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Launched in 2007, the Gallagher Health Policy Scholar Program is now embarking upon its sixth year. Designed to prepare the next generation of urologists to fill vital leadership roles in health policy and developed to honor the AUA's former executive director, one scholar is selected each year through a competitive process.
Scroll down for more information and a link to the application.
Gallagher Scholars
| 2011-2012 |
James C. Ulchaker, MD, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
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| 2010-2011 |
Christopher Gonzalez, MD, MBA, Clinical Practice Director, Northwestern University Department
of Urology
"I applied to the Gallagher program for the opportunity to gain education and insight about health policy, both at the national level in Washington, DC, and the local level in Chicago. I feel that the AUA is a proactive organization in the area of health policy, and I wanted to contribute my time and effort to learn about the critical issues facing urologists both today and in the future. With the knowledge gained from
the program, I can then act effectively to protect our interests, as urologists, with the guidance of the many talented people within the AUA."
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| 2009-2010 |
Christopher Saigal, MD, MPH, UCLA School of Medicine
"Through the Gallagher program, I learned a lot about how health policy is made and how to work with
the various stakeholders. The program certainly offered me an opportunity to participate in the efforts to improve quality of care and access to urological care-both of which are longstanding interests of mine."
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| 2008-2009 |
J. Quentin Clemens, MD, MSCI, University of Michigan
"The Gallagher program exposed me to aspects of health policy I wouldn't have been exposed to
otherwise (such as the JAC, the leadership conference at Brandeis, the Coding and Reimbursement Committee). It deepened my portfolio. Equally important was my exposure to people within the AUA who have been involved in health policy for years. Many do not get much credit for their services. I attended meetings and talked to the AUA leaders about their experiences over the years. This was at least or perhaps more valuable than the formal training."
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| 2007-2008 |
David F. Penson, MD, MPH,
Professor of Urology and Director, Center for Surgical Quality and Outcomes Research Vanderbilt University Medical Center
"For me, the Relative Value Update Committee (RUC) meeting was one of the most educational and important experiences I had in my Gallagher training. I don't think most doctors understand what goes
into deciding how our reimbursement levels are determined. You really need to know this information
to plan for the future of both your practice and urology in general." |
We are now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 program year. Applicants
must be AUA member urologists who have demonstrated a commitment to or have a keen interest in
the field of health policy and who are dedicated to advancing urology's health policy agenda.
Scholars will spend up to 30 days away from their practice for intensive training on a wide range
of health policy issues. Training includes mentoring from seasoned physician volunteers,
participation in key meetings and conferences and study of selected didactic articles. A
stipend of $15,000 and reimbursement for travel and other expenses will be provided over the
course of the year-long program.
The application deadline for the 2012-2013 program is Monday, October 24, 2011. Click here for full instructions and application.
For more information, e-mail healthpolicy@AUAnet.org.
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