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Expanding Her Scope with SWIU: Dr. Catherine deVries on Navigating Challenges for Sustainable Global Impact

with Dr. Catherine deVries

Are you interested in building an academic niche within global surgery? Dr. Catherine deVries, Professor of Urology and Global Surgery at the University of Utah and founder of International Volunteers in Urology (IVUMed), shares her journey and provides a blueprint for the aspiring academic surgeon. This episode is hosted by Dr. Suzette Sutherland in collaboration with the Society of Women in Urology.

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Expanding Her Scope with SWIU: Dr. Catherine deVries on Navigating Challenges for Sustainable Global Impact with Dr. Catherine deVries on the BackTable Urology Podcast
Ep 212 Expanding Her Scope with SWIU: Dr. Catherine deVries on Navigating Challenges for Sustainable Global Impact with Dr. Catherine deVries
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, January 31). Ep. 212 – Expanding Her Scope with SWIU: Dr. Catherine deVries on Navigating Challenges for Sustainable Global Impact [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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Dr. Suzette Sutherland on the BackTable Urology Podcast

Dr. Suzette Sutherland is a urogynecologist with Arizona Urology Specialists in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Dr. Catherine deVries on the BackTable Urology Podcast

Dr. Catherine deVries is a Professor of Urology and Global Surgery at the University of Utah and founder of International Volunteers in Urology (IVUMed) in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Synopsis

The episode focuses on Dr. deVries experiences as a groundbreaking woman in the historically male-dominated field of urology. Dr. deVries delves into her landmark contributions to global health, particularly through her work leading IVUMed. She shares her experiences developing sustainable surgical care programs and her academic journey. The conversation also touches on the importance of ethics and public health when conducting surgical missions. The discussion serves as an inspiration for future generations in the field of urology and global health.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
02:17 - Dr. DeVries' Academic and Professional Journey
04:08 - Experiences as a Woman in Urology
14:55 - Pediatric Urology and Global Health
21:54 - Founding IVUMed
40:34 - Future Directions
44:14 - Conclusion

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The Materials available on BackTable are for informational and educational purposes only and are not a substitute for the professional judgment of a healthcare professional in diagnosing and treating patients. The opinions expressed by participants of the BackTable Podcast belong solely to the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of BackTable.

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