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Urology Times staff

In this episode, Janelle Bunce, PA-C, highlights the role that advanced practice providers can play in filling the gaps created by the growing workforce shortages in urology.

June 13th 2025

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Emily Neckonoff Srinath Reddi-Pringle, MD William Meeks Alexis Helsel, PhD, MPH Amanda C. North, MD Gina M. Badalato, MD

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