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An important update: Due to the nearby Ebola outbreak, IVU is postponing upcoming trips to Rwanda & Burundi. The safety of our volunteers & host communities is our highest priority.
We will share updates as we monitor the situation and hope to reschedule these workshops soon.
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It's #AUA26!
Come visit IVU at Booth 3131 if you're in DC for AUA or check out ivumed.org to learn more about volunteer opportunities, scholarships, and how to #teachonereachmany.
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IVU is heading Mongolia next week for a reconstructive workshop led by Dr. Michael Metro. π²π³ β¨ π
Interested in volunteering with IVU in the future? To learn more and sign up, go to the link in the bio or ivumed.org/surgical-teachingβ¦
#teachonereachmany
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A massive round of applause to our incredible global community! The 2026 IVU Virtual Challenge has officially come to a close. Whether you were hitting the pavement at dawn or cycling through the weekend, every mile helps us bridge the gap in urological care worldwide. ππͺ
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It's Week 2 of our virtual challenge! Here are our current leaders. Did you know our top fundraiser gets custom Nikes and the mileage winners receive IVU swag? It could be you!
Make a donation, add mileage, and learn more about the IVU at runsignup.com/runforivu β¨ππ
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Dr. Mark Farha was recently in Liberia for a combination reconstructive urology and urologic oncology surgical workshop led by Dr. Jay Smith of Vanderbilt.
Thank you to @NYSAUA for sponsoring Dr. Farha at this workshop. π±π·
To read the full report, go to ivumed.org/blog.
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Today is the day! Let's kick off the 2026 Run/Walk/Bike for IVU! ππ
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β‘οΈYou can still register to participate or donate directly to the event at runsignup.com/runforivu
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Are you registered? Run/Walk/Bike for IVU Virtual Challenge returns April 1 - 30, 2026!
You can join the challenge wherever you are and compete in your favorite way to move. Participants can complete on their own or form teams.
Sign up at runsignup.com/runforivu
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Inspired by the visionary leadership of IVUmedβs Founder, Dr. Catherine deVries, IVU announced a new training program bearing her name.
These annual pediatric urology surgical workshops will increase access to quality pediatric urological care in sub-Saharan Africa.π
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Register today! Run/Walk/Bike for IVU Virtual Challenge returns April 1 - 30, 2026!
Our IVU shirts and water bottles are also available for purchase when you register.
Get more information at runsignup.com/runforivu, click the link in the bio, or contact us at info@ivumed.org.
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It's time! Run/Walk/Bike for IVU Virtual Challenge returns April 1 - 30, 2026! Get outside this April and get moving for a great cause. ππ½ββοΈπΆπΏβ π΄
You can join the challenge wherever you are and compete in your favorite way to move.
Register today: runsignup.com/runforivu
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In early February, an IVU team led by Dr. Rajeev Chaudhry conducted a pediatric surgical teaching workshop in Moshi, Tanzania with our partners at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center. πΉπΏβ¨π
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This week marks IVU's first trip to Liberia, where the team will be conducting a combined Reconstructive and Oncology Workshop.π±π·
The team is led by IVU board member, Dr. Jay Smith. IVU Resident Scholar Dr. Mark Farha from Cornell, is also there sponsored by the @NYSAUA
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β‘ IVU will be in Salt Lake City on Saturday, February 28 at Rice - Eccles Stadium.
Interested in coming to the event? RSVP or donate today at donorbox.org/support-ivu-in-β¦ for more information.
Help IVU continue to make quality urological care accessible worldwide. π β¨
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IVU is busy this week! Currently, we are holding IVU reconstructive workshops in Rwanda and Uganda and also a pediatric workshop in Ghana.
Interested volunteering for a future workshop? To learn more and sign up, go to the link in the bio or ivumed.org/surgical-teachingβ¦
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