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
Join IVUmed in Chicago – Apr 29
Join Us at AUA/Chicago for an Event Celebrating IVUmed Sat. April 29, 2023IVUmed was founded in 1995 to address the global shortage of urological care and training in low-resource areas of the world. Our motto “Teach One, Reach Many,” reflects the impact that each...
Urologic Oncology Surgical Workshop in Hue, Vietnam March 6-10, 2023
IVUmed in partnership with the Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy will be conducting a Urologic Oncology Surgical Workshop in Hue, Vietnam March 6-10, 2023 and we need your support!
Support IVUmed in Philadelphia
IVUmed was founded in 1995 to address the global shortage of urological care and training in low-resource areas of the world. Our motto “Teach One, Reach Many,” reflects the impact that each volunteer and supporter has on our mission. The training we provide globally...
IVUmed’s 2022 Year in Review: Spreading Quality Urological Care
IVUmed Returns to In-Person Programming in 2022IVUmed conducted nine in-person surgical workshops in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean continuing our commitment to bring high-quality urological surgical training to low- and middle-income countries. IVUmed has worked to...
Urologic Oncology Surgical Workshop in Kigali, Rwanda
IVUmed in partnership with the Department of Urology at the University of Rwanda will be conducting a Urologic Oncology Surgical Workshop in Kigali, Rwanda August 20-27, 2022, and we need your support! Team members include Dr. Ben Davies, Board Member and Treasurer of...
Finding Meaning in Medicine: International Volunteers in Urology and Humanitarian Outreach
“I would argue, however, that in addition to the common causes of burnout, the exhaustion physicians are contending with should include a spiritual one as well. The distractions physicians face in medicine today minimize meaningful interaction with patients, and other...