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AUA Patient Perspectives Program

AUA2026 – Patient Perspectives

The AUA Patient Perspectives Program, held during the Annual Meeting, amplifies patient voices by sharing personal experiences and raising awareness of urologic conditions. Now in its fifth year, it brings patients, caregivers, advocates, and providers to a national stage, fostering understanding between lived experiences and clinical practice to improve patient care, strengthen physician-patient communication, and advance health outcomes for all urologic patients.

We are inviting you to share your story for consideration to present at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Washington, DC! Submissions must be received by Monday, March 2, 2026.

Your Story Can Make a Difference

Leverage the power of storytelling to bridge the gap between patient experiences and clinical understanding

  • Help Improve Care for All Urologic Patients: Patient's sharing their lived experiences can provide crucial context beyond just medical symptoms. By sharing your story, you can help physicians build a deeper understanding of a patient’s experience and add depth to clinical decision making.
  • Connect with the Patient Community: Meet and engage with other urologic patients, caregivers/care partners, and advocates from across the nation!
  • Network with Experts: Connect with leading urologists and healthcare professionals from around the globe.
  • Gain National Recognition: Have your story featured and promoted in AUANews and social media.

Share Your Story

To be considered, your submission should focus on one of the following:

  • Lifestyle Changes: How exercise, diet, or other lifestyle modifications have improved your health.
  • Complementary Therapies: The positive effects of non-medical therapies, such as meditation or acupuncture.
  • Shared Decision-Making: How you and your healthcare team worked together to make informed decisions about your treatment plan.
  • Patient Advocacy: Your efforts to improve patient care through research or advocacy.
  • Social Support: The role of social media or support groups in your journey.
  • Innovative Approaches: Unique strategies used by you and your healthcare team that could benefit others.
  • Caregiver/Care Partner Experiences: The challenges and rewards of caring for a loved one with a urological condition or cancer.

We will not accept the following:

  • Topics unrelated to urologic conditions and/or cancers
  • Medication or therapy-specific interventions
  • Content deemed commercial, promotional or industry-sponsored
  • Scientific abstract submissions including clinical trial research

Submission Details

  • Written submissions are limited to 3,000 characters including spaces and must be received by the deadline.
  • Submissions will be reviewed and scored by a panel of urologists and the AUA's Patient Advocacy Liaison.
  • Participants must be able to travel to the 2026 Annual Meeting in Washington, DC at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. If accepted, the AUA will coordinate and pay for your lodging and registration. Your story will also be published in AUANews!

Submit Your Story

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Contact

For questions regarding the program, please contact speakers@AUAnet.org.