About
Angela Smith received her medical degree and Masters of Science in Clinical Research from the University of North Carolina, where she also completed her urology residency. She is the Director of Urologic Oncology at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center where she treats GU malignancies, including bladder, prostate and kidney cancer.
Dr. Smith has a background in health services research and biostatistics with particular interests in patient-centered outcomes research, risk stratification, and quality of care for invasive bladder cancer. She is the co-PI for a PCORI large pragmatic trial in BCG refractory bladder cancer, PI for a PCORI Engagement Award with the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network to engage patients in the research process, and has been funded by an AHRQ K08 grant that integrates patient-reported outcomes into post-cystectomy care through mobile health technology. She has previously served on the PCORI Advisory Panel for the Assessment of Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment Options, representing clinicians. Dr. Smith also serves as the Assistant Secretary of the American Urological Association and is on the AUA Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Committee, Scientific Advisory Board for the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, Journal of Urology Editorial Board, and chair of the Urology Care Foundation Bladder Health Committee.
Specialties
Urologic Oncology
General Urology
Board Certifications
Urology – Board Certified
Publications
Academic Interests
Bladder cancer, patient-reported outcomes, patient engagement in research, health services
Education
Postgraduate: MS, Clinical Research, Gillings School of Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 2014
Residency: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 2007-2012
MD: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 2003-2007
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UNC Urology NC Cancer Hospital Office
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News
3 months 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 months 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.
