Label
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In this AUANews Inside Tract episode, Drs. Rachel Rubin and Una Lee take listeners inside the movement that successfully pushed the FDA to eliminate the outdated black box warning on estrogen therapies. They unpack the origins of the warning, the modern evidence that contradicts it, the impact on GSM care, and the powerful role urology played in driving this change. A forward-looking conversation about implementation, education, and the future of hormone-based care.
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Breaking Barriers In Bladder Cancer: What's New in Non-Muscle Invasive Care
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In this episode of AUANews Inside Tract, join Dr. Kyle A. Richards and Dr. Kathryn Marchetti as they celebrate Bladder Health Month by talking about innovations in bladder cancer. In this conversation, they explore the rapidly evolving landscape of non–muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) — from FDA-approved advances like ZUSDURI (mitomycin gel) to emerging chemoablation therapies, the BCG shortage, and the promise of gene-based treatments for BCG-unresponsive disease. This episode is supported by .
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QIPS Insights: Introducing a New Podcast Series on Quality Projects
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Quality Improvement and Patient Safety In this episode, Dr. Andrew Harris, Chair of AUA’s Quality Improvement & Patient Safety (QIPS) Committee, joins Dr. Gregory Auffenberg, Immediate Past Chair of AUA’s QIPS Committee, for a conversation about why health care quality should matter to everyone, how the urology community can take meaningful steps towards driving improvement and what quality looks like in different care settings. They also introduce QIPS Insights, a new podcast series that will highlight real-world patient safety and quality improvement projects through interviews with...
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Advancing Urologic Care: The AUA’s National Quality Agenda and Strategies for Urologic Practice
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Karen Johnson, AUA’s Director of Quality and Measurement, speaks with Dr. Matthew Nielsen, Chair of the AUA’s Science & Quality Council, and Dr. David Penson, AUA’s Secretary, to discuss the . Together, they provide an overview of the Agenda, explore its significance for both the organization and the field of urology, and explain why it matters to every practicing urologist. Interested in learning more about AUA’s National Quality Agenda? Check out the AUANews article “."
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Quality Improvement Project Guide- Episode 4: Acting on the Results of and Sustaining a QI Project
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In the fourth and final episode of the Quality Improvement (QI) Project Guide series, Drs. Julia Finkelstein and Robert Marcovich join Dr. Andrew Harris, Chair of AUA’s Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) Committee, for a conversation on acting on the results of and sustaining a QI project. They discuss how to interpret your results of an intervention, decide your next step, and create a realistic plan for sustaining and spreading successful QI interventions.
info_outlineDeveloped by the AUA Residents and Fellows Committee, each episode of the Training Transformed podcast series features an interview with a urology faculty member and resident physician surrounding an innovative facet of resident education at their institution. Tune in for our second episode as moderator, Dr. Kayla Graham chats with Dr. Ryan Steinberg and Dr. Brent Yelton about the Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) curriculum developed at the University of Iowa.