American Urological Association
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The American Urological Association (AUA) is a professional association in the United States for urology professionals.[1] It has its headquarters at the William P. Didusch Center for Urologic History in Maryland.
AbbreviationAUA
Formation1902
HeadquartersLinthicum, Maryland
Location
- United States
| Abbreviation | AUA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1902 |
| Headquarters | Linthicum, Maryland |
| Location |
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| Members | 23,000+ |
President | Edward M. Messing, MD, FACS |
| Website | www |
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
- Hugh Hampton Young Award: Presented annually to an individual for outstanding contributions to the study of genitourinary tract disease. This award is sponsored by Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc.
- 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.[2]