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New Session: Women in Urology at LUGPA Annual Meeting

Attend this session at LUGPA’s Annual Meeting on Friday, November 3 from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.!

“We want women in urology to know that beyond your individual practice, you have a community of incredible women in LUGPA who you can look to and rely on for support and resources.”
— Kari Bailey, MD

In recent years, there has been an increasing trend of women joining the field of urology. In fact, the percentage of practicing urologists who are women has increased from 7.7% in 2014 to 11.6% in 2022.

To address and encourage this evolution, this year’s LUGPA Annual Meeting will feature a new special session, entitled “Empowering Women in Urology.” The session will provide content by women and for women in urology to discuss challenges, opportunities, advice and hopes for the future. Moderated by Kari Bailey, MD, urologist at AAUrology and co-chair of the LUGPA Forward Committee, the session will include a panel of women from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, such as clinical practice, industry and business.

“Women are becoming more prominent within urology, and we must have a voice,” said Dr. Bailey. “It is vital for women in urology to connect and share our experiences with each other – that is really the main goal of this session.”

Dr. Bailey and the panelists, including Kristin LaRocca, Vice President at Boston Scientific, and Jennifer Miles Thomas, MD, shared a survey with women in LUGPA to see what topics they are interested in discussing during the session. The panel will be conversational and focus on the experiences of being a woman in medicine, and specifically in urology. Topics will range from gender disparities and challenges faced by women in urology to unique career paths, work-life balance, leadership opportunities and more. “This is the start of a larger conversation that we hope to amplify and continue in urology,” Dr. Bailey added.

Mara Holton, MD, LUGPA Board member, has served as a role model for Dr. Bailey as both a woman in urology and leader of an independent practice. “Mentors and role models are so important, and they do not always exist for women in urology,” said Dr. Bailey. “Entering a practice as the only woman can be intimidating, and it may even discourage some women from joining them. We want women in urology to know that beyond your individual practice, you have a community of incredible women in LUGPA who you can look to and rely on for support and resources.”

Don’t miss this session on Friday, November 3rd from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.



Learn more at lugpa.org/empowering-women-in-urology