The American Urological Association (AUA) is a
professional association
A professional association (also called a professional body, professional organization, or professional society) usually seeks to advocacy, further a particular profession, the interests of individuals and organisations engaged in that professio ...
in the
United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territori ...
for
urology
Urology (from Greek οὖρον ''ouron'' "urine" and '' -logia'' "study of"), also known as genitourinary surgery, is the branch of medicine that focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the urinary-tract system and the reproductive org ...
professionals.
It has its headquarters at the
William P. Didusch Center for Urologic History in Maryland.
AUA works with many international organizations, representing urologists from across the world. These groups offer full or half day sessions, covering a variety of topics, during the annual meeting.
Awards
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Hugh Hampton Young Award: Presented annually to an individual for outstanding contributions to the study of
genitourinary tract
The genitourinary system, or urogenital system, are the organs of the reproductive system and the urinary system. These are grouped together because of their proximity to each other, their common embryological origin and the use of common pathw ...
disease. This award is sponsored by Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc.
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Ramon Guiteras Award: Awarded annually to an individual who is deemed to have made outstanding contributions to the art and science of urology. This award is sponsored by Bard Urological Division.
*Distinguished Contribution Award: Presented annually to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the science and practice of urology, including contributions made in a sub-specialty area, for military career service, or for humanitarian efforts.
Publications
The AUA publishes ''
The Journal of Urology
''The Journal of Urology'' is a peer-reviewed medical journal covering urology published by Elsevier on behalf of the American Urological Association. It was established in 1917. A special centenary issue was released in 2017 to celebrate 100 years ...
''.
See also
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William Didusch
References
External links
American Urological Association official websiteAmerican Urological Association Foundation official websiteWilliam P. Didusch Center for Urologic History official website
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Medical associations based in the United States
Urology organizations
Medical and health organizations based in Maryland