2 months ago
UNC Urology and Pediatric Urology Ranked #40 & #23 in the Nation in U.S. News & World Report
UNC Hospitals Urology program was recently ranked as 40th in the Nation in the latest edition of the U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals”
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2 months ago
Bukowski Presented With “Award for Outstanding Achievement” at the 2023 NCPeds Annual Meeting
Dr. Timothy Bukowski, MD, FAAP, FACS, has been honored with the “Award for Outstanding Achievement” at the 2023 North Carolina Pediatric Society (NCPeds) Annual Meeting. This award is presented to a pediatrician or professional working in pediatrics who has demonstrated exceptional service to enhance the health and well-being of children and adolescents.
2 months ago
Arora and Pham Selected for Inaugural Expansion of LAMP Program
Dr. Hans Arora, MD, PhD, and Dr. Minh Nguyen Pham, MD, have been selected for participation in the Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (LAMP) 2023-2024 cohort. Designed to support junior faculty within their first three years, LAMP aims to build a sense of community, purpose, direction, and confidence, facilitating a thriving career at UNC.
2 months ago
UNC Urology Department Participating in NC KUH TRIO Program
In a groundbreaking initiative, universities across North Carolina are joining forces to enhance nephrology, benign urology, and hematology research. The NC Kidney, Urology, Hematology (KUH) Training, Research, Innovation, Outreach (TRIO) Program aims to push scientific boundaries and nurture the next generation of researchers.
2 months ago
Nielsen Appointed to NQF Diagnostic Excellence Committee
Dr. Matthew Nielsen has been appointed to the National Quality Forum (NQF) Diagnostic Excellence Committee, under the NQF Advancing Measurement of Diagnostic Excellence for Better Healthcare Initiative.
2 months ago
UNC Urology Welcomes Dr. Minh Pham
UNC Urology is thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Minh Pham. Dr. Pham’s return to North Carolina marks not only a professional milestone for him but also a significant moment for our urology department as we continue to grow our esteemed faculty.
2 months ago
Celebrating Dr. Davis Viprakasit’s Promotion to Professor of Urology
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Dr. Davis Viprakasit to the position of “Professor of Urology.” Dr. Viprakasit’s journey – throughout his career – has been notable due to his dedication to providing outstanding clinical care, and many invaluable contributions to the field of urology.
2 months ago
Dr. Tan is Interviewed by UroToday on The Effect of Visual and Numeric Risk Information on Surgeon Behavior
In an interview with UroToday, Dr. Ray Tan discussed a study he presented at the 2023 AUA annual meeting. The study, titled “The Effect of Visual and Numeric Risk Information on Surgeon Behavior: a Randomized Clinical Vignette Experiment”, examined how different forms of information presentation might impact surgical recommendations made by urologists.
4 months ago
UNC Urology Patients Benefit from Minimally Invasive “Rezum” Procedure for Enlarged Prostates
Rezum is a minimally invasive, in-office procedure for men with mild to moderately enlarged prostates. It involves injecting hot water vapor (steam) directly into the part of the prostate that compresses the urethra. This heated vapor results in a shrinking of the enlarged tissue over a period of several weeks.
4 months ago
Dr. Kristy Borawski Promoted to Professor of Urology
We are delighted to announce the recent promotion of Dr. Kristy Borawski to the position of “Professor of Urology” within the Department of Urology, effective July 1st, 2023.
5 months ago
Dr. Kristy Borawski Selected for Newly Launched Leading Transformation in Academic Medicine (LTAM) Program
Dr. Kristy Borawski, Professor of Urology, has been accepted to participate in the Leading Transformation in Academic Medicine (LTAM) program - an immersive leadership development opportunity designed to foster the growth and expertise of exceptional faculty
5 months ago
Dr. Katherine Chan Appointed to the AUA’s Research Grants and Investigator Support Committee
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.