Building Confidence in Urology: Inside AUA's Fundamentals Program for APPs
In this episode of AUANews Inside Tract, urology PA Chris Pitchford and nurse practitioner Michelle Hellwig share their firsthand experience with the Fundamentals in Urology program. They discuss how the two-day, hands-on course helps APPs build confidence with essential urologic skills, including difficult catheterization, cystoscopy, ultrasound interpretation, and priapism management. The conversation also highlights the value of simulation-based training, peer networking, expert instruction, and early career education for APPs entering or advancing in the specialty.
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