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Dr. Katherine Chan has been appointed to the AUA's RGISC - a reflection of Dr. Chan’s remarkable expertise and contributions to the field of urology, particularly in the areas of urologic research and peer mentoring.

Dr. Matthew Nielsen delivered insightful talks on prostate cancer and healthcare fairness at both UNC and a recent National Academies of Medicine symposium

Christine Nikas, MD, wrapping up year five as a chief resident in the Department of Urology, completed a global health observership at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe, Malawi.

We are excited to welcome Gianpaolo (Gino) Carpinito, MD as our 2024-2026 Urologic Oncology Fellow.

Urologists at UNC are at the forefront of performing a highly effective procedure called “transperineal biopsies” of the prostate, in which the biopsy needle enters through the patient’s perineum instead of the rectum. At UNC, traditional transrectal biopsies have a very low risk of serious infection.

This year’s Resident of the Year Award was presented to Dr. Hannah Kay, and the Attending of the Year award was presented to Dr. Kristy Borawski.

Join us in celebrating the achievements of UNC Urology Residency Program graduates, Drs. Alysen Demzik, Hannah McCloskey, and Christine Nikas

We are excited to announce that Dr. Brooke Spratte, a resident in the Department of Urology, has been selected as one of the Resident Representatives on the newly formed Strategic Plan Steering Committee for the UNC School of Medicine.

We are thrilled to extend our warmest congratulations to Drs. Tan and Zambrano on receiving the “Promoting Clinical Research in Southeastern NC” award. This award will fund their submitted research pilot program, titled “Reducing disparities in prostate cancer counseling and care through visual decision support.”

Drs. Katherine Chan and Angela Smith, have recently completed the intensive Level 2 Coach Training program offered by the UNC School of Medicine’s Coaching Academy, in collaboration with Pyramid Resource Group’s Healthcare Coaching Institute (HCI)

Dr. Hung-Jui (Ray) Tan and Dr. Matthew Nielsen have worked on developing the American Urological Association’s (AUA) new initiative; the AUA Data Research Program

In an interview with UroToday, Dr. Kathryn Gessner discusses her focus on improving patient-centered communication for managing small renal masses, an issue faced by 30% of such patients.

Category: News

Dr. Katherine Chan Appointed to the AUA’s Research Grants and Investigator Support Committee

Nielsen Sheds Light on Prostate Cancer and Healthcare Fairness at UNC and Across the Country

Bi-Directional Learning for Reducing Health Disparities: Urology Surgeon Visits Malawi

UNC Urology Matches Gianpaolo (Gino) Carpinito, MD in 2024 Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) Fellowship

UNC Urologists Perform Innovative “Transperineal Biopsies” to Reduce Risks and Optimize Prostate Cancer Detection

2023 End of Year Department of Urology Awards

Celebrating the Graduation of UNC Urology Residents Demzik, McCloskey, & Nikas

Dr. Brooke Spratte Selected as Resident Representative on the Strategic Plan Steering Committee

Celebrating Drs. Hung-Jui (Ray) Tan and Ibardo Zambrano for Receiving the “Promoting Clinical Research in Southeastern NC” Award

Drs. Chan and Smith Complete UNC SOM Coaching Academy ‘Level 2 Coach Training’

AUA Introduces New Data Research Program with Key Involvement from UNC Urologists

Enhancing Patient-Centered Communication in Small Renal Mass Management – Dr. Kathryn Hacker Gessner