Welcome to an official podcast of the American Urological Association (AUA). Founded in 1902, the AUA is a premier urologic association, providing invaluable support to the urologic community. Our mission is to promote the highest standards of urological clinical care through education, research, and the formulation of health care policy.
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In recognition of World Humanitarian Day, Dr. Joseph Smith speaks with Dr. Gopal Badlani, recipient of the Urology Care Foundation Humanitarian of the Year Award, about a career rooted in service. Their conversation explores the lasting impact of teaching and mentorship, the importance of building local surgical capacity, the challenges of delivering care in resource-limited settings, and why…
In this episode of Igniting Discovery, host Christopher Rowland explores how the AUA Innovation Nexus Bootcamp helps early-stage urology companies accelerate the path from promising idea to real-world impact. Guests Dr. Jeff Dan, Laura Venier of Arch Biotech, and Adam Yaacov of Urologic Health share how access to mentors, investors, reimbursement experts, regulatory guidance, and clinical insight…
In this episode of AUANews Inside Tract, urology PA Chris Pitchford and nurse practitioner Michelle Hellwig share their firsthand experience with the Fundamentals in Urology program. They discuss how the two-day, hands-on course helps APPs build confidence with essential urologic skills, including difficult catheterization, cystoscopy, ultrasound interpretation, and priapism management. The…
In this episode of AUANews Inside Tract, Dr. Matthew Nielsen and Dr. Peter Clark preview the inaugural AUA Science and Quality Summit, taking place November 13–14, 2026, at AUA headquarters in Linthicum, Maryland. They discuss the vision behind the new meeting, the evolving role of quality improvement in urology, the promise and challenges of artificial intelligence, and the importance of…
Join Dr. Andrew Harris, Chair of AUA's Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Committee, and AUA's President, Dr. Eugene Rhee, as they discuss the implementation and impact of The Virtualist Model, a QI initiative undertaken at Kaiser Permanente Southern California to address a call burden, which undermines joy in work and is an important driver of physician burnout.
We are pleased to announce that Dr Stephen Nakada, AUA Past President (2024-2025), has joined the AUANews editorial board as the new Associate Editor for Leadership and Business. He will be leading a new series on leadership within the AUA. The first installment features a conversation between Dr Nakada and current AUA Secretary Dr David Penson.
In this episode of AUANews Inside Tract, host Dr. Mark Edney speaks with Dr. Helen Burnie about the FDA's proposed updates to testosterone therapy labeling and what they could mean for urologists, patients, and the broader field of men's health. The discussion explores new evidence on cardiovascular safety, prostate cancer, BPH, and appropriate patient selection, while emphasizing the importance…
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Robles interviews the current AUA Science & Quality Fellow, Dr. Max Bowman, drawing on her own experience as a former fellow. He shares what motivated him to apply, the meaningful experiences he had, and the advice he has for future applicants. This episode gives an inside look into the program's impact and the unique opportunities it creates for the next generation…
In this episode of the Capitol Stream series, members of the AUA's Government Advocacy and Policy team take listeners inside the effort to elevate men's health as a national public health priority. Melika Zand, Vanessa Cramer, and Mike Collins discuss the urgent health disparities facing men in the United States, the bipartisan push behind the State of Men's Health Act, and the strategy for…
Dr. Gabriela Gonzalez and medical student Margaret Dearey share their experiences with the AUA's FUTURE Program at AUA2026, highlighting how mentorship, early exposure, and community support can shape career paths. From navigating a first AUA Annual Meeting to building meaningful connections, they discuss the program's impact from both mentor and mentee perspectives, and why others should get…
