Improving The Match: Use of Preference Signaling to Optimize the Urology Match Interview Process.

Objectives: To outline the principles and premise, pros and cons of the use of preference signaling (PS) in the Urology Match.

Methods: PS is a standardized system in which a student may send a signal or token to a particular program to demonstrate genuine interest in advance of application review and interview selection. The available literature of the use of PS in other fields was assessed and applied to the unique construct of the Urology Match.

Rising Tides: Challenges and Opportunities for Women in the Urologic Workforce.

The number of practicing female urologists has increased from < 2% in 1980 to 9.2% in 2018. Despite this increase, urology trails far behind medical fields overall and surgical subspecialties, in achieving gender parity.

Contemporary Assessment of Match Violations within Urology: an Opportunity for Ethical Leadership.

Purpose Of Review: The primary aim of this review is to: (1) adequately define Match violations, (2) thoroughly examine the nature and scope of Match violations in the American Urologic Association (AUA) Urology Match, and (3) propose and recommend policy guidelines, including consequences for applicants and programs, as it pertains to Match violations. These recommendations are intended to affect change at the level of the AUA and Society of Academic Urology (SAU) that more effectively mitigates future violations, intentional or not.

Recent Findings: There is a paucity of specific guidelines published by the AUA on what constitutes a Match violation.

Anticipated treatment defect versus prostatic abscess: radiographic findings following transurethral convective radiofrequency-induced water vapor thermal ablation.

With the increasing use of minimally invasive technologies for the treatment of benign prostatic enlargement/lower urinary tract symptoms, clinicians must become familiar with the various treatment effects and complications. Here we present a case of treatment defect after transurethral convective radiofrequency-induced water vapor thermal ablation (REZUM) radiographically identified as a prostatic abscess without consideration that the finding may have represented an anticipated treatment defect. This likely led to an unnecessary surgical procedure.

Impact of 2012 USPSTF Screening PSA Guideline Statement: Changes in Primary Care Provider Practice Patterns and Attitudes.

Introduction: Prostate specific antigen use in prostate cancer screening has undergone significant changes since the 2012 release of the USPSTF (United States Preventive Services Task Force) guideline statement. The effect on specific primary care provider practice patterns and attitudes is not well characterized. We describe the impact of the USPSTF statement on prostate cancer screening practices, attitudes and knowledge among primary care providers.

Undescended Testes: A Clinical and Surgical Review.

Undescended testes are a common congenital disorder with potential sequelae that include infertility and malignancy. This article addresses a contemporary perspective on the pathophysiology of the undescended testis, impact on testicular function and risk of testicular cancer. Surgical management and current guidelines regarding optimal timing of surgery will also be presented.

Solabegron: a potential future addition to the β-3 adrenoceptor agonist armamentarium for the management of overactive bladder.

Introduction: Overactive bladder (OAB) affects many women and men worldwide and has a significant adverse effect on a person's quality of life. Historically, behavioral therapy and anti-muscarinic agents have been the primary therapies used in the management of OAB. However, persistence with anti-muscarinic therapy has been limited.