Exploring Mentorship in Urology: Insights from the FUTURE Program at AUA2026
Release Date: 06/18/2026
QIPS Insights: UK’s Journey to Becoming a High-Reliability Organization
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Quality Improvement and Patient Safety In this episode, Dr. Tariq Chaudry joins Dr. Andrew Harris, chair of AUA’s Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) Committee, to discuss the University of Kentucky’s journey to becoming a high-reliability organization (HRO), where safety, accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and learning come together to minimize risk and reduce harm. This episode explores what sparked UK’s HRO commitment, how teams turned principles into action, the lessons and changes that made the greatest impact, and practical first steps any organization can...
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Capitol Stream: PSA Screening for HIM Act
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In this episode of AUANews Inside Tract, host Dr. Avani Desai speaks with Dr. Daniel Frendl about the coverage gaps in prostate cancer screening in the United States and how the PSA Screening for HIM act hopes to help solve the problem. They touch on the role of urologists in advocacy and how the Act will change prostate cancer screening for both urologists and their patients.
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Global Perspectives: From France to the U.S.—Turning Exchange Into Collaboration
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In this episode of the AUANews Inside Tract Global Perspectives series, host Jose Karam, MD, speaks with French urologists Gaëlle Margue, MD, and Denis Séguier, MD, about their AUA-supported observerships at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Yale. They compare urologic care in France and the United States, exploring clinical workflows, multidisciplinary collaboration, research integration, access to resources, and patient care.
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Census Trends: Are AI Scribes Ready for Urology?
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AI-powered scribes are increasingly available to urologists, but access, adoption, and satisfaction tell different stories. Using findings from the 2025 AUA Census, host Daniel Lee, MD, speaks with Kenneth Nepple, MD, and Giovanni Cacciamani, MD, about the real-world promise and limitations of AI-assisted documentation. They examine workflow integration, time savings, accuracy, clinician oversight, data governance, and privacy—plus what urologists should consider before bringing these tools into practice.
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Transitioning into Urology from Another Specialty
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What’s it really like to transition into urology from another specialty? In this episode, Brandon Sterling sits down with fellow APP Maggie O'Block to discuss their personal journeys into urology and the lessons they learned along the way. Drawing from their own experiences, Brandon and Maggie share practical tips for navigating the learning curve, building confidence in a new specialty, finding mentorship, and adapting to the unique challenges and opportunities of urologic practice. Whether you're considering a move into urology or are just getting started in the field, this candid...
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QIPS Insights: Electronic Medical Record-based Ureteral Stent Tracker
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Quality Improvement and Patient Safety In this episode, Dr. Kara Watts joins Dr. Andrew Harris, chair of AUA’s Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) Committee, to discuss the implementation of an electronic medical record-based ureteral stent tracker. They explore how this intervention has decreased average stent dwell time and the frequency of retained ureteral stents. To learn more about how to implement quality improvement projects, view the .
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Leadership Lessons: A Conversation Between Dr. Stephen Nakada and Dr. Jennifer Miles-Thomas
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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 second installment features a conversation between Dr Nakada and current AUA Treasurer Dr Jennifer Miles-Thomas.
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AUA2026 Residents Forum Panel Discussion: The Fellowship Fork
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Brought to you by the AUA Residents and Fellows Committee and originally presented during the Residents Forum program at AUA2026 in Washington, DC, this panel discussion features moderator Dr. Kayla Graham and guests Dr. Adam Baumgarten, Dr. Erin Jesse Curran and Dr. Jason Lee as they discuss the decision on whether to pursue fellowship training.
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Census Trends: Understanding What Drives Urologists’ Retirement Plans
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In this episode of AUANews Inside Tract, host Corey Del Bianco speaks with Tejal Patel and Dr. Kate Kraft about their AUA 2026 Best Poster-winning research, “Understanding Factors Associated with Urology Retirement: Insights from the 2024 AUA Census.” The conversation explores how age, gender, call burden, administrative responsibilities, family considerations, and career fulfillment influence when urologists plan to retire. They also discuss how flexible retirement pathways, physician well-being initiatives, and targeted workforce planning can help retain experienced urologists while...
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World Humanitarian Day: Building Sustainable Care Through Service, Training and Global Partnership
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In recognition of World Humanitarian Day, Dr. Joseph Smith speaks with Dr. Gopal Badlani, recipient of the Urology Care Foundation Humanitarian of the Year Award, about a career rooted in service. Their conversation explores the lasting impact of teaching and mentorship, the importance of building local surgical capacity, the challenges of delivering care in resource-limited settings, and why humanitarian work begins with humility, sustainability, and a commitment to patients before, during, and after care.
info_outlineDr. 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.