Our Promise
Mission
Our mission is to promote the highest standards
of urological clinical care through education,
research and the formulation of health care policy.
Letter
From The President
I am proud to bring you the American Urological Association’s (AUA) 2016 Annual Report. The year was one of growth for the organization! Our Annual Meeting remains the Gold Standard for education and we continued to make headway in the three pillars of our mission statement: educational outreach, investments in research and advocating for the profession on the regulatory and legislative fronts. Through our numerous initiatives and with the support of our member volunteers and dedicated staff, the AUA continues to be a vital channel for transforming and advancing the field of urology.
This publication takes a look at the AUA legacy and our commitment to the community over the last 100+ years. It showcases our diverse and dynamic membership and highlights the ways we advanced urology in 2016. It also provides a snapshot of our financial position, leadership and key partners.
On behalf of the Board, I want to thank our members for their continued trust and support. It is because of our members that we have the strength, expertise and passion to continue to shape and advance the field of urology.
Richard K. Babayan, MD
President, 5/11/2016 – 5/16/2017
Founded in 1902 by eight New York genitourinary surgeons, the AUA has grown to represent more than 22,000 members in over 100 countries. As the oldest urological association in the world, our work has touched every area of urology in every corner of the globe.
In the early days, the AUA was an association that largely catered to practicing urologists; however, over the years, it has evolved into what it is today — a developed and diverse organization that encompasses the complete spectrum of the urologic community — from researchers and academicians to clinicians and residents, from medical students to practice managers, domestic doctors to those working across the globe and the entire allied professional care team.
Through our many educational programs, the Journal of Urology®, AUAUniversity and our Annual Meetings, the AUA provides continuing education to more urologists and urologic health care professionals than any other association in the world.
Additionally, our Guidelines, Best Practice Statements and other clinical guidance documents define the industry’s standard of care for diagnosing, treating and managing urologic conditions and disease.
Being a member of the AUA brings you a broad spectrum of benefits. It’s not only the annual meeting or the subscription to the Journal of Urology. It’s also the other educational opportunities that the association offers throughout the year.
- Riccardo Autorino, MD, PhD | Associate Professor of Urology
Dr. Hans Arora, AUA Holtgrewe Fellow (2016-2017), and U.S. Congressman Patrick Tiberi (OH-12), Capitol Hill
As the leading advocate for the specialty of urology, the AUA works hard to safeguard our patients and our practices. It is through our advocacy efforts that we have been able to guarantee that the voice of urology and our patients is heard at the legislative and regulatory levels. From preserving appropriate payments for physician services to halting non-PSA screening measures, we have helped to ensure the best possible care for urology patients and defend urologists’ rights.
We fundamentally believe that a large part of our association’s responsibility is to give back to the urologic community. In 1987, the AUA established its official foundation, now known as the Urology Care Foundation. The Foundation is committed to advancing urology research and patient education.
Even before establishing the Foundation, the AUA was committed to supporting research. Since 1975, we’ve funded more than $30 million in research dollars to help the brightest minds conduct the best urology research - investigations that have led to better care, treatments and an improved quality of life for millions of people around the world.
The Urology Residency Match Program (a.k.a Urology Match) is a critical part to ensuring the best thinkers in medicine find their place in the urologic community. The AUA has administered the Urology Match on behalf of the Society of Academic Urologists (SAU)* for more than 30 years and during the last decade, has expanded its services into other fellowship matches including pediatrics, urologic oncology, andrology, endourology and genitourinary reconstructive surgery.
We are proud of the role we play in making dreams come true for the best and brightest medical students and residents.
*At the recent 2016 AUA Annual Meeting, the membership of both the Society of University Urologists and the Society of Urology Chairpersons and Program Directors voted to approve the formation of the Society of Academic Urologists (SAU).
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Core to who we are is developing and honoring the leaders among us. The AUA Leadership Program, designed to identify and develop leadership talent among young urologists, has graduated 127 urologists since its inception in 2004. These Leadership Program graduates have gone on to shape the course of the profession. Through our recognition programs such as the Gold Cystoscope and the Ramon Guiteras awards, among others, we have honored more than 374 members of our community since 1963 for their outstanding contributions.
“Advancing Urology” is our tagline, and we achieve this through the expansion of traditional offerings and the forging of new ground. The AUA is the pioneer of the first, global urologic census and the creator of AQUA, the first complete and comprehensive national urologic registry. Both of these endeavors are innovative programs that will help steer the future of urology.
The caliber of our work – our outstanding education, steadfast commitment to research and passion for advocating on behalf of our members and their patients - combined with the breadth and depth of our work make us the leader in what we do.
We are honored by the trust that the global urologic community has placed in us. Our staff and volunteers work diligently to ensure we remain an organization that you are proud of; one that brings continued value to our community. We strive to ignite passion, purpose and direction to advance the field of urology for years to come.
Advancing Urology
in 2016
Our members are the reason we do what we do. We serve our members so they can better serve their patients. With more than 22,000 members from 107 countries, we are proud to be the largest urologic member organization in the world—and even prouder of our member satisfaction rates, which continue to grow year after year.
Our commitment to our members is unwavering.
Our Members
I am proud to be part of an organization, such as the AUA, that’s so warmly and wholesomely embraces residents and contributes to their education and professional development and growth.
- Kirin Syed, DO | Chief Urology Resident
(Data source: Weighted samples from the 2015 AUA Annual Census. Numbers and percentages may not add up to the totals due to rounding error.)
Resident Member Snapshot:
Hans C. Arora, MD PhD
A member of the AUA since 2012, Dr. Hans C. Arora is a urology resident physician at the Cleveland Clinic Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute and the current American Urological Association H. Logan Holtgrewe Legislative Fellow, working in the office of Congressman Pat Tiberi in the US House of Representatives. He also serves as Chair of the American Medical Association Resident & Fellow Section, and Chair of the AUA Residents Committee. He is a graduate of the Medical Scientist Training Program at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He received his BS with Honors in Chemical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, and completed his PhD in the Department of Radiation Oncology. His prior research experiences include appointments at the National Institutes of Health, the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute and Pennsylvania State University. His research has been presented at numerous national and international conferences, including the AUA, the American Society for Clinical Oncology Genitourinary Cancers Symposium, American Society for Radiation Oncology, the American Association for Cancer Research, and the Gordon Conference on Radiation Oncology, and has been supported by national and local research grants from the American Medical Association Foundation, the National Institutes of Health Center for Cancer Nanotechnology Excellence and the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute.
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For more than a century, the AUA has stood at the forefront in developing innovative, evidence-based quality education for urologists and urologic health professionals worldwide—throughout all stages of their careers. Through its Annual Meeting and other educational offerings, the AUA sets the highest standards for urology education worldwide.
We continued this tradition
in 2016.
Advancing Urology Through Education
I decided to join the AUA so I could further advance myself into the community of urology.
– Ashleigh Renitsky, PA-C | Physician Assistant, LVPG Urology
AUA Advanced Practice Provider Member since 2012
AUA 2016 Annual Meeting Hands-on Imaging Course
2016 AUA Annual Meeting, Live Surgery II
Surgeon: Mihir Desai, MD
Moderators: Inderbir S. Gill, MD;
Dipen Parekh, MD; Ralph deVere White, MD
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The AUA is committed to supporting urologic research through funding, advocacy and scholarly exchange. The AUA is a leader in helping to identify gaps in knowledge and communicating urology research needs to key constituents at the federal level. The AUA’s Research Scholar Award Program has provided support to young urology researchers for more than 40 years, and the AUA—through its Annual Meeting and other educational offerings—provides the global urology community opportunities to present, learn and share news of discovery and advancement in research.
In this regard, 2016 was an exceptional year.
Advancing Urology Through Research
When I joined the AUA early in my career, the AUA annual meeting, in particular, was the platform for a lot of my research as a Fellow and really started that whole process of being able to network with colleagues on a very large scale.
– Mark Frydenberg, MD, MBBS, FRACS | Australia, Professor, Department of Surgery, Chairman, Department of Urology, Monash University
AUA International Member since 1992
Disease Areas Funded in 2016:
Senior Member Snapshot:
Sushil S. Lacy, MD
A member of the AUA since 1971, Dr. Sushil Lacy is Senior Consultant in Surgery (Urology) at University of Nebraska Medical Center. He recently retired after 54 years of clinical practice. He received his medical degree from Christian Medical College, Vellore, India, completed his general surgery residency and Board certification at King George’s Medical College, India, Vascular Surgery Fellowship at Duke University Medical Center and Urology Residency training at Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University. His main clinical interest has been in Pediatric Urology and research interests in Urinary Tract Infections and Incontinence. Recognizing the critical need to develop research leaders, Dr. Lacy played an instrumental role in establishing the Indian American Urology Association Sushil Lacy, MD Research Endowment, which supports a Research Scholar Award in perpetuity. He has served on the Board of Directors for the AUA, the American Association of Clinical Urologists, Urology Care Foundation Development Council and several AUA committees. Dr. Lacy has held the office of President of the AUA, South Central Section of the AUA, Nebraska Urological Association and the American Association of Clinical Urologists. Dr. Lacy was recently awarded the “50 Year Practitioner” by the AMA.
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The AUA is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology and maintains a consistent presence in Washington, DC, working with lawmakers and regulators to promote and preserve the interests of urologists and their patients. We have a long history of advocating for urologists’ ability to provide quality patient care.
Following is a snapshot of some of our successes in 2016.
Advancing Urology Through Advocacy
The big thing I think that the AUA does is that it brings about the awareness of urology to the public and to Congress.
– Donald Coffey, PhD
The Catherine Iola and J. Smith Michael Distinguished Professor of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
AUA Research Scientist Member since 1983
United States Capitol Rotunda
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With members from more than 100 countries, the AUA is a strong advocate for international collaboration, information exchange and education. For more than a century, the AUA has worked diligently to foster education, research and the advancement of patient care globally. Inclusion and diversity are pillars of our organization. It is our desire to continue to collaborate and build bridges of friendship with all corners of the globe that will foster progress in urologic care.
Advancing Urology Through Global Outreach
Photo courtesy of MarComm department at Keck School of Medicine at USC
The exposure in this global community (or what I can say is “family”) helped me to advance my career.
– Peggy Sau Kwan Chu, MD, China
Consultant Urologist, Tuen Mun Hospital – Hong Kong
AUA International Member since 2010
Mexico Lessons Group
AUA and CAU Spanish Urology 2016 Award
Stacy Loeb, MD - AUCA Lecture
International Member Snapshot:
Celeste Alston, MD
A member of the AUA since 2008, Dr. Alston’s practice includes adult and pediatric urology in Panama. She is Coordinator of the Pediatric Urology Unit at the Pediatric Specialties Hospital and Myelomeningocele Clinic. She is also working on the development of a Sexual Rehabilitation Clinic Post Radical Prostatectomy at Social Security Hospital. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology at the University of Panama, Interamerican University and Universidad Latina. Dr. Alston received her medical degree from the University of Panama School of Medicine and completed her general urology residency at Complejo Hospitalario Arnulfo Arias Madrid, Panama. She has also received specialty training in Laparoscopy at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio and Santiago de Chile; Percutaneous Renal Surgery in Valencia, Venezuela; Pediatric Urology in Santiago de Chile and Hospital Italiano, Argentina. She also completed a Renal Transplant fellowship: CSS Complejo Hospitalario Arnulfo Arias Madrid, Panama. Dr. Alston is a founding member and current President of the Central American and Caribbean Urological Association (AUCA). She has held the office of Vice President of the Panamanian Society of Urology, President of the Panamanian Society of Urology and is a member of the American Confederation of Urology (CAU), the Iberoamerican Society of Pediatric Urology (SIUP) and the Society for Pediatric Urology (SPU).
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In addition to advancing on the three pillars of our mission statement, AUA is committed to continued expansion and innovation that helps move urology into new areas.
2016 was a year of significant growth.
Advancing Urology Through Expansion and Innovation
I can’t say enough about how much the AUA has enriched my career. From a networking standpoint, I’ve met a number of people from all around the world.
– Brian McNeil, MD | Vice Chair, Associate Residency Program Director, SUNY Downstate Medical Center
AUA Active Member since 2006
Attendee at the 2016 Practice Management Conference
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As with other medical associations, the AUA continues to feel the impact of the prolonged pressure on traditional revenue sources. That said, we remain financially strong and continue to reinvest in our members and programs. As we move forward, the Board stays committed to stewarding AUA resources in a manner that allows us to invest in the three pillars of our mission and advance the field of urology while maintaining the financial strength of the organization.
Managing Our Funds
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The AUA appreciates the support and generosity of our 2016 Industry Patrons. With their support, the AUA continues to promote the highest standards of urological clinical care through education, research and the formulation of health care policy.
Thank You
President's Circle
Platinum
Cook Medical
Medivation
Gold
AbbVie
Genentech
Karl Storz Endoscopy - America, Inc.
Silver
Allergan, Inc.
AstraZeneca
Bard Medical
Bayer HealthCare
Coloplast
Dendreon
Genomic Health
OPKO Health
Pfizer
Richard Wolf Medical Instruments
Sanofi
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals
Bronze
Amgen
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Hitachi Aloka Medical
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Lumenis, Inc.
Merck
Mount Sinai Health System Department of Urology
NeoTract, Inc.
Philips
Reflexonic
Contributor
Analogic Corporation
BK Ultrasound
Eigen
Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
GE Healthcare
GenomeDX Biosciences
Houston Methodist
Invivo Corporation
Koelis
Lipocine
Medtronic
MiMedx
Myriad
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Photocure
Quest Diagnostics
Sacred Heart Medical, Inc.
Siemens
Signostics
SunMed
Swan Valley Medical
Board of Directors
Officers
Richard K. Babayan, MD
President
5/11/16 – 5/16/17
Steven M. Schlossberg, MD, MBA
Treasurer
5/9/13 – 5/16/17
J. Brantley Thrasher, MD, FACS
President-elect
5/11/16 – 5/16/17
David F. Green, MD
Treasurer-elect
5/11/16 – 5/16/17
William F. Gee, MD, FACS
Immediate Past President
5/11/16 – 5/16/17
Michael T. Sheppard, CPA, CAE
Chief Executive Officer
Manoj Monga, MD, FACS
Secretary
5/20/15 – 5/7/19
Section Representatives
Roger E. Schultz, MD, FACS
Mid-Atlantic Section Representative
5/11/16 – 5/22/18
John D. Denstedt, MD, FRCS(C), FACS
Northeastern Section Representative
5/9/13 – 5/16/17
Kevin R. Loughlin, MD, MBA
New England Section Representative
5/9/13 – 5/16/17
Randall B. Meacham, MD
South Central Section Representative
5/21/14 – 5/22/18
Frederick A. Gulmi, MD
New York Section Representative
5/11/16 – 5/22/18
Thomas F. Stringer, MD, FACS
Southeastern Section Representative
5/21/14 – 5/7/19
Chandru P. Sundaram, MD
North Central Section Representative
5/20/15 – 5/7/19
Scott K. Swanson, MD
Western Section Representative
5/20/15 – 5/7/19
Our Councils & Committees
The AUA is honored to have had more than 500 urologists volunteer on over 40 key AUA Committees in 2016. It is through the steadfast commitment from our volunteers and staff that we continue to deliver on our mission and promise.
Education
Education Council
Advanced Practice Providers Education Committee
National Medical Student Curriculum Committee
Laparoscopic, Robotic & New Surgical Technologies Committee
Urologic, Diagnostic & Therapeutic Imaging Committee
Urology Core Curriculum Committee
Urologic Video Education Committee
Publications
Publications Committee
Update Series Advisory Board
The Journal of Urology® Editorial Board
Urology Practice Editorial Board
Research
Research Council
Research Advocacy Committee
Research Grants & Investigative Support Committee
Research Education, Conferences & Communications Committee
Science & Quality
Science & Quality Council
Data Committee
Practice Guidelines Committee
Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Committee
Public Policy
Public Policy Council
Coding & Reimbursement Committee
Legislative Affairs Committee
Practice Management Committee
Membership
Section Secretaries Membership Council
Advanced Practice Providers Membership Committee
History Committee
International Member Committee
Residents & Fellows Committee
Young Urologists Committee
Governance
Board of Directors
Awards Committee
Bylaws Committee
Finance Committee
Judicial & Ethics Committee
Nominating Committee
Public Media Committee
AUA Annual Report
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