American Urological Association
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| Abbreviation | AUA |
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| Formation | 1902 |
| Purpose | To promote the highest standards of urological clinical care through education, research and in the formulation of health care policy. |
| Headquarters | Linthicum, MD |
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Membership
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18,000+ |
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President
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Dennis A. Pessis, MD, FACS |
| Website | www |
The American Urological Association (AUA) is a professional association in the United States for urology professionals. It has its headquarters at the William P. Didusch Center for Urologic History in Maryland.
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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 but not limited to, contributions made in a sub-specialty area, for military career service, or for humanitarian efforts.
Publications
The AUA publishes The Journal of Urology.
