Ep. 211 Mentorship and Growth Through the Society of Women in Urology with Dr. Simone Thavaseelan and Dr. Akanksha Mehta

We are excited to introduce a new collaboration with the Society of Women in Urology (SWIU)! In this episode of BackTable Urology, guest host Dr. Casey Seideman discusses the impact of SWIU with society leadership Dr. Akanksha Mehta and Dr. Simone Thavaseelan. --- This podcast is supported by: Boston Scientific UroAdvance http://bostonscientific.com/uroadvance --- SYNPOSIS The doctors talk about SWIU's rapid growth, its role in networking and career development for women, and its proven impact across career stages. They highlight the importance of the annual Clinical Mentoring Conference, which provides a unique opportunity for networking and professional development. The conversation also underscores SWIU's inclusivity and efforts for gender-diverse individuals. Looking ahead, Dr. Mehta and Dr. Thavaseelan predict continued growth, innovation, and deeper integration in organized urology. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 02:42 - History of SWIU 03:29 - Personal Journeys with SWIU 07:08 - The Mentoring Conference 09:27 - Career Development 34:40 - Inclusivity and Male Allyship 39:14 - Conclusion --- RESOURCES Boston Scientific https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/medical-specialties/urology/products.html Society of Women in Urology https://swiu.org/home.aspx