Your friendly neighborhood Urology resident 🥼

Tomorrow is the day I’ve been dreaming about for a long time. Tomorrow is my first day as a DOCTOR.
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Cristofer Zillo, MD retweeted
Power class! @DrZillo @AshtiShah @drtanws @Yale_Urology 🐶 Check it out!
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sooo… I’ve been a doctor for a year and I have A LOT to say
Tomorrow is the day I’ve been dreaming about for a long time. Tomorrow is my first day as a DOCTOR.
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Cristofer Zillo, MD retweeted
Yale Urology is at #USAV26 | #AUA26! Catch Alejandra Barreto, MD; @sharathreddy94, MD, PGY-5; @_anthony_zhang, MD; Ashti Shah, MD, PGY-1; Brandon Ward; @dr_sprenkle, MD; and @ChrisHaydenMD, PGY-5’s presentations this morning (May 17). #VeteransMatter #ResearchMatters @YaleMed
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We are proud to share that our own Ahmad Bani Hani, MD, has been appointed to the Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England's Board of Directors. Congratulations👏 #UrologyLeader | #PediatricUrology @YaleMed | @AdamHittelman
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update: did my first priapism takedown yesterday 😤
Urology Did You Know❓: The term priapism—a medical condition involving a persistent, often painful erection—derives from Priapus, the Greco-Roman god of fertility. Here’s a picture of Priapus, and his oversized erection, taken by me in a recent visit to the ruins of Pompeii:
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First vacation as a resident in the books! Took a much needed break and visited Acadia National Park. Now it’s time to knock the rust off and get back to work 😤
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Cristofer Zillo, MD retweeted
Urology Did You Know❓: The term priapism—a medical condition involving a persistent, often painful erection—derives from Priapus, the Greco-Roman god of fertility. Here’s a picture of Priapus, and his oversized erection, taken by me in a recent visit to the ruins of Pompeii:
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first official headshot as a resident… how do I look? 🤓
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Recently, our own Molly Band, MHS, PA-C, and Victor Quintanilla, MMSc, PA-C, served as guest editors of the “Urologic Care, Spanning All Ages, Genders, and Races” section of the journal, #PhysicianAssistant Clinics, Urology Edition. Congratulations! #HardWorkPaysOff @YaleMed
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Please ignore the dark circles (was too excited to sleep!!) Day 1 was a success :)
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Tomorrow is the day I’ve been dreaming about for a long time. Tomorrow is my first day as a DOCTOR.
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So incredibly grateful for all the love and support on this post! ❤️ If you’re feeling up to it, hit that “Follow” button to come along with me on my journey (and for some fun/useful Urological knowledge)!
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so I did a thing…
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The Yale #Urology #SubI #Scholarship helps offset visiting student application fees, travel, and lodging costs. Learn more➡️medicine.yale.edu/urology/ed… The deadline to apply for the 2025 academic year is May 9. @YaleMed|@Michelle_j_Ross
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Who is at risk for #prostatecancer, and what is a #PSA test? Chair Isaac Kim, MD, PhD, MBA, answers these questions and more in this 2-min @YaleMedicine video➡️piped.video/watch?v=9QEQSSs2…. @YaleMed
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Congratulations to Dr. William Berg and Dr. Michael Ernst, who have both been named 'Rising Stars' in New York Magazine by Super Doctors 2025! 🏆. This recognition places both physicians among the top 2.5% in the state. What an accomplishment! @SBUrology @NYSAUA @StonyBrookMed
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Finally finished all 800 pages of the “Dune Brick” 😮‍💨 Need recs! What should I read next?
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I officially became an adult the day I started doing Wordle and the Mini daily. That was 2 weeks ago. Life comes at you fast.
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