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Welcome to an official podcast of the American Urological Association (AUA).
Founded in 1902, the AUA is a premier urologic association, providing invaluable support to the urologic community. Our mission is to promote the highest standards of urological clinical care through education, research, and the formulation of health care policy.
Founded in 1902, the AUA is a premier urologic association, providing invaluable support to the urologic community. Our mission is to promote the highest standards of urological clinical care through education, research, and the formulation of health care policy.
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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 Natera.
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 project leads about how they got started, lessons learned, and what worked well.
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 AUA's National Quality Agenda and Strategies for Urologic Practice. 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.
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.
In the third episode of the four-part Quality Improvement (QI) Project Guide series, Dr. Justin Ziemba joins Dr. Andrew Harris, Chair of AUA's Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) Committee, for a conversation on implementing and studying a QI project. They discuss what happens when you test a QI intervention in a real-world setting and what you should look for when monitoring the intervention.
In the second episode of the four-part Quality Improvement (QI) Project Guide series, Martin A. Koyle MD, MSc, MMgmt, MBA(cert.), FAAP, FACS, FRCSC, FRCS (Eng.), FRSM, and Kara Watts, MD, join Andrew Harris, MD, MBA, Chair of AUA's Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) Committee, for a conversation on AUA's new QI Project Guide. They discussed the planning phase of a QI project and how strong preparation can set a project up for success.
In the first episode of the four-part Quality Improvement (QI) Project Guide series, Dr. John Lam joins Dr. Andrew Harris, Chair of AUA's Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) Committee, for a conversation on AUA's new QI Project Guide. They discuss the purpose of the guide, the key methodology mentioned in the guide and how the guide can be used in your own QI work.
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 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.
In this inaugural episode of Global Perspectives, co-hosts Dr. Soroush Rais-Bahrami and Dr. Mohummad Siddiqui reflect on their recent experience in Japan as part of the AUA's Global Exchange Program. From unexpected cultural insights to groundbreaking clinical practices, they share what they learned, what surprised them and how international collaboration is shaping the future of urology.
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, Irene Choi, sits down with Dr. Justin S. Han and Dr. Jennifer K. Yates to discuss ways medical students can prepare for their match interviews.
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 this first episode as moderator, Dr. Samuel Ivan, chats with Dr. Alison Keenan and Dr. Kayla Graham, about the longitudinal resident clinic developed at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.
Brought to you by the AUA Residents and Fellows Committee and originally presented during the Residents Forum program at AUA2025 in Las Vegas, this panel discussion features moderator Dr. Ramzy Burns and guests Dr. Helen Bernie, Dr. Joseph Brito and Dr. Richard Lee as they discuss the why and how of continually developing yourself as a urologic surgeon post-residency.
Dr. Andrew Harris and Dr. Kate Kraft, the previous and current chairs of the Workforce Task Force, explore how AUA Census data reflects the evolving landscape of urology. From the decline of solo practice to the growing need for rural access and the challenges of residency training, they discuss the factors shaping today's workforce and what it means for the future of patient care.
In this special Sexual Health Awareness Month episode, Dr. Rena Malik and Dr. Justin Dubin break down the top 10 things every urologist should know about sexual health. This episode goes beyond the basics, emphasizing that sexual health is integral to overall health, important questions you should ask when screening patients and the connection between sexual and mental health. Whether or not you specialize in sexual medicine, this conversation offers practical, evidence-based insights for every urologist.
In this episode of AUANews Inside Track, Founder of Man vs. Prostate, Dr. Wayne Kuang, talks with Dr. Jay Raman as they discuss the Man vs. Prostate campaign and its growing role in men's health awareness. They explore how the movement expands the conversation beyond prostate cancer to include bladder health, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and the challenges men face in seeking timely care. This conversation highlights why prostate cancer awareness and bladder health must be recognized as public health priorities—and how advocacy and education can help redefine men's health.
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, medical student Noa Ferziger is joined by Dr. Nitya Abraham, Professor of Urology and Ob/Gyn at Montefiore Medical Center, and Dr. Melissa Laudano, Associate Professor of Urology and Ob/Gyn at Montefiore Medical Center, for a discussion on the field of urogynecology.
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 2 of this episode, medical student, Vivian Wang continues her conversation with Dr. Gina Badalato and Dr. Erica Traxel as they discuss the importance of preference signaling and how the Match is an ever-evolving process. The Urology Residency Match (Urology Match or SAU Match) is governed by the Society of Academic Urologists. For more than 40 years, the AUA has administered the Urology Residency Match on behalf of the SAU.
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.
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.
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 policy on daily practice. Take the AUA Census: auanet.org/TakeCensus Support the AUAPAC: myauapac.org
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