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
Support the IVUmed Urologic Oncology Workshop in Kumasi, Ghana
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...
Join IVUmed in Seattle
Join IVUmed in Seattle on Sept. 9, 2023
Support the IVUmed Pediatric Urology Workshop in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Pediatric Urology Workshop in Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamJuly 24-29 , 2023IVUmed in partnership with Children’s Hospital #1 will be conducting a Pediatric Urology Workshop July 24-29 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and we need your support! Congenital anomalies of the...
Support the IVUmed Surgical Workshop in Kigali, Rwanda
IVUmed / GURS Adult Reconstructive Surgery Workshop in Kigali, RwandaJune 5-10, 2023IVUmed in partnership with University of Rwanda Teaching Hospitals will be conducting an Adult Reconstructive Surgery Workshop June 5-10, 2023 in Kigali, Rwanda and we need your...
Run For IVU 2023
The registration fee is $35 per person and includes a race t-shirt, race swag. IVUmed is excited to announce the 2023 Run for IVU Virtual Challenge. Our third iteration of the virtual challenge is a great way to get together to support IVUmed and our international...
Adult Reconstructive Surgery Workshop in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
IVUmed in partnership with First Central Hospital of Mongolia will be conducting an Adult Reconstructive Surgery Workshop April 17-22, 2023 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and we need your support!