Leah E. Beland, MD
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About Leah E. Beland, MD
Titles
Pediatric Urology Fellow
Awards and Honors
2022, SWIU 11th Annual Mentoring Conference Podium Presentation, 1st place
2022, SWIU 11th Annual Mentoring Conference, travel award recipient
2021, NY Section AUA, Ferdinand C. Valentine Resident Essay, 2nd place
2019, Merck Manual Award
2018, Alpha Omega Alpha Zeta Chapter, induction 2018, president 2018-2019
2018, Clinical Clerkship Honors, University of Central Florida College of Medicine
2017, Academic Excellence Award, University of Central Florida College of Medicine
2017, Excellence in Clinical Skills Award, University of Central Florida College of Medicine
2015-2019, Institutional Academic Scholarship, University of Central Florida College of Medicine
2013, summa cum laude, Boston University
2011-2013, Sargent College Honors Society, Boston University
2011-2013, Alpha Epsilon Delta PreHealth National Honors Society, Boston University
2009-2013, Boston University Dean’s List
2009-2013, Institutional Academic Scholarship, Boston University
2009-2011, Boston University Honors Program
Leadership and Memberships
2019-present, Society of Women in Urology
2018-present, American Urological Association
2018-present, Alpha Omega Alpha
2017-present, American Medical Association
Education & training
Medical Degree
MD - University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, FL
Residency
Urologic Surgery - Northwell/Smith Institute for Urology, Lake Success, NY
Fellowship
Pediatric Urology - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Publications
Publications
2022
Beland L, Jeng G, Aibel K, Aro T, Kreshover J. Authorship in Urology: A Gender Reveal. Urology GOLD Journal. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2022.11.040. Epub 2022 Dec 16.
Gaines J, Macdonald E, Beland L, Rai A, Hoenig D, Smith A, Okeke Z, Aro T. Bilateral Nephrolithiasis and Upper Tract Transitional Cell Carcinoma in Horseshoe Kidney. Current Urology. doi: 10.1097/CU9.0000000000000109. Epub 2022 Sep 8.
Beland L, Martin C, Han JS. Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Young Men – Causes and Management. Curr Urol Rep. 2022 Feb;23(2):29-37. doi: 10.1007/s11934-022-01087- 9. Epub 2022 Feb 8. PMID: 35132519.
2021
Rai A, Beland L, Aro T, Jarret M, Kavoussi L. Patient Safety in the Operating Room During Urologic Surgery: The OR Black Box Experience. World J Surg. 2021 Nov;45(11):3306- 3312. doi: 10.1007/s00268-021-06251-9. Epub 2021 Aug 5. PMID: 34351487.
2019
Beland L, Henry M, Ogan K. Obstructing nephrolithiasis in an 84-year-old patient with a diaphragmatic herniated ureter. Urology. 2019 Feb;124:e1-e3. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2018.11.025. Epub 2018 Nov 23. PMID: 30472257.
2018
Beland L, Maksem J, Imam A, Rich M, Swana H. Excision of a large ciliated vulvar cyst in a pediatric patient: A Case Report. J of Ped Surg Case Reports. 2018 Dec. doi.org/10.1016/j.epsc.2018.08.013. Epub 2018 Aug 25.
Shatkin jr. S, Shatkin M, Smith K, Beland L, Oppenheimer A. Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma Occurring with Rhinophyma: A Case Report. Cureus. 2018;10(4):e2536. Published online 2018 Apr 25. doi: 10.7759/cureus.2536. PMID: 29946504.
2017
Beland L. “[Beland’s] Best Banana Bread”; in UCF College of Medicine Mission Nutrition Cookbook. 2017 Nov.
Abstracts (includes Posters and Scientific Presentations)
2023
Beland L, Rai A, Kavoussi L. “Use of the OR Black Box® to Evaluate Operating Room Economic Efficiency.” 2023 AUA Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, Spring 2023. Accepted for Moderated Poster Presentation.
Griffiths L, Aronowitz D, Smith J, Beland L, Mikula M, Choy C, Sugiyama G, McMullen H, Marino J, Coppa G, Wu W, Palmer L, Barerra R. “Expanding Surgical Global Outreach: The Need for Pediatric Urologic Care in Ecuador.” 2023 AUA Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, Spring 2023. Accepted for Moderated Poster Presentation.
Beland L, Rai A, Kavoussi L. “Use of the OR Black Box® to Evaluate Operating Room Economic Efficiency.” 2023 AUA Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, Spring 2023. Accepted for Moderated Poster Presentation.
2022
Srinath M, Beland L, Aro T. “Endourology Fellowship: More Than a Stone’s Throw Away for Women.” Moderated Poster Presentation. 39th World Congress of Endourology and Urotechnology, San Diego, CA, Oct 2022. Print: J. Endourol. 2022 Sept;36(S1):A1-A315. doi/10.1089/end.2022.36001.abstracts. Epub 2022 Sep.
Beland L, Jeng G, Aro T. “Authorship in Urology: A Gender Reveal.” Moderated Poster Presentation. 2022 AUA Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2022. Print: J. Urol. 2022 May;207(5):e151. doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000002532.13.
Beland L, Paduch D. “Attitudes Toward the Use of Medical Marijuana Among Healthcare Workers: A Pilot Study.” Moderated Poster Presentation. 2022 AUA Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2022. Print: J. Urol. 2022 May;207(5):e524. doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000002580.07.
Beland L. “Evolution of the Ideal Penis: Penile Preferences Throughout the Ages.” Podium Presentation. 2022 AUA Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2022. Print: J. Urol. 2022 May;207(5):e217. doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000002541.16.
Beland L, Jeng G, Aro T. “Authorship in Urology: A Gender Reveal.” Moderated Poster Presentation. 2022 AUA Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2022.
Beland L, Paduch D. “Attitudes Toward the Use of Medical Marijuana Among Healthcare Workers: A Pilot Study.” Moderated Poster Presentation. 2022 AUA Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2022.
Beland L. “Evolution of the Ideal Penis: Penile Preferences Throughout the Ages.” Podium Presentation. 2022 AUA Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2022.
Beland L, Jeng G, Aro T. “Authorship in Urology: A Gender Reveal.” Moderated Poster Presentation. SWIU 11th Annual Clinical Mentoring Conference, New Orleans, LA, Feb 2022.
Beland L, Jeng G, Aro T. “Authorship in Urology: A Gender Reveal.” Podium Presentation. SWIU 11th Annual Clinical Mento1ring Conference, New Orleans, LA, Feb 2022.
2021
Beland L, Jeng G, Aro T. “Authorship in Endourology: A Gender Reveal.” Moderated Poster Presentation (virtual). 38th World Congress of Endourology and Urotechnology, Hamburg, Germany, Sept 2021.
Nethala D, Beland L, Vira M, Chan D, Schwartz M, Hall S, Kavoussi L, Kreshover J. “Are There Gender Differences in Urology Resident’s Surgical Autonomy?” Podium Presentation (virtual). AUA 2021 Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, Sept 2021. Print: J. Urol. 2021 Sep;206(S3):e39. doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000001966.05.
Nathala D, Smith S, Beland L, Vira M, Chan D, Schwartz M, Hall S, Kavoussi L, Kreshover J. “Male and Female Urology Residents Acquire Surgical Proficiency at Different Rates.” Podium Presentation (virtual). AUA 2021 Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, Sept 2021. Print: J. Urol. 2021 Sep;206(S3):e39.
Beland L. “Patient Safety in the Operating Room During Urologic Surgery: The OR Black Box Experience.” Invitational Podium Presentation (virtual). New York Section AUA 70th Annual Ferdinand C. Valentine Resident Essay Meeting, New York, NY, Apr 2021.
Nethala D, Beland L, Vira M, Chan D, Schwartz M, Hall S, Kavoussi L, Kreshover J. “Are There Gender Differences in Urology Resident’s Surgical Autonomy?” Podium Presentation (virtual). AUA 2021 Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, Sept 2021.
Beland L. “Patient Safety in the Operating Room During Urologic Surgery: The OR Black Box Experience.” Invitational Podium Presentation (virtual). New York Section AUA 70th Annual Ferdinand C. Valentine Resident Essay Meeting, New York, NY, Apr 2021.
Editorials, Reviews, Chapters
2019
Beland L, Lynch E, Gitlin J. Preparation of the Abnormal Bladder for Pediatric Renal Transplant; pp 503-510; book chapter in Molmenti’s Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, Second Edition; McGraw-Hill LLC; New York, NY.
Beland L & Imam A. The Prostate; pp 272-282; book chapter in An Integrative Approach to Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine: E-Book. Editors: Simms-Cendan J and Zayat V; Orlando, FL; University of Central Florida College of Medicine. 2019.
Beland L. Contributor/reviser, multiple sections. First Aid for the USMLE Step 1; McGraw Hill Education; USA; 2019; 29th edition.