2 years ago
2024 End of Year Department of Urology Awards
This year’s Resident of the Year Award was presented to Dr. James Frisbie, and the Attending of the Year award was presented to Dr. Dave Friedlander.
Category: News
2 years ago
New Program Cuts Wait Times in Half for Patients With Suspected Prostate Cancer
Previously, it could take up to three months for patients with elevated PSA levels to see a urologist. But a new program being used in the UNC Department of Urology is helping to cut those wait times in half.
2 years ago
UNC Urology Welcomes Dr. Carpinito and Celebrates His Prestigious Pope Fellowship Award
We are proud to announce that Dr. Gianpaolo (Gino) Carpinito, who recently joined the UNC Urology team as a Urologic Oncology Fellow, has been awarded the distinguished Pope Fellowship Award through the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
2 years ago
UNC Medical Student Liz Nazzal Awarded AUA Medical Student Fellowship
We are excited to announce that Liz Nazzal, a talented medical student from the UNC School of Medicine (Class of 2025), has been awarded one of the American Urological Association’s (AUA) 2024–2025 Medical Student Fellowships.
2 years ago
Dr. Eric Wallen Appointed Chair of the Department of Urology at the Medical University of South Carolina
With mixed emotions, we announce Dr. Eric Wallen's departure from UNC Urology. Dr. Wallen has accepted the prestigious role of Chair of the Department of Urology at the Medical University of South Carolina. While we are sad to see him leave, we are also excited for him as he embarks on this new chapter in his illustrious career.
2 years ago
UNC Urologist Dr. Hung-Jui (Ray) Tan Named Chair-Elect for AUA Data Committee
Dr. Hung-Jui (Ray) Tan has been selected as the Chair-Elect for the American Urological Association’s (AUA) Data Committee, effective June 1, 2024.
2 years ago
UNC Men’s Health Program Joins Lumbee Tribe of NC’s Veteran Stand Down Event
The UNC Men’s Health Program recently participated in the Lumbee Tribe of NC’s Veteran Stand Down event, held at the Pembroke Boys & Girls Club.
2 years ago
UNC Urology’s Dr. Nielsen Co-Authors AUA Advocacy Report on Access to Specialty Care
In a recent publication featured in the AUA's June 2024 Advocacy Focus Issue, Dr. Matthew Nielsen, alongside Dr. Logan Galansky, has shed some light on the pressing issue of patient access in the field of urology, and outlined innovative strategies to address this challenge.
2 years ago
Dr. David Friedlander’s Contribution to AUA Healthcare Performance Measurement Primer
Dr. Friedlander recently co-authored a new American Urological Association resource titled “Healthcare Performance Measurement: A Primer for Urologists.”
2 years ago
UNC Urology Matches Apoorv Dhir, MD for Urologic Oncology Fellowship
We are thrilled to announce that UNC Urology will be welcoming Dr. Apoorv Dhir as our newest SUO Urologic Oncology Fellow.
2 years ago
Tan, Bennett, Roberts, and Milowsky Awarded $1.5 million Department of Defense Testis Cancer Research Grant
A multidisciplinary research team led by PI Dr. Hung-Jui (Ray) Tan by has been awarded a Department of Defense "Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Patient Well-Being and Survivorship Award – Pilot Clinical Trial" grant to address important survivorship issues testicular cancer survivors.
2 years ago
Celebrating Dr. Ethan Basch: A 2024 Giant of Cancer Care
UNC Urology is proud to announce that Dr. Ethan Basch, an Adjunct Faculty member of ours, has been honored as one of the 2024 Giants of Cancer Care by OncLive. This prestigious award recognizes Dr. Basch’s pioneering work in the field of patient-reported outcomes, highlighting his dedication to improving the quality of life and care for cancer patients.