Navigating Organized Urology

Stephen Y. Nakada is Chair and Uehling Professor of the Department of Urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He is a national and international leader in the field of urology who has authored numerous publications and texts. Sutchin R. Patel is an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor at the Department of Urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He is an established and well-published urologist in private practice. The combination of knowledge and perspective of both editors allow them to cover the multiple aspects of an academic and private practice.

Knowing Yourself.- Self-Awareness.- Priorities.- Relationship Management.- For the Graduating Resident or Fellow.-  Interview Skills.- Curriculum Vitae Preparation.- Finding the Right Job.- Negotiating Your First Contract.- Seeking the Best Environment.- Academic Roles.- Educator.- Teaching on Rounds.- Teaching in the Operating Room.- How to Constructively Criticize Residents.- Administrator.- Researcher.- Writing a Paper.- Finding Funding.- Presentation skills.- Finding Your Niche.- Grant Writing.- Inventor.- Collaborator.- Clinical and Day to Day Aspects of Work.- Patient Satisfaction.-  Managing the Operating Room.-  Office Management.- Billing and Coding.- Telemedicine.- Time Management.- Press and Social Media.-  Burnout and Work-Life Balance.- The Power of History and Leveraging Past Institutional Success.- Crisis Management for Physicians.- Practical Lessons Learned From the Covid-19 Pandemic.- Re-evaluating Yourself.