The Robotics Skills Lab is an initiative designed to provide regular, hands-on console time with our clinical robots. The goal of these low-stress, dry-lab sessions is to create more frequent opportunities for residents to bridge the gap between the simulator and the operating room. This session took place…
We are thrilled to celebrate Dr. Joshua Heiman, our department’s 2024-25 Endourology Fellow, for earning First Place in the Clinical Category of the Endourological Society’s Annual Essay Contest! Dr. Heiman’s winning paper, “The POuND OUT Study: Phentermine and Topiramate for Uric Acid Stone Prevention,” has been recognized for…
Congratulations to MacKenzie Mainor, the GME Support Superstar Award recipient for Quarter 2! As the Urology residency program coordinator, MacKenzie has been recognized for her unwavering dedication, exceptional problem-solving skills, and compassionate leadership. Her impact has been felt across every advancement in the program, setting a gold standard for program…
Congratulations to Dr. DiBianco for receiving the Resident Education Award!…
UF Department of Urology Resident Graduation Banquet was held June 20, 2025 at the G. Edward Evans Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. We give our very best wishes to graduating residents Austin Krishinger, MD; Michael Massari, MD; and Samir Merheb, MD; as well as to Josh Heiman, MD,…
In a recent interview with Urology Times, fellow Joshua Heiman, M.D., discussed data from NIH-funded POuND OUT study. Data from an 18-month feasibility trial, which were presented at the 2025 American Urological Association Annual Meeting, show promising results for the treatment of uric acid nephrolithiasis with a combination of phentermine and…
Congratulations to Dr. Ann Stolzle for her nomination to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society!…
Shay Rajavel, Juan Varela, and Dr. Kwenda The Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association has recognized Shay Rajavel (MS-4) who won the Video Session Award and Juan Varela (MS-2) who won the Best Poster Presentation. In addition Dr. Kwenda (PGY-3) came in third place in the…
return to UF URology Posters & Presentations… 89th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the AUA, INC.March 12 –…
I had the pleasure of attending the annual Society of Women in Urology conference in Scottsdale Arizona. The theme of the conference was “Leading Ourselves” with tailored programming specifically aimed at helping students, residents, and attendings succeed both professionally and personally. I left the conference feeling challenged, empowered, and…
