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Jul 27, 2021

Patient Care
Education

UCSF Urology Remains one of the Top Programs in the Nation

UCSF Urology, once again, ranked as one of the best urology programs in the United States according to the 2021-2022 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals survey. Ranking #12 in the nation, #1 in San Francisco and #3 in California.

Jul 01, 2021

Patient Care
Research
Education
Cancer
Urologic Subspecialties

Jorge D. Mena, MD receives 2020-21 ZSFG Krevans Award

PGY2, urology resident, Jorge D. Mena, MD, received the 2020-21 ZSFG Krevans Award virtually at the annual ZSFG Medical Staff Meeting in June 2021 for his excellent performance during his intern year at the Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG).

Jun 23, 2021

Education

Kirstie Cruz, UCSF Urology, Academic Program Coordinator, Wins 2020-21 GME Innovation and Excellence Award

Academic Program Coordinator, Kirstie Cruz has won the 2020-21 GME Innovation and Excellence Award for her exemplary efforts to improve graduate medical education at UCSF.

Jun 18, 2021

Patient Care
Research
Education
Cancer
Children

Cheers to the Chiefs and their bright future!

The Department of Urology commends its beloved Chief Residents, Drs. Carissa Chu, Claire de la Calle and Yi Li.

May 14, 2021

Patient Care
Research
Education
Children

Gerald Cunha, PhD, receives the 2021-2023 Edward A. Dickson Emeritus Professorship Award

Gerald Cunha, PhD, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Urology, has received the Edward A. Dickinson Emeritus Professorship Award.

May 05, 2021

Patient Care
Research
Education
Cancer

Hao Nguyen, MD, PhD, Named to Richard and Leilani Grinold Endowed Professorship in Urology

Hao Nguyen, MD, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Urology, has been appointed the Richard and Leilani Grinold Endowed Professorship in Urology. The Richard Grinold Fund was established in 2009 by Richard and his wife, Leilani Grinold. Richard Grinold is a well-respected and forward thinker in research innovations and thoughtful leadership in his field. Funds from the professorship will support Nguyen’s research, teaching and service activities in advancing urologic oncology.

Apr 21, 2021

Patient Care
Research
Education
Cancer

Samuel L. Washington, III, MD, MAS, Named to Goldberg-Benioff Endowed Professorship in Cancer Biology

Samuel L. Washington, III, MD, MAS, Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology, has been appointed the Goldberg-Benioff Endowed Professorship in Cancer Biology. This endowment is supported by Evan and Cindy Goldberg, and Lynne and Mark Benioff, advocates preeminent to prostate cancer research.

Mar 11, 2021

Patient Care
Research
Education
Urologic Subspecialties

AUA recognizes Dr. Lindsay Hampson as Young Urologist of the Year

This year Dr. Hampson, Assistant Professor of Urology and Associate Program Director for the UCSF Urology Residency Program has been recognized as Young Urologist of the Year by the American Urological Association. This award is presented to select AUA Members nominated by their Section who have been in practice for less than 10 years and celebrates their efforts and commitment to advancing the development of fellow early-career urologists.