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The University of Virginia Health System has long been recognized for its extensive efforts in research, education and clinical care; efforts that extend to the Department of Urology.  Whether it’s inpatient or outpatient services, UVa offers innovative care for a wide variety of urological disorders using the latest methods and technology provided by some of the country’s foremost doctors known worldwide for their specialty care.

ACS-Funded Study of Novel Urology-Telemedicine Model: A Research Scholar Grant from the American Cancer Society led by PI Dr. Tracey Krupski (Department of Urology). The multidisciplinary team includes other Co-Investigators from Urology, the School of Nursing, and Telemedicine. The purpose of this study is to implement a telemedicine approach for delivering surveillance cystoscopy for bladder cancer patients in rural Virginia. The novel tele-cystoscopy model aims to improve compliance rates with surveillance guidelines and detect cancer recurrence earlier. The project is titled “Tele-cystoscopy: Widening Access to Bladder Cancer Surveillance”.

PRESS RELEASE: We are proud to announce UVA | Department of Urology program as the recipient of this year’s AUA award!

For over 15 years, the American Urological Association Residency Grant Program has been extended in the United States,and encompasses more than 1,400 residents. This campaign focusing on recruiting and retaining 100% of 3rd and 4th year urology residents as AUA Candidate members. The Residency Grant Program helps build connections amongst Program Directors and their residents. UVA’s Urology department continues to support the AUA Annual Meeting while focusing on the importance of growth through their membership opportunities.