• Ep. 212 Expanding Her Scope with SWIU: Dr. Catherine deVries on Navigating Challenges for Sustainable Global Impact

  • Jan 31 2025
  • Length: 47 mins
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Ep. 212 Expanding Her Scope with SWIU: Dr. Catherine deVries on Navigating Challenges for Sustainable Global Impact

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  • 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. --- This podcast is supported by: Boston Scientific UroAdvance http://bostonscientific.com/uroadvance --- 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. --- 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 --- RESOURCES Boston Scientific https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/medical-specialties/urology/products.html Society of Women in Urology https://swiu.org/home.aspx
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