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Dr. Natalia Hernandez’s Eye-Opening Workshop in Cote d’Ivoire
Thanks to the generous support of the South Central Section of the American Urological Association, Dr. Natalia Hernandez had a phenomenal experience in Cote d’Ivoire, where she volunteered at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Cocody in Abidjan and attended the...
Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Kurt McCammon
Today, we are featuring Dr. Kurt McCammon, who has volunteered with IVUmed for nearly 15 years and currently serves as our Board Chair. Dr. McCammon is a reconstructive urologist at Urology of Virginia. He was appointed Chairman of the Department of Urology of Eastern...
Dr. Jeremy Myers Leads Recon Workshop in Rwanda
An enthusiastic IVUmed team conducted a reconstructive urology workshop in Kigali, Rwanda from June 1-8, 2019. Dr. Jeremy Myers, former IVUmed Board Member and committed volunteer, led the workshop and was joined by Drs. Hadley Wood, Philip Cheng, & Yooni Ann Yi....
Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Jeremy Myers
Dr. Jeremy Myers, a reconstructive urologist and long-time IVUmed volunteer, is leading a workshop in Kigali, Rwanda this June. Dr. Myers is dedicated to IVUmed’s mission of increasing access to quality urological care. Dr. Myers served on IVUmed’s Board for a number...
Resident Scholar Dr. Tristan Juvet Reports on Workshop in Mongolia
“Thank you again to the entire staff at IVUmed for the scholarship and for the excellent organization. I was very impressed with everything overall and again I look forward to being involved with IVUmed in the future.”
Resident Scholar Kathryn Scott’s Experience in Senegal
The week taught me many things and left me wanting to learn even more! I was moved by the extreme gratefulness of not just the patients, but the hospital staff and doctors as well. This is an area in which you can easily see the huge difference being made in the lives of many by just volunteering your time and skills…
IVUmed Resident Scholar Dr. Joel Hancock Reflects on His Workshop in India
I will always reflect back on my time in India with the fondest of memories. I worked with many people who I would consider to be good friends now. I would love to go back and work at Sadbhavana Trust Hospital to give back to the people who gave me so much.
Dr. Maggie Lovin Shares Her Experience in Mongolia
Thanks to the generous support of the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association, Dr. Maggie Lovin had an outstanding experience in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, where she worked with local urologists and patients at the National Center for Maternal...
“Amazing Opportunity” in Uganda
Drs. Eric Richter (urologist) and Edward Cobb (anesthesiologist) led general urology workshops at Fort Portal Government Regional Hospital and Mount Elgon Hospital in Uganda from October 26-November 10, 2018. Dr. Richter has led several IVUmed teams before and served...
Resident Scholar Report: Dr. Heckman in Vietnam
IVUmed Traveling Resident Scholar Report Jennifer Heckman, MD University of Wisconsin Hue, Vietnam March 11 – 19, 2016 Mentor: Steven Kahan, MD Sponsored by: North Central Section of the AUA Hue is a city in central Vietnam on the banks of the Perfume River, where I...
Resident Report: Dr. Geolani Dy in Ghana
IVUmed Traveling Resident Scholar Report Geolani Dy, MD University of Washington Kumasi, Ghana February 27 – March 6, 2016 Mentor: Venkata Rama Jayanthi, MD Sponsored by: Allergan Foundation Allergan Foundation’s generous support made possible Dr. Geolani Dy’s...
Dr. Temitope Rude, IVUmed Resident Scholar, Travels to Uganda
Resident Scholar: Temitope Rude, MD; New York University Location/Date: Mbale, Uganda; December 5-12, 2015 Mentor: Eric Richter, MD Sponsored by: The New York Section of the AUA Extract from Dr. Temitope Rude's Report: "This trip would focus on teaching endoscopic...
Dr. Kovell Reports on Resident Scholarship Experiences in Vietnam and Mozambique
In December 2014 and May 2015, Dr. Caleb Kovell participated in IVUmed’s Resident Scholar program, traveling to Vietnam and Mozambique. Dr. Kovell’s experience was made possible by the generous support of the Mid-Atlantic Section of the American Urological...
Resident Scholar Dr. Tan Travels to Senegal
Dr. James Tan’s IVUmed scholarship experience in Dakar, Senegal was made possible by the generous support of the South Central Section of the AUA. During his time in Senegal, Dr. Tan was accompanied by mentor, Francis Schneck, MD. Dr. Tan, reflecting on his...
The Latest from Rwanda
As our IVUmed team wrapped up their week in Rwanda, Dr. Alli Greening reported, "I'm now finishing up about 40 hours of air travel in a little over a week, am confused as to what time it is, and exhausted from a busy OR and teaching schedlue. I am also really excited...
Reporting from Rwanda
Dr. Alli Greening reported the following regarding work by the IVUmed currently in Rwanda for a week-long pediatric workshop: "Where to start... the first day in the theater at the military hospital in Kigali was today. Rather than a hospital for military personell...
IVUmed Resident Scholar Dr. Michael Amirian Travels to Ghana
Dr. Michael Amirian’s IVUmed scholarship experience in Kumasi, Ghana was made possible by the general support of the Mid-Atlantic Section of the American Urological Association. During his time in Ghana, Dr. Amirian was accompanied by mentor, Carlos Angel, MD....
IVUmed Resident Scholar Dr. Liam Macleod Reports from Mozambique
Dr. Liam Macleod’s IVUmed scholarship experience in Mozambique was made possible by the generous support of Verathon. During his time there, Dr. Macleod was accompanied by mentor, Ryan Terlecki, MD. The visit occurred in parallel with a conference arranged for...
Dr. Timothy Brown, IVUmed Resident Scholar, Travels to Bhopal, India
Dr. Timothy Brown’s IVUmed scholarship experience in Bhopal, India was made possible by the support of the Resident Scholar Alumni Fund. During his time in India, Dr. Brown was accompanied by mentor, Sakti Das, MD, another IVUmed Resident Scholar, Kerri Brown, MD, and...
IVUmed Resident Scholar Omar Soto-Aviles, MD — Trinidad
In March 2015, Dr. Omar Soto-Aviles traveled to Trinidad and Tobago as an IVUmed Resident Scholar. He was accompanied by mentor, Kurt McCammon, MD, a reconstructive urologist at Urology of Virginia. This opportunity was made possible by the generous support of the...
IVUmed Resident Scholar Nathan Hale, MD — Deschapelles, Haiti
The generous support of the Latin American Perpetual Education Fund made possible Dr. Nathan Hale’s IVUmed scholarship experience in Deschapelles, Haiti. During his time with mentor Robert Edelstein, MD, Dr. Hale participated in a surgical workshop focusing on general...
IVUmed’s Work Helps Combat Global Poverty
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 2 billion people lack access to basic surgical care. Access to specialized care like urology is even more restricted with critical shortages of trained personnel. The United Nations cites the unavailability of...
The Year Was 1995…Look How Far We’ve Come!
Twenty years ago, IVUmed was incorporated by its award-winning founder, Catherine deVries, MD, to address the enormous need for patient care and professional training in urology in resource-poor areas of the world. From common congenital malformations to pelvic floor...