In New York, the Indian-American professor associated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine was awarded Young Urologist Award. Her commitment and efforts result in the development of fellow young urologists.
The Program Director for the Montefiore Urology residency program, Dr. Nitya Abraham, guides the number of residents, students, fellows and junior faculty at the institution and other areas in New York.
I feel happy to guide my mentors for years. All credit goes to my supportive parents and husband, who equipped me or molded me to win this award,” said Abraham in a statement.
Who is Nitya Abraham
Nitya Abraham is an associate professor, MD, urology, who specializes in the treatment of women and men with voiding diseases. Dr. Abraham received her MD degree along with surgical and urology residency training from New York University.
What did the professor say in the statement?
When the demand for physicians is increasing, it is glad to know that the American urological association and its leaders determine the hard work of a number of urologists all over the country, said her.
As per the AUA (American Urological Association), a ‘young’ urologist is considered someone who has properly completed training and practiced in the field for 10 years. Abraham is referred to as Chair of the Executive Curriculum Committee at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and works as AUA as an Oral Board Review Course faculty member.
What does the awards committee decide?
Abraham serves as a member of the Society for Urodynamics, Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU) Young Urologists Committee, Female Pelvic Medicine, and the social media committee. The awards committee considered Abraham as a prolific researcher who set the clinical research focus on the effects of social health determinants.
She gets funds from the defense department for urinary diagnostic markers of interstitial cystitis. She also works as the co-author of the AUA White Paper on Rationale.
A study completed by Abraham
Abraham completed her graduation in the medical field from new York university langone medical center. She aims to reduce urologic post-operative opioid prescribing, a statement made by AUA.
She also completed a fellowship in Female Urology at Cleveland Clinic. After this, she joined the Montefiore medical center in the Bronx. Her father’s name is Dr. Thomas Abraham, and he served as the Chairman of (GOPIO) the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin International. He is also the retired geriatrician or internist Dr susy Abraham.
Along with her, MD associate with Mid-Atlantic Section at Maryland university, England DO, Jesse D. Sammon, MD associate with Cleveland clinic, Sarah Vij, and many more also got awarded.
Conclusion
The award of young urologist of the year, established in 2012-2013, is presented annually to choose early career members on the basis of their commitment or efforts. It is towards the development of young fellow urologists.
Many members are selected by colleagues who work under Young Urologists Committee and help to develop the respective Section/Society. With this, they can get the special honor award for 2023.
