Department of Urology

September 27, 2024

Chair's Corner

Greetings--

I'm happy to present an updated format of our departmental newsletter, News on the Go. We believe you'll find it more visual and mobile friendly. Please read on and enjoy.

Yale Urology’s reputation as a stellar clinical, educational, and research hub continues to grow, getting us ever closer to our destination center goal.

Earlier this month, we were proud to be the local host of the Urological Research Society’s annual meeting, where 30 urologic science leaders shared updates on their latest innovations. This meeting is made up of members-only invites with representatives from all over the globe.

At the recent annual New England AUA gathering, many of our residents and faculty engaged, with at least five poster presentations, nine podium talks, and one video abstract delivery. Several members of our team also served as moderators during poster and panel sessions. Impressive. And I’d like to share a special thank you to Dr. Katie Rotker who was this year’s scientific program committee co-chair.

Finally, don’t forget, in early November we are hosting the 2nd Annual Yale Urology Bulldog Debates - our CME event - at the Yale Club in New York City. Please register to show your support for Yale Urology!

Feature

Annual "Brief" Hot Off the Press

It is difficult to encompass a year's accomplishments in a brief or short format, but we know everyone is busy. We tackled the task of highlighting some key items and stats that each of you have contributed to. Yale Urology shines because you shine. We hope you are proud and inspired by this snapshot of fiscal year 2024.

Research

View this comprehensive list of Yale Urology abstracts/publications for the second quarter of calendar year 2024. This compilation includes primary faculty, residents, and/or research associates and is shown in descending date order. Each item includes links to the full study or presentation and provides portions of the abstract or summary.

Learn more about the “Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Prize” funding opportunity. Eligible researchers must have run their own lab for two to six years [by July 2025], must be a PhD, MD, or MD-PhD equivalent, and be based in New Haven or Fairfield counties. Letters of intent are due by October 28.

Announcements

Donate to Yale Urology Stream Team/Team Claire

You can still support the efforts of our team, who rode in this year's Closer to Free Ride. Donations are being accepted through Monday, Sept. 30.

Diversity Engagement Survey

All Yale School of Medicine faculty, staff, students, residents, fellows, and postdocs are strongly encouraged to participate in the Diversity Engagement Survey [DES]. It should take 10 minutes or less. A unique link was sent to your email on September 11. More details.

Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine Needs Reviewers

Attention YSM faculty and postdocs: Would you consider being a peer reviewer for the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine? Learn more and complete an interest form.

Alignment Town Hall Recording

[Re]view the latest town hall [on 9/9] hosted by Dean Brown, YNHHS's CEO, Chris O'Connor, and other leaders as they discuss and answer questions on alignment developments.

YNHH Fitness Center Open to All

The YSM community is eligible to join the YNHH fitness center.

Learn about the Yale Investigative Medicine [post-MD] program. Three information sessions remain before the end of the year.

The AI at Yale website is a new and evolving hub of information about AI at the university [including access to AI tools, guidance, and resources].

People

Welcome New Faculty

Introducing the newest additions to Yale Urology's faculty team who are complementing our oncology, pediatric, and clinical urology sections/division.

Assistant Professor Christopher Bednarz, MD
Assistant Professor Eric Bortnick, MD, MMSc
Assistant Professor Su Deng, PhD
Associate Professor Ping Mu, PhD
Assistant Professor Wei Shen Tan, MD, PhD

Promotions

Congratulations to Drs. Brito and Rickey on their recent promotions. They are now associate professor and professor, respectively.

Isaac Kim, MD, PhD, MBA

Did you know about Yale Medicine's ongoing Instagram series, "No Ordinary Doctor"?

Catch the post where Dr. Kim opens up about a situation early in his career that led him on a life-changing trajectory.

[you don't need an account to view]

Israel Franco, MD

Dr. Franco, professor adjunct of clinical urology, was recently recognized for the top clinical abstract in this year’s International Continence Society meeting.

Oz Harmanli, MD

Dr. Harmanli was recently recognized as “Best Reviewer of the Year 2023” from the Journal of Urology.

Earlier this month, he was also named assistant editor for Urogynecology, the official journal of urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery.

Events

Oct 202411Friday

Everyone
7:30 AM12:30 PM
Eric Winer, MD - Hugh Taylor, MD - Kutluk Oktay, MD, PhD, FACOG - Katherine Rotker, MD - Maryam Lustberg, MD, MPH - Asher Marks, MD - Aydin Arici, MD - Rozalyn Levine Rodwin, MD, MHS - Layla Van Doren, MD, MBA - Lakshmanan Krishnamurti, MD - Veda Giri, MD - Nancy Borstelmann, PhD, MPH, LCSW
Preserving Hope: Fertility Care for Patients with Cancer and Hematological Disorders
Join the CME conference with presentations on the latest on fertility preservation.
230 South Frontage Road
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Oct 202429Tuesday

Restricted
4:00 PM5:00 PM
Maurie McInnis
YSM Faculty Listening Session with President McInnis
The Anlyan Center
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Nov 20242-3Multiple Days

Everyone
All Day
Isaac Y. Kim, MD, PhD, MBA - Jill C. Buckley, MD, MBA - Chester J. Koh, MD, MBA - Curtis A. Pettaway, MD - Landon W. Trost, MD - Angela Arlen, MD - Eric Bortnick, MD - Jaime A. Cavallo, MD, MPHS - Fed Ghali, MD - Adam Benjamin Hittelman, MD, PhD - Stanton Honig, MD - Patrick A. Kenney, MD - Thomas V. Martin, MD - Katherine Rotker, MD - Dinesh Singh, MD - Preston C. Sprenkle, MD - Joshua Sterling, MD, MSc - Yi An, MD
Yale Urology CME Symposium
2nd Annual "Bulldog Debates"
Don't miss our 2nd annual destination CME event at the Yale Club in NYC!
Yale Club of New York City
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Faculty Takeaway

How the 2025 Proposed Medicare Rule May Affect Urology

Read through the Urology Times article on expected fee changes in January.

Beatrix Profiles

Remember, as long as you have a Yale netID, you can review and update individual YSM website profiles by logging in to Beatrix, the YSM news and profile system. Now, with a new design launched in late July, up-to-date profiles help extend the reach of your work.

Dr. Martin's Must-Know Notes [September Edition]

[Re]read through Dr. Martin's latest Must-Know Notes for the most recent prioritized items from the health system, Dr. Kim, and vice chairs.

First or last author on an embargoed publication? Please let your communication team know beforehand: saul.flores@yale.edu or cheri.lewis@yale.edu.

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