Jay Simhan, MD, FACS, presented “Revitalizing UroTrauma Education Elevating our Value in GU Practice” during the 44th Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar on February 5, 2025, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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How to cite: Simhan, Jay. “Revitalizing UroTrauma Education Elevating our Value in GU Practice.” February 5, 2025. Accessed Mar 2025. https://grandroundsinurology.com/revitalizing-urotrauma-education-elevating-our-value-in-gu-practice/
Revitalizing UroTrauma Education Elevating our Value in GU Practice – Summary
Jay Simhan, MD, FACS, explores the evolving role of urologists in trauma care and its critical impact on professional value. In this 16-minute presentation, Dr. Simhan begins with a personal journey into urology, shaped by early experiences in high-acuity trauma centers. The discussion highlights the overlooked but essential nature of urological trauma, particularly in emergency and neurotrauma settings.
Data on urology training programs reveal that while trauma exposure remains constant, conservative management trends diminish surgical experience. Healthcare consulting firms fail to place urology among the most financially valuable specialties, raising concerns about its systemic perception. The exponential rise of physician administrators influences financial decision-making, positioning urologists as necessary but undervalued specialists. Urology’s indispensable role in managing emergencies—such as catheter-related injuries and penile fractures—emphasizes its unique contributions. The increasing adoption of trauma and reconstructive urology fellowships signals a growing recognition of its importance.
About The 44th Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar:
The Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar is a multi-day meeting focused on training urologists in the latest in assessing, diagnosing, and treating urologic conditions in the clinical setting. Updates are provided on urologic cancers, stone disease, urologic reconstruction, female urology, infertility, sexual function, emerging surgical techniques, and general urology. The 44th iteration of the meeting took place from February 5th to February 8th, 2025, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jay Simhan, MD, FACS, is a chair at Temple Department of Urology, Professor of Urology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Fellowship Director, GURS Reconstruction and Prosthetics, and a Professor of Urology at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Additionally, Dr. Simhan serves as the fellowship director of the reconstructive and prosthetic urology fellowship program. He is also a member of the executive management team at the Fox Chase - Temple Urologic Institute. Dr. Simhan earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He completed general surgery and urology residencies at Temple University Hospital and Fox Chase Cancer Center, and he completed additional fellowship training in urologic trauma, reconstruction, and prosthetics at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. Dr. Simhan has completed additional executive leadership training at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
Dr. Simhan is an active and contributing member of the American Urologic Association, American College of Surgeons, the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons, Société Internationale d’Urologie, Society of Urologic Prosthetic Surgeons, and the Sexual Medicine Society of North America. Dr. Simhan currently serves as fellowship committee chair and a member of the board of directors of the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons.
