News Archives | Department of Urology

We are pleased to announce that Hung-Jui "Ray" Tan, MD, MSHPM has been selected to participate in the 2020 Training Institute for Dissemination and Implementation Research in Cancer (TIDIRC), and program supported by the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS).

Congratulations to Hung-Jui "Ray" Tan, MD, MSHPM on his recent appointment to the American Urological Association's (AUA) Data Committee, an instrumental group in advancing the AUA’s data agenda, collection strategy, and abilities at identifying and prioritizing data and research topics, initiatives and projects.

Congratulations Obafunbi Abimbola (UNC - Charlotte), Michael Emmerling (Boston University), and Kevin Neuzil (Vanderbilt University) - our UNC Urology Residency Class of '25. We look forward to greeting you all in Chapel Hill later this year.

Matthew Nielsen, MD, MS, FACS assumed the role of Interim Chair of the Department of Urology on January 1, 2020. Nielsen joined the faculty at UNC in 2009 as a urologic oncologist and health services researcher.

The second major update we made is there is now sufficient data to support the use of prostate MRI in all men before their initial prostate biopsy when the MRI is of sufficient quality Dr. Bjurlin told Urology Times.

Four speakers shared personal stories of their failures. We’ve all been there. However, as I listened to each, I realized how little we speak about them.

On November 14, UNC Medicine held one of our largest events of the year to say “thank you” to our amazing supporters. Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed interactive stations highlighting UNC Medicine’s signature initiatives and the innovative work and research by our faculty. The Advancing Health station highlighted surgical simulation and robotic medical assistance with two da Vinci Surgical Systems, one presented by Dr. Eric M. Wallen, Vice-Chair of Education, Residency Program Director and Professor of Urologic Oncology.

Thank you @MelissaLoggins for helping promote Men's Health this #UNCMovember!

“There are a lot of issues in today’s health care landscape that can drive financial toxicity, and there is research showing that it can lead to delays in seeking care, lower quality of life, and even increase the risk of mortality if patients declare bankruptcy. Financial toxicity can be measured and it is important to recognize and address."

Matthew Nielsen, MD, MS, FACS, will assume the role of Interim Chair of the Department of Urology, effective January 1, 2020.

Dr. Mark Ehlers with Resident Program Director Dr. Eric Wallen

Urology Resident Mark Ehlers, MD has been awarded one of the 2019 Robert C. Cefalo House Officer Awards.

Dr. Smith accepts one of the 2019 Best of BCAN awards

Congratulations to Angela B. Smith, MD, MS, FACS on being presented with one of this year's Best of BCAN awards at the 2019 Bladder Cancer Summit for Patients and Families

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Dr. Tan Selected to Participated in the National Cancer Institute’s TIDIRC Program

Dr. Tan Appointed to the AUA’s Data Committee

Match Day 2020 – UNC Urology Residency Class of ’25

Matthew Nielsen, MD, MS, FACS Assumes Role of Interim Chair of the Department of Urology

Dr. Marc Bjurlin Leads Team to Publish Updated AUA Policy on the Use of mpMRI with Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Management

At SUO, Failure Takes Center Stage

An Evening Celebrating Philanthropy

Winner Signed Coach Mack Brown Football

Research On Financial Toxicity Prevalence In Bladder Cancer Patients Covered By Urology Times

Nielsen named Interim Chair of Department of Urology

Mark Ehlers, MD 2019 Recipient of the Robert C. Cefalo House Officer Award

Dr. Smith Receives Best of BCAN Award at 2019 Bladder Cancer Summit for Patients and Families