Working to solve the most difficult urological problems and train the next generation of surgeons and scientists at the University of Washington Medical Center.
Congratulations to
@DanLinMD
, vice chair of research, for being elected to the position of Co-Chair of the NCI Genitourinary Cancers Steering Committee (GUSC)! Click the link below to learn more about this committee in addition to their priorities.
Due to her research into kidney cancer, urologic oncology, and her academic productivity,
@spsutkaMD
has received The Dr. Christopher G. Wood Rising Star Award from
@KidneyCancer
during
#IKCSEU23
in April! We are proud of her clear promise in advancing the kidney cancer space!
Congratulations to our newest member of the Urologic Oncology family! We are thrilled to welcome
@alexzhuDO
to
@UroOnc
where we will continue expanding our knowledge and shaping the future of urologic oncology
@UWMedicine
👏👏
Thank you to our 15 sub-interns, we have learned from their interactions on the wards and clinics and their much-anticipated sub-intern talks, and are so excited that we have been able to host them in person this year.
Congratulations to our
@UwUroResidents
Tova Weiss and Lisa Zhang for their Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery Matches!! It has been a pleasure to work with you in our department and can't wait to see what the future holds
@WashU_Uro
and
@CleClinicUro
!
Congratulations to our newly matched fellows Lauren Poniatowski and Catalina Hwang! Please join us in congratulating them on this achievement!
@seattlechildren
Congratulations to our matched Urologic Oncology Fellow, Olutiwa Akinsola! We're delighted to welcome you to
@UroOnc
, where together, we'll drive innovation and advance urologic oncology
@UWMedicine
We are delighted to announce that effective Tuesday, August 16th, our Chair of Urology
@WessellsHunter
was also appointed as the new President of UW Physicians. Click the link below to read his interview with
@UWMedicine
@uwmnewsroom
We are pleased to announce our match with
@DrNehiSAYS
who will work closely with
@uroharper
during an Endourology and Minimally Invasive Surgery fellowship! Congratulations Dr. Nehizena Aihie. We cannot wait to see all that you accomplish with
@Endo_Society
Our second year oncology fellow
@DrPFili
welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Cora, last Wednesday! We cannot wait to meet your little bundle of joy. Congratulations to you and Alex!
We are thrilled to announce our match with Dr. Alvaro Santamaria from
@UclaUrology
, for the 2023 Andrology fellowship! Please help us in welcoming Dr. Santamaria.
We're thrilled to congratulate
@ClaireDlc
on securing the NCI Early-Stage Surgeon Scientist Program (ESSP) grant! Your dedication to advancing cancer research is inspiring, and we look forward to seeing the impactful contributions you'll continue to make!
Interim Chair, Dr. Claire Yang, is helping us ring in the new year with a message of hope, motivation, and appreciation! Read her full message on our Newsletter linked below.
Are you a medical student interested in more information about the UW Urology residency program? Join UW Urology residents, Chair and program directors to learn more about our program!
RSVP Now for UW Urology 9/7 Virtual Town Hall:
We are pleased to announce our newest match onto the
@SocietyGURS
team! Congratulations to Marie Therese Valovska, MD,
@mvalovska
. Together we will shape the field of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery!
@UWMedicine
The department of Urology at UW has spectacular residents, and we would like to highlight them. Today we are thrilled to highlight Xinyuan, (Lisa) Zhang
@lisazxy080808
from Beijing, China. We are pleased to have you as a resident!
Congratulations to
@jchyu_MD
for matching with her first choice,
@VMUrology
! We look forward to seeing all of her future accomplishments. Please help us in congratulating her!
So proud of our very own
@tovalLweiss
for making urinary catheters safer with CathConnect. Her collaboration between
@uwengineering
and
@UwUroResidents
has made great strides towards improving medicine. Read more about CathConnect⬇️
Grateful for the innovation and dedication our Residents show each and every day! Big thanks to our past, current, and incoming residents for their support in fostering a culture of learning in our department💜💛
#ThankAResidentDay
@UwUroResidents
@UWMedicine
Happy first day to our starting residents and fellows! The department is ecstatic for the journey ahead full of learning, growth, and making a difference together!
This morning our residents along with
@SorensenMathew
and interim chair Dr. Claire Yang, gathered for our annual wellness walk and breakfast! We even got a special visit from a furry friend!
Introducing our newest addition to the pediatric urology team! Join us in welcoming
@DannySalevitz
as they embark on this exciting journey with us, providing exceptional care and making a difference in pediatric urology.
Congratulations to our outstanding residents & fellows graduating from our department! It has been a joy to teach and work alongside you during your training. Here's to your bright futures ahead! Never forget to be boundless! 🎓
What a wonderful start to the year. We are as pleased as ever to have our new residents join us at UW and excited for all our amazing residents in their new roles. We would like to give a belated welcome and highlight our new, outstanding residents!
We are excited to welcome Dr. Khurshid Ghani as our guest lecturer for the Hirschler Lecture on June 8th. Join us for an enlightening session filled with valuable insights and takeaways!
We are so excited to recognize Dr. Sarah Psutka for her role as Senior Consultant for the Core Curriculum Modules!
@sarahpsutka
's contributions as an author, section editor, and senior editor have set a high standard in medical education!
Please join us in welcoming our amazing new faculty members to the Department of Urology at
@UWMedicine
👏
Learn more about these providers on our website:
The UW department of urology has received funding and is working with
@NASA
and the National Space Biomedical Research Institute to create a non-invasive and painless way to pass kidney stones through ultrasound technology.
Heartfelt thanks to
@candacegranberg
for sharing her invaluable insights and expertise with us at our Parker Lectureship. Your time and wisdom are truly appreciated!
A call to all aspiring and established urologic oncologists. Come join our top ranked team at UWMC-Montlake! Click the link below to learn more and apply for our Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level WOT position.
Congratulations to Hunter Wessells, MD, FACS, for receiving the 2018 Distinguished Scholar Alumnus Award from the AUA Urology Care Foundation! Way to go
@WessellsHunter
!
UW Urology Nelson Chair
@WessellsHunter
has received funding from
@NIDDKgov
to help better understand bladder dysfunction in patients with type 1 diabetes. For a more in depth view of this study, click the link below to learn more.
We are thrilled to announce that we have matched with Nayan C. Shah, MD, who will join our department as an Endourology Fellow in July 2025. We look forward to the valuable contributions and expertise you will bring. Welcome to the University of Washington! 💜
We would also like to highlight Dr. Yaw Nyame
@yawnyame
, Assistant Professor, speaking this morning from 9:35-9:50 AM on International Prostate Forum: PSMA is here in the U.S.-Now What? in Ernest N. Morial Convention Center LaNouvelle Orleans Ballroom C.
Congratulations to our newest member of the Urologic
@UW_Pediatrics
team
@seattlechildren
! We are thrilled to welcome Monika Gasiorek to
@UWMedicine
as we continue driving advancements in the field of urologic Pediatrics👏 👏
Thank you
@peepeeDoctor
for an amazing lecture at our 16th Annual Hirschler Lecture and Research Day! Your message was an inspiration and we look forward to incorporating your advice in our future innovations. Special congratulations to
@AmighiArash
for winning the Karl K.
Today is Thank a Resident Day and we would like to join Acting Chair Dr. Claire Yang in thanking our residents for all the hard work they do.
@UwUroResidents
"I deeply lament the recent deaths of Black men and women occurring across the country, and the injustices being exposed in our society. My heart goes out to all who are suffering right now." An open letter from
@uwurology
Chair,
@WessellsHunter
@uwnews
Thrilled to learn about the impactful research presented by our Fellows at our latest Grandest Rounds! Their dedication and innovation continue to inspire us. Can't wait to see what the future holds!
As a department we are fortunate to be able to celebrate International Womens day with all of these amazing women, some not pictured. We are thankful for the insight and influence that they bring to the table. Happy International Women's day to women all around the globe!
We are thrilled to welcome our new sub-intern rotation! Our department is honored to support your growth within the field, and we are excited to see the contributions you make!!
Dr. Maahum Haider welcomed her beautiful baby girl this month!
Baby Sophia Anisa was born on September 13th at 4:31pm, and she’s absolutely gorgeous.
Congratulations Dr. Haider!
Dr. Pauline Filppou
@DrPFili
and Dr. John Gore
@gorejohn
will be speaking this afternoon from 3:40-4:45PM on Laying the Foundation for Primary Palliative Care in Urology: What Outcomes Should We Track? This will take place in Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Room 349
#UWUrology
Today we welcome
@Nealmb98
, Cameron Futral, kassandra Dindinger-Hill, Viktoriya Sapkalova,
and Victor Trevisanut to
@uwmedicine
as a part of our Sub-Internship Program. We are excited to work with you and help you grow as Urologists!
Graduating Chief Resident, Dr. Jennifer Chyu presents, “Experiences of Black Women with Pelvic Floor Disorders - A Qualitative Analysis Study.”
@jchyu_MD
Congratulations to all the award recipients from our annual Awards Banquet! Our department is lucky to have your outstanding contributions and commitment to advancing patient care and research.
Our very own, Dr. Yaw Nyame is researching the different experiences that Black men face when it comes to prostate cancer realities. If you're a Black man, and have had experiences with early detection and diagnosis of prostate cancer, click the link below