Jan 30 2025 46 mins 1
Are you interested in building an academic niche within global surgery? Dr. Catherine deVries, Professor of Urology and Global Surgery at the University of Utah and founder of International Volunteers in Urology (IVUMed), shares her journey and provides a blueprint for the aspiring academic surgeon. This episode is hosted by Dr. Suzette Sutherland in collaboration with the Society of Women in Urology.
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This podcast is supported by:
Boston Scientific UroAdvance
http://bostonscientific.com/uroadvance
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SYNPOSIS
The episode focuses on Dr. deVries experiences as a groundbreaking woman in the historically male-dominated field of urology. Dr. deVries delves into her landmark contributions to global health, particularly through her work leading IVUMed. She shares her experiences developing sustainable surgical care programs and her academic journey. The conversation also touches on the importance of ethics and public health when conducting surgical missions. The discussion serves as an inspiration for future generations in the field of urology and global health.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
02:17 - Dr. DeVries' Academic and Professional Journey
04:08 - Experiences as a Woman in Urology
14:55 - Pediatric Urology and Global Health
21:54 - Founding IVUMed
40:34 - Future Directions
44:14 - Conclusion
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RESOURCES
Boston Scientific
https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/medical-specialties/urology/products.html
Society of Women in Urology
https://swiu.org/home.aspx
