It is with great humility and pride that I accept the honour of serving as the incom-ing President of the Northeastern Section for 2011-12. It seems like only yesterday that I was attending my first section meet-ing as a PGY2 resident, and nervous about giving my first urological presentation. I am humbled by the fact that many of my own

mentors have also held this same office including Jack Sales, Joe Chin and John Denstedt. I have them to thank for instilling in me the interest and drive to serve this fan-tastic organization. I will strive to serve to be as effective as they were in this role. I would like to thank the section membership for putting their faith in me to serve as President and I promise to uphold the legacy of those who have served before me.

On behalf of the Section, I want to pass along my sincere thanks to immediate Past-President Dr. Ed Messing for his leadership as he guided our association this past year with poise and convic-tion. We have been fortunate to have someone of Dr. Messing’s integrity and international stature in the urological community, representing our interests and sharing his insights and wisdom. Thank you, Dr. Messing for your outstanding service.

I also wish to thank Dr. Messing and the team of Dr. Dragan Golijanin and Dr. Robert Mevorach for putting together a truly memorable 63rd Annual Meeting in New Orleans. The scientific program was outstanding, providing a perfect blend of cutting edge information with practical guidance. The slate of guest speakers was truly a “Who’s Who” of North American urologi-cal thought leaders. Dr. Jean deKernion, as this year’s Slotkin Lecturer gave a wonderful review of the evolution in urological cancer care over his career culminating in the current multi-mod-al paradigm. Comprehensive reviews of the therapeutic options for interstitial cystitis presented by Dr. Philip Hanno, metabolic stone disease by Dr. Peggy Pearle and common pediatric urologi-cal problems by Dr. Richard Rink were of immense value in our day-to-day practices. Dr. Daniel Lin gave a fantastic presentation on the management dilemmas facing men with locally advanced prostate cancer and reviewed the ongoing controversy surround-ing prostate cancer screening. Dr. Bartley Cilento’s presentation highlighted the potentially harmful effects of radiological imaging and offered helpful strategies to minimize exposure of our pedi-atric stone patients. Dr. Gennady Bratslavsky provided a memo-rable state-of-the-art review of the current menu of therapeutic options for localized kidney cancer. Finally, Dr. Joel Sheinfeld’s

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presentation on the stage-by-stage management of non-seminomatous germ cell testis cancer and the technique of retroperitoneal lymph node dissection was a highlight of our meeting, provided by one of the international leaders in the field. The resident debates added again this year were entertaining and a great way to incorporate our urology trainees into the plenary program. All of the resident debaters are to be congratulated for their well researched and polished presentations.

The social program was first rate and accurately captured the flavour of New Orleans. Fun Night at Mardi Gras World where we were able visit the site where the famous floats are created and stored, and the entertainment at the President’s Banquet provided by the sultry jazz voice of Anais St. John were quintes-sential New Orleans. Volunteering with the St. Bernard Project, a non-profit organization affiliated with the United Way dedicated to assisting victims of Hurricane Katrina, was the chance for Section members to help rebuild homes for those affected. By all accounts those involved were moved by the experience. On behalf of the Section, a sincere thank you to those who unselfishly gave up their free time to assist in this worthy cause.

I would like to extend an invitation to all Section members to join us for the next Section meeting in Niagara Falls, Ontario September 12-16, 2012. Dr. Stephen Pautler as Scientific Chair has begun plan-ning what I can assure you will be an outstanding educational program. The meeting will be held in the brand new Scotiabank Convention Centre, with accommodations provided in the recently refurbished Marriott Gateway on the Falls. The natural beauty of the Niagara region will be the backdrop to a social program that should have something for everyone. Food and wine connoisseurs will know that the region is internationally renowned and we will attempt to showcase the best of these qualities with several offerings. Golfers will be well aware of Niagara’s reputation as a golfing haven and we will be planning an event that should be enjoyable for players of all skill levels. Coincidentally, the meeting coincides with the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, in which the Niagara area played an important role. Events commemorating this important time in both American and Canadian history will also be incorporated into the program. The picturesque village of Niagara-on-the-Lake, home of the internationally acclaimed Shaw Festival and many unique and quaint boutique shops is well worth a visit. The unique make-up of our Section with both American and Canadian membership is truly an arrangement to be cherished, and

I hope those who have not attended a Section meeting for some time will make the effort to join us in Niagara Falls.

In the year ahead, the Section’s Board of Directors will be addressing a number of issues of importance to the membership. Projects we are already tackling include enhancing resident and young urologist involvement in both the Section and AUA and improving our fundraising efforts in support of our scholarship program and annual meetings. I invite members to contact me personally at www.nsaua.org with thoughts or questions. I also look forward to hearing from anyone in the Section wishing to become involved in any of our committees.

Thank you again for entrusting me to serve as your President and I look forward to interacting with as many of you as possible in the year ahead.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE CONTINUED

2011–2012BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERSPRESIDENT Hassan Razvi, MD London, OntarioPRESIDENT-ELECTZahi N. Makhuli, MDSyracuse, New YorkPAST PRESIDENTEdward M. Messing, MD Rochester, New YorkSECRETARYRonald P. Kaufman Jr., MD Albany, New YorkTREASURERD. Robert Siemens, MDKingston, OntarioHISTORIANRonald Rabinowitz, MDRochester, New YorkAUA BOARD OF DIRECTORSKevin Pranikoff, MD Eggertsville, New York

REPRESENTATIVESCANADAKaren J. Psooy, MD Winnipeg, ManitobaNEW YORKElise J. Billings De, MD Albany, New YorkPENNSYLVANIATimothy D. Averch, MD Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAT-LARGE CANADAKenneth T. Pace, MD Toronto, OntarioAT-LARGE UNITED STATESBadar M. Mian, MD Albany, New York

YOUNG UROLOGIST MEMBERSCANADAJulie Franc-Guimond, MDMontreal, QuebecUNITED STATESMichael Ost, MD Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE OCTOBER 2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 31, 2011 INTERNAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Dr. Razvi presented the internal combined financial statements for the period ending August 31, 2011. The Combined Statement of Financial Position reflects Total Assets of $2,052,071, with Net Assets (Equity) of $1,796,142. The Statement of Activities for the year shows total revenue of $80,875 and total expenses

$104,438, resulting in an operating deficit of ($25,563). Note: Deferred Annual Meeting Revenue and associated meeting expenses are realized in October 2011.

INVESTMENTS UPDATE

Dr. Razvi reviewed investment returns and related information from the May and October meetings of the Investment Committee. The return for the combined Merrill Lynch portfolio was a decrease of -3.98% for the period ending September 30, 2011, with individual fund balances and returns as follows:

The Board reviewed the current allocation of funds which is within the 40 percent equity/60 percent fixed income guideline. Given that Ms. Dorothy Boyer, Merrill Lynch Investment Advisor, was unable to attend the meet-ing, the Board deferred discussing any change in investment strategies at this time. The Board was reminded that investments are structured and staggered to mature in the fall of each year to fund up to two $30,000 research scholar grants. At the same time, current income (dividends and interest) on the portfolio is generating only about $40,000 per year, so pay-ments of grants beyond that amount contribute to reduction in the corpus of investments, and are reflected in yearly operating surpluses/deficits.

MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT ADVISOR

Dr. Razvi reported that as part of the Investment Committee’s October 4th discussion (and per Investment Policy), he had reviewed and discussed the performance of the Section’s Merrill Lynch advisor. The policy explains the process to be used to annually evaluate the financial advisor and what criteria are used to assess performance. The Directors agreed to continue to engage the services of Ms. Dorothy Boyer for another year.

AUA 2012 RESIDENTS BOWL

Dr. Kaufman reviewed the October 4th memo from the AUA Secretary explaining the National Residents Bowl to take place at the AUA 2012 Annual Meeting. This program is planned as a friendly competi-tion between residents of the AUA Sections, to increase local/sectional pride and design a social event with focused resident involvement. The Bowl will take place in the Technology Hall on Saturday, May 19 from 12:30 -1:30pm and 4-5:00pm, and Sunday–Tuesday May 20-22 from 12:30–1:30pm. Twenty (20) short answer questions per game will be written ahead of time by designated doctors. Each Section Secretary will participate as a judge but will not be allowed to judge his/her own Section. The Board discussed the logistics of the program and how depending on conflicting schedules with other activities there will be the need for alter-nates. Mr. Shifflet agreed to find out more details about the AUA funding that is reportedly available to help cover travel costs of resident participants. The Board agreed to build a team as requested of 8-9 residents for the 2012 AUA Residents Bowl. Dr. Kaufman will write to each Program Director, requesting the name of a resident representative. The Executive Committee will review the list to determine resident participants and alternates.

YOUNG UROLOGISTS – EVENT IN 2012

The Board approved a request from Dr. Michael Ost that a Young Urologists event be planned for the Section’s 2012 meeting in Niagara Falls. The purpose of the event is to strengthen the community of young urologists (those within 10 years out of residency), to provide an education-al as well as a social component. Dr. Ost submitted a proposal for this to be a one hour non-CME event, focused on a topic such as “Securing your financial and insurance needs as a busy young urologist.” As the Section’s representative member and incoming Chair of the AUA Young Urologists Committee, Dr. Ost will act as the main coordinator, working in con-nection with the Program Chair. The Board suggested also that specific information be targeted to that member segment to promote the program.

2014 SECTION MEETING

The Board approved Amelia Island, FL as the meeting location for the Section’s 2014 Annual Meeting (date TBD).

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Dr. Joseph Greco, Chair, presented the Development Committee report. Total industry fundraising for the year was reported to be $308,875, which surpasses the industry support received in 2010 and is just under the three year average including three distinct meeting locations (New Mexico, Montreal and Pittsburgh). Dr. Greco also reminded the Board to contrib-ute to this year’s current member giving campaign. Mr. Shifflet reported that the goal of $7,500 for the year pilot program had nearly been reached and that additional solicitation letters will be sent after the meeting to continue the program through December 31, 2011.

DREW SHIFFLET, CAEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT

1/1/11 BALANCE

09/30/11 BALANCE

RETURN

R&E FUND $1,134,972 $1,090,893 -3.88%

FOUNDATION $526,615 $505,222 -4.13%

SLOTKIN FUND $89,445 $85,658 -4.23%

TOTAL $1,751,032 $1,681,773 -3.98%

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ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3

SCHOLARSHIP RESEARCH COMMITTEE

The Board approved Rodney H. Breau, M.D., University of Ottawa, as the recipient of the 2011 NS-AUA Young Investigator Research Award. Dr. Breau’s research is focused on the development and implementation of a testing threshold model for optimal use of pre-operative pelvic MRI for men with prostate cancer.

IVUMED RESIDENT SCHOLARS

The Directors approved the 2011 grant payment of $4,500 for the IVUMed Residents Scholar program. Past grant recipients have been asked to submit reports for the Board of Directors, as well as to give a short presentation at the Section meeting. The Board received a report from Dr. Ruthie Su, MD, University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Su trav-eled to Honduras: March 19-27, 2011 with mentor Dr. Rama Jayanthi and par-ticipated in 87 cases during the workshop (See Page 13).

TREASURER’S REPORT

Dr. Razvi gave an update on the state of the Section’s audited financial statements as of December 31, 2010. The Section and Foundation combined total assets were $1,872,024 (See Figure 1).

Dr. Razvi showed the Section’s combined operations over the past six years and reiterated that the Board remains cognizant of operations deficits and the downturn in the investment market, and con-tinues to assess a number of revenue and expense items (See Figure 2).

Figure 1NORTHEASTERN SECTION (SECTION AND FOUNDATION): STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

SECTION C-6

FOUNDATION C-3

TOTAL DEC 10

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

$232,814 $44,569 $277, 383

INVESTMENTS 1,173,187 352,642 $1,525,859

OTHER ASSETS

RECEIVABLES

PREPAID EXPENSES

34,121

31,547

3,143

0

37,264

31,547

TOTAL ASSETS $1,471,669 $400,355 $1,872,024

LIABILITIES

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

DEFERRED REVENUE

INTERCOMPANY ADJUST

5,472

48,450

123,016

6,460

(123,016)

5,472

54,910

NET ASSETS

UNRESTRICTED

TEMP. RESTRICTED

1,294,731

0

516,911

0

1,811,642

0

TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS

$1,471,669 $400,355 $1,872,024

Figure 2THE BOTTOM LINE: COMBINED OPERATIONS

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

REVENUE $409,113 $574,635 $468,241 $437,183 $430,098 $430,303

EXPENSE $438,538 $487,079 $471,256 $664,820 $545,378 $483,744

OPER. SURPLUS (LOSS)

($29,425) $87,556 ($3,015) ($227,637) ($115,280) ($53,441)

INV. INCOME/ GAINS (LOSSES)

$72,574 $201,053 $158,177 ($387,750) $244,502 $116,612

CHANGE NET ASSETS

$43,149 $288,609 $155,162 ($615,387) $129,222 $63,172

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Figure 3 shows the Section’s combined assets and growth over the past 15 years.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Dr. Ronald Kaufman gave an update on the Section’s membership. Figure 1 shows a breakdown of Section membership by member category.

Figure 3TOTAL ASSETS: 15-YEAR HISTORY

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Figure 1MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES: SEPTEMBER 2011

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Dr. Kaufman presented the following new Section members for approval:

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

ACTIVE MEMBERS

Gennady Bratslavsky, MD Syracuse, NYBruno Cianciulli, MD Montreal, QCJoseph F. Chang, MD DuBois, PAMunir Jamal, MD Mississauga, ONHussein Khalaff, MD Windsor, ONJean-Baptiste Lattouf, MD Montreal, QCKatherine Moore, MD Quebec, QCAndrew Ray, MD Barrie, ONJeff Warren, MD Ottawa, ONEdward Woods, MD Scarborough, ONMandeep Singh, MD Meadville, PA

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Lori Dulabon, DO, MD Erie, PAJonas Gricius, MD Sewickley, PABenjamin R. McHone, MD Syracuse, NYTrevor M. Olsen, MD Warren, PASimon Ouaknine, MD Watertown, NYBrian D. Rambarran, MD Lancaster, NYJulie M. Riley, MD Pittsburgh, PAMicelle Jo Semins, MD Pittsburgh, PAJimena Cubillos, MD Rochester, NYAhmed E. Ghazi, MD Rochester, NY

TRANSFER INTO SECTION

Julio M. Ossorio-Henriquez, MD Lovington, NMGary H. Carl, MD Eden, NCMichelle L. Persun, MD Philadelphia, PA

HISTORIAN REPORT

Dr. Rabinowitz presented the necrology report recognizing three members who had passed away in the past year. A moment of silence was taken to recognize Dr. Abraham T.K. Cockett of Mendon, UT, a past president of the Section, Dr. Linus W. Cave of Sparta, NJ, and Henry K. Freedman of New York, NY.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT

Dr. Joel Nelson, Chair, presented the 2011-2012 slate of officers and com-mittees.

PRESIDENT

Hassan Razvi, MDOct. 2011-Sep. 2012

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Zahi Makhuli, MD Oct. 2011-Sep. 2012

PAST PRESIDENT

Edward M. Messing, MD Oct. 2011-Sep. 2012

SECRETARY

Ronald Kaufman, MD Sep. 2010-Oct. 2014

TREASURER

D. Robert Siemens, MD Oct. 2011-Oct 2015

HISTORIAN

Ronald Rabinowitz, MD Oct. 2009-Sep. 2013

CANADA

Karen Psooy, MD Oct. 2009-Oct. 2013

NEW YORK

Elise De, MD Oct. 2011-Sep. 2013

PENNSYLVANIA

Timothy D. Averch, MD Oct. 2011-Sep. 2013

REPRESENTATIVE-AT-LARGE CANADA

Kenneth Pace, MD Sep. 2010-Sep. 2012

REPRESENTATIVE-AT-LARGE UNITED STATES

Badar Mian, MD Sep. 2008-Sep. 2012

YOUNG UROLOGIST MEMBER CANADA

Julie Franc-Guimond, MD Sep. 2010-Sep. 2012

YOUNG UROLOGIST MEMBER UNITED STATES

Michael Ost, MD Oct. 2011-Sep. 2013

SECTION NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Anil Kapoor, MD Oct. 2011-Sep. 2013

AUA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kevin Pranikoff, MD May 2009-May 2013

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SECTION RESIDENTS COMMITTEE KICKS OFF IN NEW ORLEANS

As Northeastern Section rep-resentatives for the 2011 AUA Leadership Program, we can attest to just how useful and valuable the program is. From dedicated sessions on mentorship and lead-ership at AUA headquarters in Baltimore, to formal mentorship from senior AUA leaders who gen-

erously donate their time, to the Joint Advocacy Committee (JAC) meeting in Washington DC, the program reveals the many facets of the AUA orga-nization and its vital role for urology and urologists. As participants we are now more involved than ever in the AUA, by serving on the Northeastern Section board of directors, and as representatives of the Leadership Program to the AUA Laparoscopy and Robotic Surgery Committee and the Education Council.

Throughout the 2010-2011 year, we also had the opportunity to meet and work with other participants in the program, who represented a broad range of young urologists from all other AUA sections, with a wide mix of interests and practice types. Our senior mentors provided incredible role models of leadership, commitment, and professionalism. These new professional relationships will last a lifetime.

Finally the JAC meeting in Washington DC was a real eye-opener into the American political process. It provided direct one-on-one access to a number of senators and congressmen and the “halls of power”, and again demonstrated the important role the AUA plays in lobbying on behalf of urologists and their patients’ interests.

We encourage all potential young urologists within the first 15 years of their career to consider applying to the program. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 30, 2011. You won’t regret it.

On Friday October 28th 2011, the inaugural meet-ing of the Northeastern Section of the American Urological Association Residents Committee was held at the glamorous Roosevelt hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana. Headed by the section’s president-elect Dr. Hassan Razvi and secretary Dr. Ronald P. Kaufman Jr., it was attended by residents representing seven of the fifteen residency programs in the section. Following introductions by the section leadership, the agenda of the meeting was put forth. First to be addressed was an overview of the potential responsibilities of

the newly formed committee. These would include the dissemination of information amongst members, promoting the use of networking tools, contributing articles to both sectional and AUA publications, reporting residency concerns from both American and Canadian programs as well as

exploring avenues for novel resident activities at future sectional meetings. This included a discussion about improving the recently introduced-and already widely popular-resident debates and potentially adding jeopardy-style resident competitions and inter-program laparosopic skills challenges. Furthermore, issues pertaining to resident education, fellowship matching and the upcoming National AUA Residents Bowl were addressed. Finally, the focus was directed towards establishing a selection process for future committee members and a chair to represent the section at the AUA Residents Committee. Ultimately, we believe this first and very construc-tive meeting to be the launching pad for a fruitful NS-AUA Residents Committee.

APPLY NOW TO REPRESENT THE SECTION IN THE AUA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

KENNETH PACE, MD

FAYSAL YAFI, MD MCGILL UNIVERSITYCHAIR, RESIDENTS COMMITTEE

BADAR MIAN, MD

WANT TO LEARN MORE?Go to www.nsaua.org for more information and to complete the application. The Section continues to select one U.S. and one Canadian participant

for this year long program. Applications must be received at the AUA Headquarters office

by Friday, December 30, 2011.

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The mission of the AUA Young Urologist Committee (YUC) is to help newly trained urologists readily engage their new professional lives. The years after

residency and fellowship training bring on new responsibilities and stress-ors. In this regard, it is obvious that the needs of a “Young Urologist “ are quite different from those of a trainee or one who has been established in practice for more than two decades. With this in mind, the YUC was established to assist in making these formidable years productive for us from a professional and personal standpoint. The YUC therefore promotes and engages in community building activities for AUA members in practice for less than 10 years.

Adjusting to a new environment, raising a young family, and assum-ing attending physician responsibilities are some contending tasks often encountered by young urologists. Some questions that face a “young urolo-gist” might include; “How exactly do I become eligible to sit for my oral boards?”, “What are some key elements to be included in the first business contract I negotiate?”, “What personal and professional liabilities should I safeguard against in protecting my family while I am in practice?” As a

working extension of the AUA, we discuss these questions and determine how we can best answer it via web resources, lectures, and social activities.Our committee is thought of as a resource, composed of representatives from each AUA regional section. We meet annually and speak on confer-ence calls four times a year. Our discussions and planning ultimately pro-duce updates to the AUA website and a social event at the national and sec-tional meetings, serving to educate our members in a relaxed atmosphere.The YUC will always be the face of the AUA’s future leadership and legacy. In trying to benefit our young members we are strengthening the organiza-tion at large. With this in mind, The YUC continually seeks to make per-tinent educational experiences. It is currently suggested by the AUA that a YU event be held annually at the sectional level. In this spirit, we are look-ing forward to our many young Canadian and American Urologists meet-ing up in Niagara Falls in September 2012 for our first official Northeastern Section Young Urologist Annual Event. We have invited David Mandler, Partner of EWC-Quatro, a Pittsburgh, PA based firm, to speak to us on “Insurance and Financial Needs of Young Urologists in Private Practice and Academia”.

As a member of the NSAUA Section, I have the privi-lege of serving the section in the capacity of Scientific Chair for the 2012 meeting in Niagara Falls. Coming off a great meeting in New Orleans, we’re already plan-ning to make the next meeting a success both scientifi-cally and socially.

New Orleans offered many opportunities to see the Cajun culture and as an avid fishermen, I wanted to experience the Bayou first-hand. I spent a half-day

with Captain Chris Pike of Cast and Blast Charters out of Delacroix, LA. After a short 45 minute cab ride south of the city, I met up with Captain Chris and Chris Ginn, of Louisiana Sportsman Magazine. Off we went for an afternoon adventure on the water in the Captain’s 24 foot bay boat. We were in search of Sea Trout known locally as speckles and the famous Redfish. Using a run and gun technique with live shrimp bait under a float, we ended up boating numerous Trout and Redfish. After a quick photo, I enjoyed resuscitating the Redfish for a healthy release. I happened to see something swim off the shore towards us…I had forgotten that another Louisiana Bayou native might be hanging around. YES, Alligators! Needless to say, my next fish release was much quicker and thankfully, I came home with all my fingers!

If you enjoy the outdoors, Niagara Falls will provide many possible adven-tures. Beyond the natural beauty of the falls, there’s biking, hiking, bird watching, golf, and great fishing opportunities! In September, the monster Chinook Salmon in Lake Ontario will be staging to run up the local riv-ers to spawn. The lower Niagara River offers great fishing for Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Browns. The upper Niagara has Bass and the mythical Muskie. A short drive to Lake Erie will result in excellent Perch and Walleye fishing in the main lake. Whatever type of adventure you like, Niagara Falls has something to offer! Bring your fishing rod or hire a charter guide. And the best part, you won’t have to worry about alligators. We hope to see you in Niagara Falls!

STEPHEN PAUTLER, MD AKA THE FISHIN’ PHYSICIAN

12 lb Redfish caught in Louisiana

Ontario Muskie can be found in Niagara Falls, ON

MICHAEL OST, MDYOUNG UROLOGIST, MEMBER

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WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS

SECTION SCHOLARS

Dr. Zahi N. Makhuli graduated from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon in 1960 and completed his residency in Urology at the Upstate Medical University in 1966. During his residency he was involved with a research proj-ect of Dr. Michael Lilien, a past President of the Northeastern section, studying the effect of Mannitol on renal blood flow. Dr. Makhuli has been with the Upstate Medical University until the present with a faculty appointment of

Professor of Urology. He was appointed the Acting Chairman of Urology in 1982 and Chairman in 1985-1992. During his first years as an attending at the University Hospital, Dr. Makhuli started the Renal Transplant Program and performed the first Renal Transplant at Syracuse in 1968. Dr. Makhuli has served on the Section Board of Directors in the past as New York Representative and Historian.

Dr. Elise J. Billings De completed her residency in Urology at Boston University and Fellowship in Voiding Dysfunction at University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas. Since 2005 she has been Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Urology at Albany Medical Center, Albany New York. Her clinical interests include incontinence, prolapse, neurogenic bladder, and voiding dysfunction in men and women. The majority of her research has focused on benign lower urinary tract dysfunction, including pelvic

ischemia, lower urinary tract symptoms, diagnosis of neurogenic blad-der dysfunction, pelvic floor dystonia and cross-innervation of the bladder, oxidative stress and hormonal manipulation and their effects on bladder dysfunction, and antioxidant treatment of decompensated bladder dysfunction.

Michael C. Ost, MD is presently the interim Division Chief of Pediatric Urology at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and has been practicing for five years. He completed his medical school training and urological residency at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Ost went on to fellowship training in both Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery and Pediatric Urology. In this regard he treats both adults and children with minimally invasive urologic techniques. His areas of expertise include Percutaneous Renal Surgery for complex stones and upper tract transitional cell carcinoma, laparoscopic and robotic approaches to duplication abnormalities, UPJ obstructions, and renal tumors. Dr. Ost is presently the Section Young Urologist Committee Representative and will chair the committee in 2012.

ZAHI MAKHULI, MDPRESIDENT-ELECT

ELISE DE, MDNEW YORK REPRESENTATIVE

MICHAEL OST, MDYOUNG UROLOGIST, MEMBER

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2011 RESIDENT PRIZE ESSAY WINNERS!

YOUNG INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANT RECIPIENT ANNOUNCED IN NEW ORLEANS

This year’s prize essay winners were given time during the Friday morning plenary session in New Orleans to present their research and were also awarded prize money.

FIRST PLACE

EXCESS DIETARY FOLATE INTAKE PROMOTES PROSTATE CARCINOGENESIS IN AN IN VIVO MODEL OF TUMORIGENESIS

Jeffrey J. Tomaszewski, MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

TIED FOR SECOND PLACE

PROSPECTIVE RANDOMIZED DOUBLE-BLIND TRIAL OF GRAPE JUICE IN MEN WITH LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOMS

Sara Spettel, MD, Albany Medical College

GLEASON SCORING PATTERNS FOLLOWING IMPLEMENTATION OF ISUP CONSENSUS MODIFICATIONS IN CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE

Himanshu Aggarwal, MD, Albany Medical College

NEXT YEAR, IT COULD BE YOU! ABSTRACT SUBMISSION WILL OPEN JANUARY 3, 2012.

Congratulations to Rodney Breau, MD from the University of Ottawa for being named the 2011 NS-AUA Research Scholar. Dr. Breau’s research is focused on the development and implementation of a testing threshold model for optimal use of pre-opera-tive pelvic MRI for men with prostate cancer.

The NS-AUA Scholarship Program was established in 1998 to provide financial scholarships to support research and educational projects. The Section is able to fund up to two scholarship awards annu-ally. These Young Investigator Awards provide financial assistance to a researcher in basic or clinical sciences related to urology, and to acquiring, developing or improving his or her knowledge and skills in a specific aspect of the specialty.

VISIT WWW.NSAUA.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD

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IVUMED TRAVELING RESIDENT SCHOLAR RUTHIE SU, MDUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGHSAN PEDRO SULA, HONDURAS: MARCH 19-27, 2011MENTOR: RAMA JAYANTHI, MD

Dr. Ruthie Su traveled to San Pedro Sula, Honduras with mentor Dr. Rama Jayanthi to collaborate with Honduran hosts in the provision of pediatric urological care to patients in need. Dr. Su participated in 87 cases during the workshop.

Dr. Su’s service in Honduras was made possible by a generous grant from the Northeastern Section.

ABOUT HER EXPERIENCE, DR. SU STATED:

“On Sunday, we held clinic. Descending the van, one could hear the buzz down the hall from a crowd that had probably assembled since sunrise. That day, we saw about 80 children from 8am to 6pm allowing for a 30 minute lunch break. Initially the plan had been to split into two groups to manage the patient load, but that was quickly abandoned as the complexity of each case presented itself, stimulating teaching points and discussion of surgical planning among the surgeons in broken English and Spanish. The pathology we saw that day ranged from exotic (perineal hypospadias, intersex) to mundane (febrile UTIs associated with low-grade reflux, recurrent fistulas, voiding dysfunction). I was on a crash course of hypospadia as we scheduled patients for buccal grafts, onlays, and Koyanagi repairs.

A textbook or lecture describing an operation is incomparable to the immedi-ate feedback shared between two surgeons working side by side, gesturing to one another with emphatic monosyllables. Although I took plenty of pictures to document the types of surgeries that one may only get to perform a handful of times during a career in the US, I have just as many photos to remind me of the Honduran children and their parents who brought them and waited for hours that Sunday to be evaluated in clinic.

Someone told me I would return and realize the frivolities of our lives here in the US. Instead, I return with a deeper appreciation for life in the United States. I see patients in their private rooms and I watch tray after tray of instruments get unpacked and sorted out on the technician’s table. I see the hospital ancillary staff and the easy accessibility of pharmaceuticals. I see my professors and their clinical expertise from which I will learn. I see the abun-dance and richness of what we have in this country and the power to share and improve. I am ever more excited for my future in urology and undoubtedly, this is only the beginning of my experience as an international volunteer.”

You can still help the Foundation reach and surpass its fundraising goal for 2011. Your generous donation will help fund future Section Scholars and support research and education for young urologists.

GO TO WWW.NSAUA.ORG TO DONATE TODAY. THANK YOU!

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