3 years ago
UNC Urology Matches Gianpaolo (Gino) Carpinito, MD in 2024 Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) Fellowship
We are excited to welcome Gianpaolo (Gino) Carpinito, MD as our 2024-2026 Urologic Oncology Fellow.
Category: News
3 years ago
UNC Urologists Perform Innovative “Transperineal Biopsies” to Reduce Risks and Optimize Prostate Cancer Detection
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.
3 years ago
2023 End of Year Department of Urology Awards
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.
3 years ago
Celebrating the Graduation of UNC Urology Residents Demzik, McCloskey, & Nikas
Join us in celebrating the achievements of UNC Urology Residency Program graduates, Drs. Alysen Demzik, Hannah McCloskey, and Christine Nikas
3 years ago
Dr. Brooke Spratte Selected as Resident Representative on the Strategic Plan Steering Committee
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.
3 years ago
Celebrating Drs. Hung-Jui (Ray) Tan and Ibardo Zambrano for Receiving the “Promoting Clinical Research in Southeastern NC” Award
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.”
3 years ago
Drs. Chan and Smith Complete UNC SOM Coaching Academy ‘Level 2 Coach Training’
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)
3 years ago
AUA Introduces New Data Research Program with Key Involvement from UNC Urologists
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
3 years ago
Enhancing Patient-Centered Communication in Small Renal Mass Management – Dr. Kathryn Hacker Gessner
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.
3 years ago
Dr. Angela Smith Recipient of the 2023 SWIU Christina Manthos Mentoring Award
Congratulations to Dr. Angela Smith on receiving the 2023 SWIU Christina Manthos Mentoring Award in recognition of her exceptional mentoring skills and widely recognized commitment to empowering and guiding medical students, residents, and junior urologists, with a particular emphasis on championing the professional growth of women urologists.
3 years ago
Dr. Angela Smith Recipient of UNC School of Medicine’s 2023 Early Career Achievement Award
Dr. Angela Smith has been named the inaugural recipient of the UNC Medical Alumni Affairs Early Career Achievement Award for 2023. This award recognizes graduates who have made significant contributions to their field of medicine through their scientific, academic, or humanitarian endeavors within the first 15 years of their careers.
3 years ago
UNC’s Advanced Robotic Surgery Tools Provide Less Invasive “Single Port” Procedures For Urology Patients
We only need to make a single incision instead of multiple incisions, which typically translates into less post operative pain, and the patient being able to leave the hospital sooner,” says Dr. Bjurlin.