Our Purpose 

The Oregon Urological Society was founded in 1960 to improve the lives of Oregonians regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation. We are comprised of urologic surgeons, advanced practice providers, and practice administrators throughout the state. Together we strive to enhance the delivery and quality of urologic care through partnership, education and advocacy for our patients and members.

2022 OUS Annual Meeting

This year's OUS Annual Meeting was held at the Mt. Hood Oregon Resort from August 12th to the 14th. 

Our Keynote Speaker was Dr. Thomas Chi, MD, from UCSF 
who talked to us about incorporating renal ultrasound into one’s clinical practice and on ambulatory clinic optimization in the post-Covid era. The scientific program also included a variety of clinically oriented lectures from leading urologists throughout the state. Click here to access the agenda. 

Over the coming months we will be soliciting feedback from attendees and OUS members to help make next year's meeting as successful. 

Men's Health Podcast

Check out The Original Guide to Men’s Health. Hosted by Dr. Richard Pelman, the podcast published it’s first episode in 2019. It has more than 40 episodes and is now available on most major podcast platforms. Episodes consist of discussions with leading experts. They are designed to freely provide information on how to be a healthy male for a broad audience. Currently, a new episode is published once per month.

Important Dates

  • Quarterly Board Meeting:  Virtual - Date to be Determined 

MedStaircase Scholarship

The OUS was thrilled to have had the opportunity to sponsor OSU grad Stephen Machado to join the OHSU Department of Urology during a week long observership. 

MedStaircase is a nonprofit organization committed to increasing diversity in healthcare, because patient outcomes are improved when their doctors look like they do. Through mentorship and scholarship, MedStaircase supports students along their journey to a career in medicine.  In their inaugural summer of Clinical Experience Scholarships, MedStaircase was able to provide 17 undergraduate students of color with a subsidized internships.  The OUS encourages participation in this wonderful organization. 

If you'd like to mentor or sponsor a student, please contact the president of MedStaircase, Dr. Kate Ropp.  kateropp@medstaircase.org

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