The Department of Urology at the University of Washington consistently ranks among the top urology programs in the country. Our four word motto reflects our mission:
Cure,
Comfort,
Teach, and
Wonder.
Letter From Our Chair
The mission of the Department of Urology at the University of Washington is to improve urological health in our region and the world. As the new Chair of the Department, my goal is to create the most innovative urology program in the United States by providing seamless high quality patient care, carrying out translational research, and educating the next generation of urological care givers and scientists.
Read Dr. Hunter Wessells entire letter in which he lays out his goals for
- Innovative Patient Care
- High-Impact Translational Research
- Education of the Future
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WSUS UroScoap 2009
How do Urologists take control of the quality agenda?
Author: Hunter Wessells, MD
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Facts
The UW Department of Urology:
- #30 in the top 50 Urology departments in
2009
US News & World Report - Among top 5 Urology departments in NIH funding ($3.25 million) & one of only a handful with a Training Grant
- 38 Federal grants (includes subcontracts)
- 76 Research studies (includes clinical trials, industry agreements & private foundation research support)
- 28 Urologists on faculty
- 8 Research faculty, facilitiating a rich research environment
- 7 active labs, with additional collaborations in shared labs.
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