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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...
FOCUS: IVUmed Adult Reconstructive Urology Workshop in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – May 2022
IVUmed Returns In-Person to Mongolia IVUmed returned in person to First Central Hospital of Mongolia with a team of adult reconstructive urologists. Held in the country's capital of Ulaanbaatar, the 10-day reconstructive urology workshop held April 29-May 8 was hosted...
Recap: IVUmed at AUA 2022 in New Orleans
IVUmed attended the American Urological Association Meeting (AUA 2022) in New Orleans on May 13-17, 2022. It was the first time we could all be together in person since 2019. IVUmed board members presented four moderated poster abstracts in the MP 30: Global Health /...
IVUmed at AUA 2022 in New Orleans
Come See us at AUA 2022 New Orleans Booth #1328 (Between Cook Medical and Janssen Biotech Booths) We will have some fun giveaways, a raffle, and more. Come learn about the work we do or just say "Hi"! We are also presenting! Session MP30: Global Health /...
Congratulations, Dr. Ian Metzler!
Congratulations to our very own, Dr. Ian Metzler, the 2022 Recipient of the Endourological Society / Urology Care Foundation Humanitarian Grant Award. Through his work with IVUmed, Dr. Metzler recognized the need for a low-cost, reproducible teaching model for...
Recap: Our Pediatric Workshop in Lusaka, Zambia
Seasoned IVUmed volunteers and board members, Dr. Christina Ching and Dr. Heidi Stephany were the first IVUmed team to participate in an in-person surgical workshop since the start of the COVID Pandemic in March 2020. Working with Drs. Nenad Spasojevic, Azad Patel,...
Remembering Dr. Paul Farmer – A Global Health Visionary
We at IVUmed are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of global health visionary, Dr. Paul Farmer. Dr. Farmer changed the way health care is delivered in the most impoverished places on the globe. He believed strongly that the location and circumstances of your...
IVU’s article in February’s Issue of the JU: Re-Imagining a Global Surgical Organization: A View during and beyond the Pandemic
IVUmed was featured in the JU Forum section of the February 2022 issue of the Journal of Urology. Our article “Re-Imagining a Global Surgical Organization: A View during and beyond the Pandemic” written by IVUmed Board Members Christina Ching, MD, Francis Schneck,...
Double Your Impact – Dr. Ben Davies Challenge Match
Announcing The Dr. Ben Davies Challenge Match.
Help IVUmed raise $25,000
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IVUMED at AUA 2021
The Global Health/ Humanitarian Section IVUmed is excited to announce 2 abstracts presented at the AUA 2021 Annual Meeting in the moderated poster Global Health/Humanitarian section. The Global Health/ Humanitarian Section starts at 4 pm Eastern | 3 pm Central | 2 pm...
Afghanistan: Human Rights
IVUmed Support of Human Rights in Afghanistan
Haiti: Earthquake and Tropical Storm August 2021
IVUmed Supports our Colleagues and Friends in Haiti.
Introducing IVU’s New Program Director
IVUmed is pleased to introduce our new program director, Ashely Van Loozen. We are looking forward to the enthusiasm and experience she brings to our team. Ashley Van Loozen, PA-CProgram DirectorIVUmed Ashley Van Loozen is a native Texan and calls Austin, TX...
Welcoming a New Program Director at IVUmed
I’m excited to announce that I’m starting law school at the University of California Davis later this month. My last day at IVUmed will be August 6th, 2021. This will be my first step towards a career practicing human rights law.
Run for IVU Week 4 Playlist
Download or listen to our amazing IVUmed Spotify Playlist, featuring music from all of our partner countries.
Run for IVU Week 3 Playlist
Download or listen to our amazing IVUmed Spotify Playlist, featuring music from all of our partner countries.
Run for IVU Week 2 Playlist
Download or listen to our amazing IVUmed Spotify Playlist, featuring music from all of our partner countries.
Run for IVU Week 1 Playlist
Download or listen to our amazing IVUmed Spotify Playlist, featuring music from all of our partner countries.
RUN for IVU Virtual Challenge 2021
Join one of 15 teams for a 30-mile virtual challenge