January 6, 2026
Plagued with a Painful Skin Condition, One Man Finds Healing at UNC Health
With expert care from two UNC Health physicians, Clifton Young gained relief, confidence, and a new beginning after decades of suffering.
Category: Urology
June 26, 2024
Inaugural “North Carolina Men’s Health Report Card” Provides a Snapshot of the Most Pressing Issues Affecting Men Throughout the State
June is National Men’s Health Month: The report serves as a call to action for local and state organizations as well as the public, to seek important changes that can have far-reaching, positive impacts on the health of North Carolinians.
May 30, 2024
Five Questions with Charlene Brown
In this Vital Signs series, we feature 4th-year UNC School of Medicine student Charlene Brown. From Woodbridge, VA, Charlene’s journey into medicine began through offering spiritual guidance and emotional support as a hospital chaplain.
September 12, 2022
Bjurlin Leads Historical Analysis of Causal Relationship Between Smoking and Bladder Cancer
The article by Marc Bjurlin, DO, associate professor of urology, is one of a series of publications that is originating from new collaborations between UNC'S Department of Urology and the UNC Tobacco Treatment Program.
March 22, 2022
Borawski named Director of Learning Environment for Undergraduate Medical Education
Kristy Borawski, MD, has been named Director of the Learning Environment for Undergraduate Medical Education. In this new role, Borawski will manage all learning environment reports for Undergraduate Medical Education. She will start her new role on June 1st.
December 10, 2021
Smith Wins 2022 Gold Cytoscope Award
Angela Smith, MD, MS, won for her outstanding leadership and contributions in bladder cancer outcomes research.
November 3, 2021
Tan Named James Woods Award Recipient
Hung-Jui (Ray) Tan, MD, assistant professor of urology and director of the Urologic Oncology Fellowship Program, was named the 2021-2022 James W. Woods Junior Faculty Award recipient.
April 28, 2021
Nielsen selected as chair of AUA Science and Quality Council
Matthew Nielsen has been selected as the next chair of the American Urological Association's Science & Quality Council
March 10, 2021
Dunn recognized as American Urological Association APP of the Year
The American Urological Association Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Membership Committee has named Mary Dunn, RN, MSN, OCN, NP-C, as the recipient of the 2021 APP of the Year Award. This award was established to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of APPs in the field of urology. This award is presented annually to an AUA APP Member in recognition of their strong leadership skills and outstanding patient care in the field of urology.
November 5, 2020
Nielsen Named Chair, UNC School of Medicine Department of Urology
Matt Nielsen, MD, MS, FACS, has been named Chair of the UNC School of Medicine's Department of Urology. Since January 2020, Nielsen has served the Department as interim Chair.
October 7, 2020
Angela Smith, MD, Elected to Board of the Society of Women in Urology
Congratulations to Dr. Angela Smith on their recent elections to the Board of Directors for the Society of Women in Urology (SWIU). Dr. Smith will serve a 2-year term on the Board and is currently holding the position as the Member-At-Large.
September 21, 2020
Smith Honored with 2020 Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prize
Angela Smith, MD, MS, vice-chair of academic affairs at UNC School of Medicine’s urology department, receives the 2020 Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prize. Dr. Smith will be awarded $5,000 and will publicly present her research during the Hettleman Lectures, the kick-off event for University Research Week.