The UNC Department of Urology is thrilled to congratulate Dr. Angela Smith, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development, Professor of Urology and Vice Chair of Academic Affairs at the UNC School of Medicine, on receiving the prestigious 2023 Christina Manthos Mentoring Award from the Society of Women in Urology (SWIU). This recognition by SWIU is a reflection 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.
Dr. Smith’s unwavering support, guidance, and commitment not only contributes to the development of future medical professionals but also fosters an environment of inclusivity and empowerment within the urology community.
No better way to start my day than with these inspiring women urologists around the 🌎🌍🌏- discussing how we can create international @SWIUorg membership & learn/grow together 🙌👊 @_MCorrales_ @elicorrales @uromorin75 @MarcelaPelayo @AmerUrological pic.twitter.com/4NDwebokcZ
— Angie Smith (@angiesmith_uro) December 16, 2021
Ohhhhhh man the next couple of weeks wrapping up residency at @UNCurology are going to be full of feels. Last OR day with my mentor/idol/hero @angiesmith_uro 👯♀️😩 pic.twitter.com/3wWM3oYIa9
— Pauline Filippou (@DrPFili) June 2, 2020
Congrats to amazing #bladdercancer rising star John Quale fellows- @DrPFili @kategessner_uro – welcome to #BCANTT22 🤗
I remember my 1st @BladderCancerUS TT in 2013 (w/ baby on board!) Strong, supportive community of patient advocates & researchers to whom I owe my career! 🧡 pic.twitter.com/NRK6J5R56h
— Angie Smith (@angiesmith_uro) August 5, 2022
❤️🙏All of this below and some pretty… um… 🤯🤯🤯 stuff from our
🌟Assistant Secretary to 🌎
🌟Gold Cystoscope Awardee
🌟Hero and mentor to TNTC @angiesmith_uro #AUA22 🤩😍🤩https://t.co/mIGOZFfoMS https://t.co/DuKybdLZFn pic.twitter.com/AbygBkPtoM— Matt Nielsen, MD (@m_e_nielsen) May 16, 2022
“Dr. Smith is an exceptional clinician to emulate as we advance in our careers. Her enthusiasm for urology, her patients, and her research has been infectious since the day we met her. She sets aside time to provide concrete, constructive feedback, and encourages open dialogue. Her mentorship extends to research projects, where she teaches trainees how to perform appropriate research methods and provides in-depth feedback on manuscripts.”
Kathryn Gessner, MD, PhD
SUO Fellow, Department of Urology
The University of North CarolinaHannah McCloskey, MD
PGY-5, Department of Urology
The University of North CarolinaPauline Filippou, MD
Urologic Oncologist
Kaiser Permanente
“Dr. Angela Smith demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to the Urology Community as well as to the Young Women Urologists. She provides exceptional support and service to the academic trajectory of women in Urology, inspiring us to continue growing professionally and opening doors for other women in training. Her warmth, teaching, and knowledge-sharing inspire us to strive for excellence in our careers.”
A Join Letter from a Cohort of Women Urologists in Latin America
“Dr. Smith’s transformative research portfolio and broader leadership in patient-centered outcomes research have had a significant impact on our field. Her greatest joy and impact, however, lie in the individuals she has mentored. She embodies the values and purposes animating this Award through countless hours spent coaching and mentoring individuals. Dr. Smith’s vision of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in urology has resulted in tangible progress and increased representation of women in the field.”
Matthew Nielsen, MD, MS, FACS
Drs. John Sloan Rhodes and John Flint Rhodes Distinguished Professor and Chair, Urology
The University of North Carolina
Note: The quotes have been paraphrased to maintain readability while preserving the essence of the nomination letters.
About the Award
In honor of the late Christina Manthos, MD, a remarkable young urologist whose life and career were tragically affected by breast cancer, the Society of Women in Urology (SWIU) has created the Christina Manthos Mentoring Award. This prestigious accolade is bestowed upon individuals, regardless of gender, who exhibit exceptional mentoring abilities in their unwavering support of female urologists. This annual award aims to immortalize Christina’s inspiring legacy while promoting the significance of mentors in the professional lives of women. SWIU seeks to inspire and acknowledge those who lead by example, empowering women in the field of urology.
Past award recipients can be found on the SWIU website: https://swiu.org/awards/christina-manthos-mentoring-award.aspx