IVUmed

10/07/2026

You can help make life-changing surgical care more accessible in Ghana.

Our team leaves this month to work with our partners in Kumasi to serve people in need of life-changing care while training the local providers.

Thanks to our team members:

Dr. Ben Davies
Dr. Keith Kowalczyk
Dr. David Zekan (SUO fellow)
Dr. Katelyn Carty (IVU Resident Scholar)
Dr. Daniella Portal (IVU Resident Scholar)
Dr. Rachel Slabach (anesthesiologist)
Dr. Stephanie Michaels (anesthesiology resident)

Donate today to support this workshop at https://donorbox.org/support-ivu-s-work-in-ghana-oct or via the link in our bio.

You can help make quality surgical care more accessible in Ghana. Our team is working with our partners in Kumasi to serve people in need of life-changing care while training the local providers. Your donation will help provide supplies and s...

10/02/2026

🎉We just earned our Gold Seal of Transparency from
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Keep up with our accomplishments on our
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09/24/2026

Thousands of babies face urinary blockage—but one simple surgery can change everything. Join IVUmed supporters to help fund a pediatric urethrotome and bring lifesaving care to kids across the globe. ✨🌍

To learn more and donate go to: donorbox.org/ivu2026urethrotome or click the link in the bio.

09/18/2026

Dr. Richard Yu of Boston Children's Hospital is in Abuja, Nigeria conducting a site visit for the Dr. Catherine deVries Pediatric Urology Program. 🌍

Want to help “teach one, reach many”? Join other IVU volunteers and sign up for future IVU workshops or virtual lectures on our website or via the link in the bio.

09/10/2026

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month reminds us of the importance of expert care. IVUmed provides urologic oncology training worldwide—join other supporters and help expand access to prostate care.

📲 Donate today at ivumed.org/donate or via the link in the bio.

09/05/2026

💙 Thousands of babies face urinary blockage—but one simple surgery can change everything. Join IVUmed supporters to help fund a pediatric urethrotome and bring lifesaving care to kids across the globe.

To learn more and donate go to: donorbox.org/ivu2026urethrotome or click the link in the bio.

08/24/2026

August is Make-A-Will Month! ✨

Join other IVUmed supporters in leaving a legacy gift that ensures safe surgical care for children and adults worldwide—now and for generations.

Learn more at ivumed.org

08/21/2026

IVU oncology workshop in Kumasi, Ghana! See our team in action.

Join others helping at ivumed.org 💙

08/15/2026

🇬🇭 IVU is back in Kumasi, Ghana this week for an oncology workshop. Thanks to all of our team members:

Michael Poch, MD
Sunil Patel, MD
Yaw Nyame, MD
Natalie Rothenberger, MD
David Nusbaum, MD
Joseph Cheaib, MD

08/07/2026

📲 IVU's August newsletter is out!

Read about what is going on this summer at IVU at www.ivumed.org/blog.