William P. Didusch Center for Urologic History

60th ANNUAL AUA AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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BALTIMORE, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Urological Association (AUA) announced today the list of 2023 award recipients. The winners will be recognized at the Association's Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, next April marking the 60th anniversary of the awards program. The ceremony will celebrate physician researchers and educators for their contributions to the field of medicine, the specialty of urology and the AUA. 

Key Points: 
  • The winners will be recognized at the Association's Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, next April marking the 60th anniversary of the awards program.
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented annually to an individual for outstanding contributions to advance the mission and goals of the AUA.
  • Diversity & Inclusion Award: The Diversity & Inclusion Award is presented annually to an AUA member for outstanding impact on urologic diversity.
  • Gold-Headed Cane Award: The Gold-Headed Cane Award is presented to a senior urologist distinguished by outstanding contributions to the profession and to the AUA.

Online Medical Museum Exhibit Explores History of Presidential Health

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Monday, January 18, 2021
Medical specialties, Surgery, Medicine, William P. Didusch Center for Urologic History, American Urological Association, Urology, Linthicum, Maryland

According to a statement from the presidential inaugural committee, "The ceremony's footprint will be extremely limited, and the parade that follows will be reimagined."

Key Points: 
  • According to a statement from the presidential inaugural committee, "The ceremony's footprint will be extremely limited, and the parade that follows will be reimagined."
  • The William P. Didusch Center for Urologic History of the American Urological Association (AUA), located in Linthicum, MD, put together a retrospective exhibit called Chief Complaints: Health of the American President .
  • It outlines the medical ailments and the recommended treatments of U.S. Presidents throughout history many of which were urological.
  • The public can virtually view the entire Chief Complaints: Health of the American President exhibit for free.

American Urological Association Names New Treasurer-elect

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Medical specialties, Surgery, Medicine, American Urological Association, AUA, Urology, Mani Menon, William P. Didusch Center for Urologic History

BALTIMORE, Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The American Urological Association (AUA) today announced Thomas F. Stringer, MD, FACS, as Treasurer-elect, a position he will assume in May 2020.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The American Urological Association (AUA) today announced Thomas F. Stringer, MD, FACS, as Treasurer-elect, a position he will assume in May 2020.
  • Dr. Stringer will be responsible for protecting and managing the financial assets of the AUA and Urology Care Foundation.
  • Dr. Stringer is a member of the American College of Surgeons and is past-president of the Florida Urological Society.In 2010 he received an AUA Presidential Citation for his outstanding contributions to the association and the profession of urology.
  • About the American Urological Association:Founded in 1902 and headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland, the American Urological Association is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology, and has more than 23,000 members throughout the world.

American Urological Association Names New Public Policy Council Chair

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Thursday, March 7, 2019
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BALTIMORE, March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The American Urological Association (AUA) today announced its Board of Directors has approved Eugene Y. Rhee, MD, MBA as the new chair of its Public Policy Council.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The American Urological Association (AUA) today announced its Board of Directors has approved Eugene Y. Rhee, MD, MBA as the new chair of its Public Policy Council.
  • In his new role, Dr. Rhee will lead the AUA Public Policy Council, providing strategic oversight on initiatives aimed at further shapinggovernmental, private, professional and socioeconomic issues affecting the delivery of urologic care.
  • "We are honored to welcome Dr. Rhee as our incoming chair of the Public Policy Council," said AUA President, Robert C. Flanigan, MD.
  • About the American Urological Association :Founded in 1902 and headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland, the American Urological Association is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology, and has more than 22,000 members throughout the world.

American Urological Association Launches Political Action Committee

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
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BALTIMORE, Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Urological Association (AUA) announced today the formation of a political action committee.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Urological Association (AUA) announced today the formation of a political action committee.
  • The committee, officially known as the AUA Political Action Committee (AUAPAC) aims to advance the association's advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill.
  • A PAC board, comprised of urologists and other leaders with an interest in the field of urology, will guide the nonpartisan political action committee.
  • About the American Urological Association:Founded in 1902 and headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland, the American Urological Association is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology, and has more than 22,000 members throughout the world.

American Urological Association Names New Editor Of Urology Practice

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Thursday, October 25, 2018
Medicine, Surgery, Health, American Urological Association, Urology, AUA, Gary Alter, William P. Didusch Center for Urologic History

BALTIMORE, Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Urological Association (AUA) announced today J. Stephen Jones, MD, MBA, FACS as the incoming editor of Urology Practice , an official journal of the AUA.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Urological Association (AUA) announced today J. Stephen Jones, MD, MBA, FACS as the incoming editor of Urology Practice , an official journal of the AUA.
  • Dr. Jones currently is associate editor of Urology Practice, a role in which he will continue until he begins his three-year term as editor on January 1, 2020.
  • "We are honored to appoint Dr. Jones as editor of Urology Practice," said AUA President Robert C. Flanigan, MD, FACS.
  • About the American Urological Association:Founded in 1902 and headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland, the American Urological Association is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology, and has more than 21,000 members throughout the world.