AUANews Inside Tract
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
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.
Episodes
- Joy in Work for Urology and The Joy in Urology Strategic Framework
Dr. Andrew Harris and Dr. Eugene Rhee discuss the significance of joy in work within the field of urology. They also touch upon Dr. Rhee's strategic framework initiative aimed at fostering joy in urology.
- QIPS Insights: Pathways of Care Following ED Discharge for Renal Colic
Dr. Dave Friedlander and Dr. Andrew Harris discuss a care pathway for patients discharged from the emergency department with renal colic. The conversation focuses on how this implementation decreased ED revisits and improved the speed of u…
- Global Impact in Action: Inside a Multispecialty Pediatric Mission in Belize
AUANews Inside Tract features Dr. Tim Bukowski and Valre Welch detailing a pediatric urology mission in Belize, supported by the Urology Care Foundation. The episode covers the mission's multispecialty model, innovations in surgery and tel…
- Explorations: Inside the AUA 2026 History Exhibit
AUANews Inside Tract features Dr. Sutchin Patel and Dr. Jeff Jones discussing the AUA 2026 History Exhibit, "Explorations: Urology and Extreme Environments." They examine how spaceflight and extreme environments influence urology's future…
- AUA2026 Ramon Guiteras Lecture Spotlight: Overdiagnosis, Screening, and the Cost of Finding Too Much
This episode previews the AUA2026 Ramon Guiteras Lecture, featuring Dr. H. Gilbert Welch. The discussion focuses on overdiagnosis, cancer screening, and the potential negative consequences of detecting conditions.
- Igniting Discovery: How Innovation Nexus Is Accelerating the Future of Urology
Dr. Steven Kaplan, founder of AUA Innovation Nexus, talks with Brian Hogan and Britton Garrett about the organization's role in advancing urologic innovation, including at-home diagnostics, AI, and investor perspectives for startups.
- From Patient to Provider: A Testicular Cancer Journey
Dr. Charles Freeman McCluskey, a urology resident, discusses his personal journey with bilateral testicular cancer, including early symptoms, misdiagnoses, and treatment during the COVID pandemic. His experience ultimately led him to pursu…
- Joy in Work: Rethinking Physician Burnout as a Patient Safety Issue
Drs. Andrew Harris and Amanda North discuss the AUA's new quality improvement brief, which addresses physician burnout as a system-level issue affecting patient safety. They explore ineffective quick fixes and highlight practical strategie…
- Urology Spotlight Series: General Urology
This episode of the Urology Spotlight Series features Dr. Sepehr Nowfar and medical student Brandon Noorvash discussing general urology. They cover common cases and procedures relevant to medical students.
- Igniting Discovery: Advancing Foley Catheter Safety with InnoCare Urologics
Bryan Pinchuk, CEO of InnoCare Urologics, discusses their redesigned Foley catheter featuring a safety valve. The device automatically deflates if accidentally pulled, aiming to reduce patient and clinician injury. Pinchuk shares insights…
- FUTURE in Urology: Mentorship, Research, and Advocacy at the AUA Summit
Dr. Stacy Tanaka and Allison Meling discuss the FUTURE in Urology program at the AUA Advocacy Summit on AUANews Inside Tract. They cover the program's role in supporting medical students, fostering community, and empowering future urologis…
- QIPS Insights: Telehealth-Based Program for the Evaluation of Men Referred for Elevated PSA
Dr. Zach Feuer and Dr. Andrew Harris discuss a telehealth program developed by AUA's QIPS Committee to evaluate men with elevated PSA. The program successfully reduced the time from referral to prostate cancer diagnosis.
- Training Transformed: University of California San Francisco
This episode of Training Transformed features a discussion about a new Morbidity & Mortality conference model at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Kayla Graham moderates a conversation with Dr. Max Bowman and medical student…
- Global Perspectives: Training, Technology, and Takeaways from France and Germany
Drs. Kristen Scarpato and Boyd Viers share their experiences and key takeaways from the American Urological Association–European Association of Urology Academic Exchange Program in France and Germany, discussing operative efficiency, train…
- Igniting Discovery: Contraline and the Future of Reversible Male Contraception
This episode features Kevin Eisenfrats of Contraline discussing the development of two new male contraceptives: a daily hormonal gel called NEST and a reversible implant named ADAM. Eisenfrats shares insights into clinical advancements, re…
- From Funding Gaps to Clinical Impact: The Bridge Award in Action
Dr. Emilie Johnson, a pediatric urologist, shares how the Urology Care Foundation Bridge Award supports her implementation science research on equitable newborn circumcision care, focusing on user-centered design and global health framewor…
- Training Transformed: University of Kansas Medical Center
This episode of Training Transformed features a discussion with Dr. Casey Kowalik and Dr. Emily Elliott from the University of Kansas Medical Center, moderated by Dr. Kayla Graham. They explore the innovative rural urology rotation at Came…
- Global Perspectives: From Mexico to Miami—Bridging Borders in Robotic Urology
Dr. Mark Gonzalgo interviews Dr. Rigoberto Pallares-Mendez about his urology training in Miami, his passion for robotic surgery, and insights from global exchange programs on patient care.
- 2026 National Quality Improvement Initiative: Timely Administration of Intravesical Chemotherapy Post-TURBT
AUANews Inside Tract features Drs. Minhaj Siddiqui, Kristen Scarpato, and Chad Ritch discussing a national quality improvement project from the American College of Surgeons focused on the timely administration of intravesical chemotherapy…
- Igniting Discovery: Arcus Medical's Journey Through AUA Innovation Nexus
In this AUANews Insight Tract episode, Dr. Hugo Davila and Dr. Raul Storey of Arcus Medical share their experiences with the AUA Innovation Nexus Boot Camp. They discuss navigating startup challenges such as FDA approval, IP, reimbursement…
- SAU/AUA Urology Match Insider: The Power of Mentorship
This episode of SAU/AUA Urology Match Insider features a discussion on mentorship in the Urology Residency Match process. Medical student Lola Lozano speaks with Dr. Sara Lenherr and Dr. Adam Weiner about finding mentors and successful men…
- Inside Urology Practice Journal: A Conversation with the New Editorial Leadership
In this episode of AUANews Inside Tract, UPJ's new Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Kathleen Kobashi, and Associate Editor, Dr. Gina Badalato, outline their vision for the journal's future. They cover the journal's focus on practical research, evolvin…
- QIPS Insights: Opioid Prescribing After PCNL
Dr. Kevin Koo and Dr. Andrew Harris discuss an opioid prescribing algorithm for patients undergoing PCNL. The algorithm aims to reduce unnecessary opioid prescriptions while ensuring adequate pain management and highlighting the use of mul…
- Capital Stream: Inside the AUA's 2025 Advocacy Wins
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- AUA Census Trends: Burnout, Mental Health, and Barriers to Care in Urology
AUA Census Trends explores urologist burnout, with nearly half showing stress symptoms. The episode addresses unhealthy coping, mental health stigma, and policy barriers, while proposing steps to support physician well-being.
- Global Perspectives: Insights from India
Dr. Niels Johnsen and Dr. George Koch share their firsthand experiences as AUA Academic Exchange Scholars in India. They reflect on the clinical and cultural lessons learned, the surprises encountered, and the impact of international colla…
- Training Transformed: University of Minnesota
The Training Transformed podcast series, presented by AUANews Inside Tract, discusses innovative resident education. This episode features Drs. Philipp Dahm, Lane Shish, and Pooja Srikanth discussing the University of Minnesota's internati…
- Celebrating 50 Years of AUA Research
AUANews Inside Tract marks 50 years of AUA research funding, with nearly $40 million awarded to over 1,000 researchers since 1975. Dr. Damara Kaplan speaks with Dr. Glenn Preminger about the legacy and future of urologic innovation.
- Transforming GSM Care: How Evidence, Experts, and Advocacy Changed The Label
AUANews Inside Tract features Drs. Rachel Rubin and Una Lee detailing the successful effort to remove the FDA's black box warning on estrogen therapies. The episode covers the warning's history, contradictory modern evidence, its effect on…
- Breaking Barriers In Bladder Cancer: What's New in Non-Muscle Invasive Care
AUANews Inside Tract features Dr. Kyle A. Richards and Dr. Kathryn Marchetti discussing innovations in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) for Bladder Health Month. Topics include ZUSDURI, chemoablation, the BCG shortage, and gene-b…
- QIPS Insights: Introducing a New Podcast Series on Quality Projects
Drs. Andrew Harris and Gregory Auffenberg introduce QIPS Insights, a new podcast series focused on quality improvement and patient safety in healthcare. They discuss the importance of quality in urology and real-world improvement projects.
- Advancing Urologic Care: The AUA's National Quality Agenda and Strategies for Urologic Practice
Karen Johnson, Dr. Matthew Nielsen, and Dr. David Penson discuss the AUA's National Quality Agenda. They cover its significance for the organization and the field of urology, and its relevance to practicing urologists.
- Quality Improvement Project Guide- Episode 4: Acting on the Results of and Sustaining a QI Project
In the final episode of the QI Project Guide series, Drs. Finkelstein, Marcovich, and Harris discuss how to interpret intervention results, determine future actions, and establish plans for sustaining successful quality improvement project…
- Quality Improvement Project Guide- Episode 3: Implementing and Studying a QI Project
Dr. Justin Ziemba and Dr. Andrew Harris discuss the implementation and study of a Quality Improvement (QI) project. They cover real-world testing of interventions and methods for monitoring their effectiveness.
- Quality Improvement Project Guide- Episode 2: Planning a QI Intervention
Martin A. Koyle MD and Kara Watts MD discuss the planning phase of a QI project with Andrew Harris MD on AUANews Inside Tract Episode 2. They highlight how strong preparation is key to a project's success.
- Quality Improvement Project Guide- Episode 1: Introducing AUA's New Resource
This episode introduces AUA's new Quality Improvement Project Guide, featuring a discussion between Dr. John Lam and Dr. Andrew Harris about its purpose, key methodologies, and application in QI work.
- Training Transformed: University of Iowa Urology
The Training Transformed podcast series features interviews with urology faculty and residents about resident education. This episode includes a discussion with Dr. Ryan Steinberg and Dr. Brent Yelton about the Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PO…
- Global Perspectives: Reflections From A Japan Exchange
In the first episode of Global Perspectives, hosts Dr. Soroush Rais-Bahrami and Dr. Mohummad Siddiqui discuss their experiences during the AUA
- SAU/AUA Urology Match Insider: Preparing for Match Interviews
This episode of SAU/AUA Urology Match Insider features medical student Irene Choi discussing preparation for urology residency match interviews with Dr. Justin S. Han and Dr. Jennifer K. Yates.
- Training Transformed: Carolinas Medical Center
This episode of Training Transformed features Dr. Samuel Ivan in conversation with Dr. Alison Keenan and Dr. Kayla Graham. They discuss the development of a longitudinal resident clinic at Carolinas Medical Center.
- Staying Sharp: Continuous Learning After Residency
This episode features a panel discussion with Dr. Ramzy Burns, Dr. Helen Bernie, Dr. Joseph Brito, and Dr. Richard Lee on the necessity and strategies for continuous learning and self-development for urologic surgeons after residency. The…
- AUA Census Trends: The Evolving Urology Workforce
AUA's Workforce Task Force chairs, Drs. Andrew Harris and Kate Kraft, analyze AUA Census data to explore shifts in the urology workforce. They cover the decrease in solo practices, the demand for rural healthcare access, and current reside…
- Beyond the Beltline: 10 Things You Need To Know About Sexual Medicine
Drs. Rena Malik and Justin Dubin cover 10 key aspects of sexual medicine relevant to urologists, stressing its link to overall and mental health and offering practical screening advice.
- Man vs. Prostate: Rethinking BPH, Bladder Health and Beyond
Dr. Wayne Kuang and Dr. Jay Raman discuss the Man vs. Prostate campaign, focusing on men's health awareness, including bladder health and BPH. They emphasize the need to recognize prostate cancer and bladder health as public health priorit…
- Urology Spotlight Series: Urogynecology
Medical students are educated on urogynecology, including common cases and procedures, in this installment of the Urology Spotlight Series. Dr. Nitya Abraham and Dr. Melissa Laudano join medical student Noa Ferziger for the discussion.
- SAU/AUA Urology Match Insider: What You Need to Know Part 2
This episode features medical student Vivian Wang discussing the Urology Residency Match with Dr. Gina Badalato and Dr. Erica Traxel. They cover preference signaling and the dynamic nature of the match process.
- Parenting in Urology
The AUA Young Urologists Committee presents an episode on 'Parenting In Urology,' featuring host Carmen Tong, DO, and guests Christina Carpenter, MD, and Chloe Peters, MD. They discuss the challenges and successes of balancing a urology ca…
- Urology Spotlight Series: Pediatric Urology
This episode of the Urology Spotlight Series features medical student Irene Choi discussing Pediatric Urology with experts Dr. Kristin Ebert and Dr. Casey Seideman. They cover common cases and procedures within the subspecialty.
- AUA Census Trends: Prior Authorization and the Cost of Delay
AUA Inside Tract features Dr. Kevin Koo and Dr. Grace Hyun discussing prior authorization's impact on urologic practice, using AUA Census data. They highlight how administrative burdens lead to delayed care, added costs, and physician burn…
- SAU/AUA Urology Match Insider: Putting Together Your Application
This episode of AUANews Inside Tract discusses the Urology Residency Match application process. Medical student Avani Desai speaks with Dr. Kathleen Kieran and Dr. Costas Lallas about crafting personal statements, obtaining letters of reco…