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 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…
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…
4th Resident Expansion: A New Chapter for the Urology Residency Program Jason P. Joseph, MDProgram Director, Urology Residency We are thrilled to announce that the UF Urology residency program has received ACGME approval to expand to four residents per year, beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year! This milestone reflects…
Dr. Bob Newman former UF Urology department chair, professor emeritus and renowned photographer met with our Residents and Fellow. Dr. Newman discussed the importance of wellness and presented his photography. A great time was had by all! We are grateful for the continued support of UROGator members like…
