4 months ago
UNC Urology is proud to announce the well-deserved promotion of Dr. Brad Figler to Clinical Professor, effective April 1, 2024. Dr. Figler has made exceptional contributions and commitments to patient care, education, and scholarly pursuits – embodying the values of our department.
4 months ago
Dr. Angela Smith was featured on the BackTable Urology Podcast for a two-part discussion focusing on the perioperative strategies for radical cystectomy patients.
5 months ago
Dr. Katherine Chan, MD, MPH has been announced as a recipient of a 2024 Innovation Pilot Awards. Dr. Chan’s project, “A pilot feasibility study of a small group professional coaching intervention to decrease burnout and improve well-being among UNC Health physicians,” was selected alongside 4 other projects by the UNC Center for Health Innovation.
5 months ago
Dr. Angela Smith was featured on an episode of BackTable Urology Podcast and defined the concept of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of expecting failures, seeking help, and being open about vulnerabilities.
5 months ago
We are pleased to announce the graduation of Hans Arora, MD, PhD, and Minh Nguyen Pham, MD, from the inaugural interdisciplinary Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (LAMP) 2023-2024 cohort.
6 months ago
Congratulations to Heather Schultz, NP, FAUNA, Marc Bjurlin, DO, MSc, FACOS, and Dr. Matthew Nielsen, MD, MS, FACS for receiving the UNC Health 2024 "Award for Carolina Excellence”
6 months ago
We invite you and your guests to join us for an Alumni and Friends Reception to be held in conjunction with the American Urological Association 2024 Annual Meeting in San Antonio. Please join us Friday, May 3, 2024, from 6-8 p.m. in the Grand Hyatt (Crockett CD, located on the 4th floor). Appetizers and drinks will be served. RSVP's are kindly requested by April 17th.
6 months ago
A newly launched “Quality Improvement” (Q.I.) initiative further enhances the patient experience by implementing a systematic yet dynamic means of identifying best practices and measuring outcomes in order to enhance all aspects of the Department’s three core activities; 1) Patient Care, 2) Research, and 3) Education of tomorrow’s leading urologists.
7 months ago
Hung-Jui (Ray) Tan, MD, MSHPM has been named one of the American Urological Association’s 2024 Young Urologists of the Year Award Winners, representing the Southeastern Section of the AUA.
7 months ago
Dr. Kathryn Hacker Gessner, MD, PhD, has been honored with one of The American Society for Clinical Investigation’s (ASCI) 2024 Emerging-Generation Awards. This recognition underscores Dr. Gessner’s engagement and meaningful contributions as a physician-scientist.
7 months ago
Chosen by the Class of 2024 medical students as one of two distinguished faculty speakers to speak to them on Match Day, Dr. Angela Smith, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development and Professor of Urology, delivered a heartfelt message. Watch the video below. Dr. Smith focused on the theme of adventure, highlighting that …
7 months ago
This semester, Honors Carolina students will get engaging and thought-provoking classroom discussions with UNC Urology’s Chair, Dr. Matthew Nielsen, MD, MS, FACS.
