AUA Academic Exchange Programs

2010 AUA South American Visiting Scholar Program

Background

The AUA Visiting Scholar program was established in 1995 to allow one urologist scholar from a South American country to visit the United States, during which the scholar observes urologic surgeries/procedures, attends clinics and staff activities. The scholar does not perform surgery or hands-on patient care. The program fosters the alliance between the AUA and South American Urological Associations and will assist in identifying future leaders within those organizations.

This program allows one South American scholar to visit one U.S. host institution for a two-month period (Spring), and an additional week to attend the AUA Annual Meeting.

Deadline

We are no longer accepting applications for the 2010 AUA South American Visiting Scholar Program.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, the candidate must:

• be a urologist in South America and be a member of the local or national urological organization in his/her country
• be a certified practicing urologist (within first 10 years of practice)
• be no more than 42 years of age at time of application
• demonstrate competent command of the English language
• be able to proactively assist in obtaining visa (as needed) and communicate consistently via e-mail with AUA staff
• be able to travel in United States and afford limited stipend

Requirements

The candidate must fill out an online application and submit electronic versions of the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) - suggested format shown below
• Personal statement (300 words or less) describing how participation in the program will benefit him/her both personally and professionally
• A letter of support from a current AUA member (must be signed and on letterhead)

Selection Process

Selection of the scholar will be conducted by the CAU Selection Committee.

Notification

Selected candidates will be notified in November. A detailed itinerary for the U.S. visit will be provided to the scholar in the weeks prior to the trip.

Site Location

AUA maintains a list of urology program host institutions. AUA will determine the location of the scholar's U.S. visit based on availability and with consideration given to the scholar's area(s) of expertise.

Requested C.V. Format

• Your name and specific details regarding your education (including college/university and medical school degrees and postgraduate training), and licensure and board certification information.
• National, regional, and local professional medical organizations and societies to which you belong.
• Committee appointments you have received in the above medical organizations and at your current institution.
• Articles you have published in peer-reviewed journals. List the name of the article, journal name, authors, page numbers and the date of publication. Please underline your name and capitalize the name of the journal.
• Textbooks you have edited or co-edited. Please list the title, publisher, year, co-authors and editors or chapters in textbooks you have written.
• Published abstracts and manuscripts including name of article, where published, authors and date of publication. Please underline your name and capitalize the name of the journal.
• Research grants which you have received and the source. List the title, all of the participating investigators and underline the principal investigator. Basic or clinical research now in progress.
• Scientific presentations you have made to national or regional meetings. Include the title of the paper, authors, organization and date and name of meeting.
• Movies, slide programs, exhibits, audio and/or videotapes which you have developed or co-developed. If these have been presented at scientific meetings, please note.
• National, regional and/or local postgraduate courses or meetings which you have organized or hosted or in whose organization you have participated or contributed.
• Any special non-academic achievements or activities you believe are important.

Past Scholars