News & Highlights

This past June the Dept. Urology celebrated the Emil A. Tanagho Visiting Professor and the graduating residents. Here are some highlights from the event. Photo: Drs. Max Meng and Michael Cookson The

The Department of Urology recently celebrated Drs. Overland, Lindsey and Yang take the next step in their Urologic careers as well-respected 2022 graduates of the UCSF Urology Residency program. Each has made their mark in advancing urologic care and have been – and will continue to be – a beloved part of the UCSF Urology team.

The UCSF Department of Urology condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the decision by the Supreme Court to allow states to restrict access to safe medical abortion services. Ours is a specialty very much concerned with women’s and reproductive health, and we see governmental intrusions into the physician-patient relationship as our – and everyone’s – issue.

The 46th Northern California Research Seminar was held virtually on Saturday, May 7, 2022. This event is held annually to showcase the research done by the medical teaching institutions in Northern

Dr. Alan Shindel, professor of clinical urology at UCSF, was announced as the Incoming Chair for the American Urological Association (AUA) Core Curriculum Committee. Dr. Shindel will assume these duties June 1, 2022. He will become Chair of the Committee as of June 1, 2023.

The inaugural, first ever “Pediatric Urology UC wide great case conference” convened April 20th, 2022. Thanks to our two presenters: A case of “bilateral high grade vesicoureteral reflux” by Tim

Learn more about the Nutritional Counceling Program from Joshua Martin at the UCSF Cancer Center by clicking here.

Dr. Vittorio Fasulo was honored by European Urology Oncology.