USANZ Induction Course 2026 Wrap Up

Last week, USANZ officially welcomed a diverse cohort of 23 Trainees to the SET Program in Urology Induction Course 2026.

Held at the Pullman Melbourne in Albert Park, Victoria, this course was facilitated by Lydia Johns Putra, Chair of the Board of Urology, and Rick Catterwell, Deputy Chair of the Board of Urology.

The program consisted of a Welcome from Lydia Johns Putra on behalf of the Board of Urology, followed by the USANZ President's Address delivered by Damien Bolton. After an introduction to the SET Program in Urology, current Trainees provided their own perspectives on the program. 

Other features on the program included the risks associated with the use of social media and apps, a fluoroscopy course, and developing skills for difficult feedback.

We wish all incoming Trainees the best of luck and look forward to hearing of your progress!

Front Row (L-R): Rick Catterwell, Eden Park, Ali Hooshyari, Yen Lim, David Homewood, Georges Mehawed
Second Row (L-R): Alice Nicol, Anne Hong, An Huynh, Katherine Ong, Lydia Johns Putra, Kale Munien
Third Row (L-R): Madeleine Bain, Lu Kuo, Mehdi Adhami, David Hennes, Bodie Chislett, David Armany
Fourth Row (L-R): Nishal Patel, Jessica Paynter, Jodie McDonald, Sam Sii, Tim Burns, Arya Bahadori, Mitchell Barns

Trainee presenters: Sachin Perera, Elliot Anderson, Jiasian Teh