What We Do
Thanks to a global network of volunteer experts, host partners, academic institutions, and generous supporters, we work to increase access to quality urological care in medically underserved areas of Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. Each year, we serve hundreds of children and adults in need while training local doctors and nurses. The training we provide helps ensure that future generations will have access to the life-changing surgical care they need to lead healthy, productive lives.
Who We Are
IVU is committed to making quality urological care available worldwide. In fulfilling this mission, IVU provides medical and surgical education to physicians and nurses and treatment to thousands of children and adults.
Teach One, Reach Many. IVU’s motto reflects the impact that each of our volunteers and donors has on the world. Each person we train has the potential to reach hundreds, even thousands, of children and adults in need. That is the power of your support. Together, we build something that continues beyond the bounds of each individual’s efforts.
Where We Work
We partner with dynamic surgeons in teaching hospitals in low-resource areas of Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. Overall, we have worked in over 30 countries worldwide to build access to quality surgical care.
Upcoming Volunteer
Opportunities
Learn more about how you can help advance our mission and Teach One, Reach Many. We organize 25-30 surgical training workshops that cover most urological subspecialties. Get involved today.
Testimonials
An evening supporting IVUmed – May 4, 2024
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Safety Update Regarding Current Events
The safety of our volunteers is our top priority. Our work requires long-term efforts from our host partners and countless volunteers. At times we must, unfortunately, pause our work in sites where political or environmental conditions have become dangerous. We remain...
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Urologic Oncology Workshop in Kumasi, GhanaOctober 30 - November 3, 2023IVUmed in partnership with Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital will be conducting a Urologic Oncology Workshop October 30 - November 3 in Kumasi, Ghana and we need your support! Despite being a country...
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