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Have You Registered for AUA2025?

Join the AUA in Las Vegas from Saturday, April 26 to Tuesday, April 29, 2025, for the 120th AUA Annual Meeting! Be sure to register by February 19 to take advantage of early-bird savings.

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Innovation Nexus Registration is Now Open!

The 3rd annual Innovation Nexus Conference will take place on Friday, April 25, 2025, prior to AUA2025 in Las Vegas. Register today to ignite discovery like never before.

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Share Your Clinical Trials in Progress at AUA2025

Don't miss this unique opportunity to introduce your clinical trials to the global urologic community at AUA2025 in Las Vegas. Submissions are due at 11:59 p.m. ET on February 3, 2025.
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Member Advantages

2025 Essay Contest Now Open!
Medical students, residents and fellows are invited to participate in the 8th annual competition. This year’s theme, “Embracing Failure and Building Resilience: How Setbacks in Training Lead to Success in Urology”, challenges participants to reflect on how overcoming obstacles—whether in surgery, patient care or personal struggles—has shaped their growth as urologists. Share your story and inspire others in this meaningful exploration of resilience and success in urology training. Submission due by January 19, 2025. Apply Now
Apply for the 2025-2026 Leadership Program!
The AUA Leadership Program is a prestigious, year-long initiative designed for urologists with a proven track record in leadership. This highly competitive program offers participants a unique opportunity to enhance their skills through leadership training, mentorship, group projects and key events like the Annual Urology Advocacy Summit and AUA Annual Meeting. Join the next generation of AUA leaders and take your leadership journey to the next level. Applications due January 6, 2025! Learn More and Apply
2025 APP of the Year nominations are Now Open!
Do you know an outstanding Advanced Practice Provider (APP) who is making a significant impact in patient care, mentoring colleagues, or demonstrating exceptional leadership? Nominate them for the 2025 APP of the Year Award and recognize their dedication and excellence in advancing healthcare! Nominate Now

Upcoming Events

Latest from Journals

JU | December 2024

Randomized Controlled Trial of Ultrasonic Propulsion–Facilitated Clearance of Residual Kidney Stone Fragments vs Observation

Ultrasonic propulsion is an investigational procedure for awake patients. Our purpose was to evaluate whether ultrasonic propulsion to facilitate residual kidney stone fragment clearance reduced relapse.

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2025 Annual Urology Advocacy Summit

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The conference will feature two days of educational and trending policy sessions, an opportunity for attendees to earn continuing medical education credits, and a day of Capitol Hill meetings. 

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NON-MUSCLE INVASIVE BLADDER CANCER

Expert Guidance for Urologists & APPs

Hear from an expert multidisciplinary panel on the latest breakthroughs and strategies in NMIBC management. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your expertise in this critical field!

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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

AUANews Inside Tract Podcast

New Release! Voices: The Power of Presence - A Chat With Dr. Jennifer Miles-Thomas
Join Dr. Gjanje Smith-Mathus as she talks with Dr. Jennifer Miles-Thomas about her journey to making AUA history as the first woman, and woman of color, on the Board of Directors, and the importance of representation.

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SUBMISSION SITE NOW OPEN

AUA2025 Clinical Trials in Progress

Don't miss this unique opportunity to introduce your clinical trials to the global urologic community. Submissions due at 11:59 p.m. ET on February 3, 2025.

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Census By the Numbers

55 Hours Practiced Each Week

The median number of hours practicing urologists in the U.S. worked in a typical week was 55.

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42.3% Completed a Fellowship Training

The percentage of practicing urologists who completed at least one fellowship training during their career.

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55.6% Retiring after 66

More than half of practicing urologists do not plan to fully retire until after age 65 (55.6%) with a median age of 67 years at planned full retirement.

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