Dr. Michelle Van Kuiken
Urologist
Dr. Michelle Van Kuiken is a urologist who specializes in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at the University of California San Francisco.
Podcasts
Urology # 283Jan 6, 2026Early Careers in Urology: Strategies for Success
What determines success in the early years of urology practice? In this BackTable Urology episode, produced in collaboration with the Society of Women in Urology (SWIU), this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast brings on Dr. Raveen Syan, Dr. Helen Hougen, and host Dr. Michelle Van Kuiken to discuss the transition to early career practice in urology.
- Urology # 255Aug 19, 2025
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: New Perspectives for Urology Trainees
In medicine, the hardest critic you’ll face is often yourself. In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Michelle Van Kuiken joins host Dr. Lindsay Hampson to unpack the realities of imposter syndrome in urology practice and discuss its impact on trainees and professionals
- Urology # 226Apr 15, 2025
Pathways to Leadership in Academic Medicine
Have you noticed that urologists tend to have an outsized presence and interest in healthcare leadership and administrative positions? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Marisa Clifton, an associate professor and Associate Chief Medical Officer at Johns Hopkins, discusses her experiences in executive leadership with host Dr. Michelle Van Kuiken. This episode was produced in collaboration with the Society of Women in Urology (SWIU).
- Urology # 220Mar 14, 2025
Exploring Industry Careers for Urologists
Can you find a fulfilling career in industry as a medical professional? In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr Karen Noblett, Chief Medical Officer at Axonics, shares her career journey from practicing urogynecologist to medical device CMO. This episode was developed in collaboration with the Society of Women in Urology (SWIU).