Nominations will close September 3, 2019.
MA-AUA Nomination areas:
Nominations can be submitted at the link below for all 3 sections. Please note, members of MA-AUA can nominate or be nominated for the positions. All nominations should be for MA-AUA section members. To view current Board members, click here.
MA-AUA OPEN POSITIONS
- President Elect 2019-2020
- Secretary 2019-2023 (4-year term)
- DE/MD/DC Board Representative
- VA/WV Board Representative
- AUA Board of Directors MA-AUA Representative (term beginning at close of AUA 2020, 2-year term, renewable for one additional term)
- AUA Board of Directors MA-AUA Representative Alternate (term beginning at close of AUA 2020 – 2-year term)
- APP Non-voting MA-AUA Board Member (new position – 3-year term, non-renewable)
AUA OPEN POSITIONS
- Practice Management
- Public Policy Council
AUA AWARDS
Ramon Guiteras
The Ramon Guiteras Award may be awarded annually to an individual who is deemed to have made outstanding contributions to the art and science of urology.
Monetary Award: $3,000
Hugh Hampton Young
The Hugh Hampton Young Award may be presented annually to an individual for outstanding contributions to the study of genitourinary tract disease.
Monetary Award: $2,000
Gold Cystoscope
The Gold Cystoscope Award may be presented annually to a urologist distinguished by outstanding contributions to the profession.
Criteria: individual must be within ten (10) years of completing residency training calculated from Awards presentation date.
Monetary Award: $2,000
Lifetime Achievement
The Lifetime Achievement Award may be presented annually to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to advance the mission and goals of the American Urological Association.
Criteria: individual must be at least 25 years following completion of residency calculated from Awards presentation date.
Monetary Award: $2,000
Eugene Fuller Triennial Prostate
The Eugene Fuller Triennial Prostate Award may be given once every three years to an individual who has
made an outstanding contribution to the study of the prostate gland and its associated diseases.
Endowment: Trust fund established by the family of the late Dr. Eugene Fuller
Monetary Award: $2,000
Victor A. Politano
The Victor A. Politano Award may be presented annually to an individual (e.g. urologist, basic scientist,
researcher, biomedical engineer, etc.) for outstanding achievements in the field of urinary incontinence and for enhancing the treatment of incontinent patients.
Endowment: Trust fund established by Dr. & Mrs. Politano and the Applebaum Foundation.
Monetary Award: $2,000
William P. Didusch Art & History Award
The AUA William P. Didusch Art and History Award may be presented annually to recognize contributions to urological art (e.g. illustrations, sculpture, still photography, motion pictures) or lifetime contributions to the history of urology.
Monetary Award: $1,000
Distinguished Contribution Award
Distinguished Contribution Awards may be presented annually to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the science and practice of urology, including, but not limited to, a sub‐specialty area, military service, or humanitarian efforts.
Number of Recipients: up to 3
Distinguished Service Award
Distinguished Service Awards may be awarded annually to individuals for outstanding service in advancing the
goals of the American Urological Association.
Number of Recipients: up to 3
Gold‐Headed Cane Award
The inspiration for the AUA Gold‐Headed Cane dates back to a highly respected tradition that began in the 17th century. The gold headed cane was first carried by Dr. Radcliffe from 1689 to 1714 and it accompanied him on many consultations in London, England. He was known by royalty for his medical skills and was considered an outstanding practitioner. Dr. Radcliffe was the first to pass the cane along to a successor whom he considered to be the greatest English physician of his time. AUA continues this tradition by presenting a Gold‐Headed Cane Award to a senior urologist distinguished by outstanding contributions to the profession and to the AUA
Criteria: May not have been recognized in any other way by the AUA (no previous Awards won. Past AUA Presidents, Secretaries or Treasurers are not eligible).