2 years ago
According to Dr. Tan, understanding cancer stages and tumor grades is crucial, but it's essential to grasp the nuances of what these classifications mean for each individual patient.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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”
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
Dr. Angie Smith delivered a heartfelt message to the Class of 2024 on Match Day - focused on the theme of adventure, highlighting that regardless of the contents of the match envelopes, the students were embarking on a challenging yet exhilarating journey.
2 years 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.