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Guiding future leaders in independent urology
LUGPA Forward is the “go to” group for early-career physicians within LUGPA member practices providing education and networking opportunities. LUGPA Forward members also work closely with administrators and leaders in the specialty on various leadership initiatives. To learn more about LUGPA Forward join the communication list here.

Chad Chubb presents Financial Planning for Early Career Physicians
 

Chad Chubb, a certified financial planner (CFP®) and certified student loan professional (CSLP®) talks about financial planning for early-career physicians including student loans, buying a home, investing, insurance, retirement and common financial pitfalls that can be avoided. Chad is founder of WealthKeel LLC, a trusted financial planning partner for physicians and their families nationwide. At the end, Chad answers questions sent in by the LUPGA Forward group. 
 

In this video interview, urologist Christopher Graziano, MD of Anne Arundel Urology in Annapolis, MD talks about his fellowship experience including hours, workload, what he learned and how his experience influenced his approach to patient care.  
 

             

In this video interview, Marc Greenstein, DO, urologist at Advanced Urology in Sandy Springs, Georgia, talks about billing and coding at a urology private practice. He breaks down the topic for urology residents and discusses common mistakes, handling rejections, prior authorizations, and liability.

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Showcase Yourself:
Apply for the Resident Clinical Excellence Award by July 31 
The Resident Clinical Excellence Award is a merit award that recognizes qualities in a Resident that show their potential to be a highly effective leader in independent urology. SUBMISSION DEADLINE is July 31.  APPLY TODAY! Learn more here.   

 

     
     

LUGPA’s Executive Leadership Program
Enhance your personal leadership skills and amplify your ability to lead others.

LUGPA’s Executive Leadership Program is a free, 12-month, comprehensive leadership development course tailored specifically for physicians and administrators working in independent urology group practices.

The program is designed to help participants:

  • Strengthen core leadership competencies
  • Build advanced business and communication skills
  • Expand their professional network in a collegial setting

 Learn more here.   

 

 

Reviews In Urology Relaunched! 
Reviews In Urology, the official journal of LUGPA, relaunched in 2024 following a short publishing hiatus. New publisher Specialty Networks will continue the journal’s longstanding focus on cutting-edge urology advances while expanding coverage to feature an even broader range of urological conditions and specialty care concerns. Read more. 

Health Policy and Political Affairs

As the leading voice of independent urology group practices in the US, LUGPA educates policymakers on the benefits of integrated urologic care. LUGPA's Health Policy and Political Affairs committees drive grassroots efforts by developing thoughtful analysis and engaging public officials through comment letters on major legislative and regulatory proposals.

Check out some of the latest headlines from our advocacy news center. 

Leadership Development Resources