Transforming GSM Care: How Evidence, Experts, and Advocacy Changed The Label
Release Date: 11/25/2025
Building Confidence in Urology: Inside AUA’s Fundamentals Program for APPs
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In this episode of AUANews Inside Tract, urology PA Chris Pitchford and nurse practitioner Michelle Hellwig share their firsthand experience with the Fundamentals in Urology program. They discuss how the two-day, hands-on course helps APPs build confidence with essential urologic skills, including difficult catheterization, cystoscopy, ultrasound interpretation, and priapism management. The conversation also highlights the value of simulation-based training, peer networking, expert instruction, and early career education for APPs entering or advancing in the specialty.
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Inside the Inaugural S&Q Summit: Advancing Science, Quality and Leadership in Urology
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In this episode of AUANews Inside Tract, Dr. Matthew Nielsen and Dr. Peter Clark preview the inaugural AUA Science and Quality Summit, taking place November 13–14, 2026, at AUA headquarters in Linthicum, Maryland. They discuss the vision behind the new meeting, the evolving role of quality improvement in urology, the promise and challenges of artificial intelligence, and the importance of leadership development across career stages.
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QIPS Insights: The Virtualist Model
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Join Dr. Andrew Harris, Chair of AUA’s Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Committee, and AUA’s President, Dr. Eugene Rhee, as they discuss the implementation and impact of The Virtualist Model, a QI initiative undertaken at Kaiser Permanente Southern California to address a call burden, which undermines joy in work and is an important driver of physician burnout.
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Leadership Lessons: A Conversation Between Dr. Stephen Nakada and Dr. David Penson
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We are pleased to announce that Dr Stephen Nakada, AUA Past President (2024-2025), has joined the AUANews editorial board as the new Associate Editor for Leadership and Business. He will be leading a new series on leadership within the AUA. The first installment features a conversation between Dr Nakada and current AUA Secretary Dr David Penson.
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Capitol Stream: FDA Testosterone Therapy Updates and the Future of Men’s Health
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In this episode of AUANews Inside Tract, host Dr. Mark Edney speaks with Dr. Helen Burnie about the FDA’s proposed updates to testosterone therapy labeling and what they could mean for urologists, patients, and the broader field of men’s health. The discussion explores new evidence on cardiovascular safety, prostate cancer, BPH, and appropriate patient selection, while emphasizing the importance of evidence-based prescribing, shared decision-making, fertility counseling, and ongoing monitoring.
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The Science & Quality Fellow Experience
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In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Robles interviews the current AUA Science & Quality Fellow, Dr. Max Bowman, drawing on her own experience as a former fellow. He shares what motivated him to apply, the meaningful experiences he had, and the advice he has for future applicants. This episode gives an inside look into the program’s impact and the unique opportunities it creates for the next generation of urology leaders. For additional information about the S&Q Fellow program, please visit .
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Capitol Stream: Advancing Men’s Health on Capitol Hill
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In this episode of the Capitol Stream series, members of the AUA’s Government Advocacy and Policy team take listeners inside the effort to elevate men’s health as a national public health priority. Melika Zand, Vanessa Cramer, and Mike Collins discuss the urgent health disparities facing men in the United States, the bipartisan push behind the State of Men’s Health Act, and the strategy for building support in Congress. They also explain how coalitions, clinicians, patients, and constituents can help move the bill forward and advocate for a dedicated federal Office of Men’s Health....
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Exploring Mentorship in Urology: Insights from the FUTURE Program at AUA2026
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Dr. Gabriela Gonzalez and medical student Margaret Dearey share their experiences with the AUA’s FUTURE Program at AUA2026, highlighting how mentorship, early exposure, and community support can shape career paths. From navigating a first AUA Annual Meeting to building meaningful connections, they discuss the program’s impact from both mentor and mentee perspectives, and why others should get involved.
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Global Perspectives: Lessons in Innovation, Resourcefulness, and Collaboration from Brazil
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In this episode of AUANews Insight Tract, Drs. Divya Ajay and Evalynn Vasquez share their experiences participating in the AUA Academic Exchange Program in Brazil. From observing complex reconstructive procedures with Dr. Ubirajara Barroso in Salvador to engaging with the Brazilian urology community, they reflect on how international collaboration reshapes perspectives on training, patient care, and innovation.
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Looking Back and Moving Forward: Dr. Lane Palmer Reflects on His AUA Presidency
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In this episode, AUA Public Policy Council Chair Mark Edney speaks with outgoing AUA President Dr. Lane Palmer as he reflects on his impactful year in leadership. Dr. Palmer shares insights on advancing advocacy, strengthening the specialty’s voice in public policy, and the importance of PAC engagement. He also discusses key challenges ahead—including workforce needs and AI—while offering advice to the next generation of urology leaders and a call for greater involvement across the profession.
info_outlineIn 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.