2019
Annual Report
american
urological
association
   
To promote the highest standards of urological clinical care through education, research and in the formulation of health care policy.
To be the premier professional association for the advancement of urologic patient care. 

the President

letter from
At the American Urological Association, community is at the heart of all that we do. We understand the role that community plays in helping to shape our interests, attitudes and goals, and defining who we are. It is my pleasure to share with you the 2019 AUA Annual Report. 

Once again, the AUA had a stellar year filled with exciting education, research and advocacy as we worked together to advance urology around the globe. Our community is stronger than ever before, thanks to the members and volunteers who work tirelessly to support practices and patient worldwide. 

On behalf of the AUA Board of Directors, I’d like to thank all of you for everything that you do.
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John H. Lynch, MD, FACS
President


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Who We Are

Who we are
Together, the AUA represents all facets of the urology community. From retired urologists to those just starting out in medicine, from advanced practice professionals and allied health care professionals to research scientists, the AUA works to ensure our voice represents everyone. 

‍In 2019, the AUA welcomed 2,252 new members - a record year for membership growth!  

Our Members

Domestic Urologists*
36.3%
International Members**
25.5%
Domestic Residents/Fellows
12%
Senior
16%
APPs and Allied Health Care Pro.
4.2%
Medical/Graduate Students
3%
Research Scientists
1%
Affiliate
1%
Honorary Members
1%
* Domestic Urologists include active, associate, FT assoc. and assoc.-in-transition.
** International Members include urologists, residents, and retired.

Where We Practice

Practicing Urologists Represented
Primary Practice Setting
Number
Percent (%)
+/- MOE (%)
Private Practices
6,939
53.2
2.0
Solo Practices
1,222
9.4
1.3
Single-Specialty Urology Groups
3,896
29.9
1.8
Multispecialty Groups
1,821
14.0
1.3
Institutional Settings
6,015
46.1
2.0
Academic Medical Centers
3,561
27.3
1.7
Public or Private Hospitals
2,058
15.8
1.5
Private Hospital
999
7.7
1.1
Veteran Affairs (VA)
498
3.8
0.9
Non-VA Military Hospital
143
1.1
0.4
Other Public Hospital
418
3.2
0.7
Community Health Center/HMO/Managed Care Org.
395
3.0
0.7
Other Settings^
90
0.7
*
Total
13,044
100.0
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Data source: Weighted samples from the 2019 AUA Annual Census.) Sums from numbers and percentages may contrast with calculated totals due to intrinsic rounding errors. *The estimated value should be used with caution due to small samples. ^Other settings include federal, state or local government; industry (pharmaceuticals, EHR vendors, device manufacturers, etc.
Urology is worldwide

Making an Impact in 2019

Making an impact
1.27 million
Guidelines views on AUAnet.org
Facebook Fans: 52,271
(46,612, up 12 percent from 2018)
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Twitter Followers: 27,045
(22,790, up 19 percent from 2018)
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Instagram Followers: 6,200
(up from 3,200 in 2018) 
‍Journal of Urology®
‍Highest impact factor to date: 5.647
Total citations: 48,298
Nearly 1.86 million
AUAnet.org visits
New Guidelines Released:
Diagnosis and Treatment of Early Stage Testicular Cancer
Incontinence after Prostate Treatment
Recurrent Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Women 

New Guideline Amendments:
Surgical Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Overactive Bladder
Radiation after Prostatectomy
11,716
AUA Inside Tract Podcast Listens

Education

Continuing education is critical for healthcare providers. Our community knows they can trust the AUA to provide the latest in educational resources to help them stay up to date on the latest in urologic care and practice through our Annual Meeting and other learning opportunities – on demand and in person – throughout the year. 
2019
highlights
AUA2019 Highlights
Over 224,000 CME credit hours claimed in 2019

168 educational activities, including eight hands-on courses 
Nearly 16,000 attendees from 100+ countries

More innovative and interactive programming than ever before
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More than 2,600 abstracts accepted
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85+ courses offered
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100+ surgical videos presented
AUAUniversity highlights
11,356 enrollments
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More than 118,000 podcast plays
2019
highlights
Over 224,000 CME credit hours claimed in 2019

168 educational activities, including eight hands-on courses 
AUAUniversity highlights
11,356 enrollments
‍
More than 118,000 podcast plays
AUA2019 Highlights
Nearly 16,000 attendees from 100+ countries

More innovative and interactive programming than ever before
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More than 2,600 abstracts accepted
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85+ courses offered
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100+ surgical videos presented

Research

Science and discovery is the foundation of medical practice. Our research community is committed and steadfast – from bench to bedside, the AUA supports them every step of the way.
2019 highlights
Provided nearly $1.5 million in research funding
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Named 17 Research Scholars
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1 Rising Star in Urology Research Award
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14 Summer Medical Student Fellowships
new in 2019
IMPACT magazine
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Big Data and “Omics” Analysis in Urology Research (new course on AUAUniversity)
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Co-hosted the Stone Lab Scientific Symposium with the Endourological Society

Advocacy

Communities unite to achieve common goals. Whether the AUA is working with federal lawmakers and federal officials in Washington, DC, or helping our members in states across the country, our advocacy community is working for you.
2019 highlights
Launched AUAPAC, the AUA’s political action committee
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Brought together nearly 250 urologists, advanced practice providers, researchers and patient advocates at the 2nd Annual Urology Advocacy Summit
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Collaborated with 45+ patient and research advocacy organizations to elevate awareness, improve access to care and promote increased research funding
Hosted a roundtable with commercial insurers, Medicare Administrative Contractors and the medical community to discuss issues of mutual concern such as prior authorization, telemedicine and coverage issues
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Met with U.S. Pharmacopeia and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to discuss minimizing the impact of USP800 guidance on urology practices administering urology drugs
2019 highlights
Launched AUAPAC, the AUA’s political action committee
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Brought together nearly 250 urologists, advanced practice providers, researchers and patient advocates at the 2nd Annual Urology Advocacy Summit
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Collaborated with 45+ patient and research advocacy organizations to elevate awareness, improve access to care and promote increased research funding

Hosted a roundtable with commercial insurers, Medicare Administrative Contractors and the medical community to discuss issues of mutual concern such as prior authorization, telemedicine and coverage issues
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Met with U.S. Pharmacopeia and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to discuss minimizing the impact of USP800 guidance on urology practices administering urology drugs

Global Outreach

Today’s digital landscape makes it easier than ever for our community to collaborate and engage each other on issues of importance to the specialty. The AUA takes pride in the solid relationships with our global partners, which collectively allow us to transcend borders and advance urology worldwide.
2019 highlights
Conducted 56 educational programs and activities outside the U.S. (with 130+ North American faculty) reaching more than 43,000 learners
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Facilitated 17 academic exchange scholars from 9 countries
Held 80 international leadership meetings
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Signed 9 agreements with international partners to collaborate on future global resident education programs
2019 highlights
Conducted 56 educational programs and activities outside the U.S. (with 130+ North American faculty) reaching more than 43,000 learners
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Facilitated 17 academic exchange scholars from 9 countries

Held 80 international leadership meetings
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Signed 9 agreements with international partners to collaborate on future global resident education programs

Financial Stewardship

stewardship
As a membership organization, we recognize our members trust us to be strong financial stewards of their dues dollars. Our commitment to the urologic community’s goals – combined with responsible financial investments – helps to ensure the AUA will be here to support the specialty and a community for decades to come.
2019 Revenue
annual meeting (14,669,273)
40%
Education & International Programs (7,283,513)
20%
Membership (6,091,343)
17%
Publications (5,920,869)
16%
Science & Quality (903,537)
2%
Other (UMS, misc &G&A) (899,376)
2%
Public Policy and Advocacy (530,742)
1%
Research (438,155)
1%
Total (36,736,808)
100%
2019 Expenses
Annual Meeting (8,519,013)
22%
Education & International Programs (7,535,880)
20%
Science & Quality (6,784,804)
18%
Public Policy and Advocacy (5,425,680)
14%
Membership (3,060,522)
8%
Publications (2,952,023)
8%
Other (UMS, misc & G&A) (2,723,651)
7%
Research (1,642,034)
4%
Total (38,643,607)
100%

Advancing Urology Together

advancing urology
Nearly 22,000 individuals make up the AUA, but our Sections, Specialty Societies and International Partners are building blocks that help strengthen our community. Thank you to all of our 2019 partners and supporters!
AUA sections
Mid-Atlantic
New England
New York
North Central
Northeastern
South Central
Southeastern
Western
Specialty Societies
Engineering and Urology Society (E&U)
Geriatric Urological Society (GUS)
Indian American Urological Association (IAUA)
R. Frank Jones Urological Society (RFJUS)
Research on Calculus Kinetics Society (R.O.C.K.)
Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA)
Society for Basic Urologic Research (SBUR)
Society for Fetal Urology (SFU)
Society for Infection and Inflammation in Urology (SII)
Society for the Study of Male Reproduction (SSMR)
Society of Academic Urologists (SAU)
Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS)
Society for Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU)
Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO)
Society of Women in Urology (SWIU)
The Societies for Pediatric Urology (SPU)
Urologic Society for Transplantation and Renal Surgery (USTRS)
AUA International Programs Society Partners
North/Central America
Asociación Costarriense de Cirugia Urologica
Asociación Guatemalteca de Urología
Asociación Hondureña de Urología
Asociación Nicaragüense de Urología
Asociación Salvadoreña de Urología
Asociación Urologica Centro America y el Caribe
Canadian Urological Association
Caribbean Urological Association
Colegio Mexicano de Urología Nacional
Global Association for the Support of Haitian Urology
Indian American Urological Association
Jamaica Urological Society
Sociedad Cubana de Urología
Sociedad Dominicana de Urología
Sociedad Mexicana de Urología
Sociedad Panameña de Urología
Societe Haitienne D’Urologie
Societe Internationale d'Urologie
south america
Confederación Americana de Urología
Sociedad Argentina de Urología
Sociedad Boliviana de Urología
Sociedade Brasileira de Urología
Sociedad Chilena de Urología
Sociedad Colombiana de Urología
Sociedad Ecuatoriana de Urología
Sociedad Peruana de Urología
Sociedad Uruguaya de Urología
Sociedad Venezolana de Urologia
europe
Asociación Española de Urología
Associação Lusófona de Urologia
Associação Portuguesa de Urologia
Association Francaise d'Urologie
British Association of Urological Surgeons
Deutsche Gessellschaft für Urologie
European Association of Urology
Hibernian Urology Society
Hungarian Urological Association
International Continence Society
Polish Urological Association
Societá Italiana di Urologia
asia/middle east
Arab Association of Urology
Asian Urological Surgery Training and Education Group
Bangladesh Association of Urological Surgeons
Chinese Urological Association
Emirates Urological Society
Japanese Urological Association
Korean Urological Association
Kuwait Urological Association
Pan Arab Continence Society
Philippine Urological Association
Saudi Urological Association
Society of Urological Surgery in Turkey
Thai Urological Association
Turkish Association of Urology
Urological Association of Asia
Urological Society of India
africa
Egyptian Urological Association
Pan African Urological Surgeons Association
australia
Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand
Industry Support & Partnerships
President's circle
Platinum
Cook Medical Logo
gold
silver
bronze
Allergan
Amgen
Applied Medical
Avadel Pharmaceuticals
Bayer HealthCare
Beijing Wanbo Medical Devices Co. Ltd
BK Ultrasound
Civco Medical Solutions
Clovis Oncology
Coloplast
Conmed
Cook MyoSite
CooperSurgical
Cynosure
Dornier MedTech
Eigen
Ethicon
Exact Imaging
Focal Healthcare, Inc.
GE Healthcare
GenomeDx
Gold Anchor
HealthTronics, Inc.
Hitachi Healthcare
Koelis
Laborie
Medtronic
Myriad Genetics, Inc.
NextMed
OPKO Health, Inc.
Perineologic
Philips
Photocure
The Prometheus Group LATAM
Pusen Medical
Retrophin
Roche
Sacred Heart Medical
Sun Pharma
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
United Medical Systems
Urovant Sciences
international president's circle
international diamond
international contributors
Amgen
AstraZeneca
Bard Medical
Boston Scientific
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Coloplast
F. Hoffman-La Roche Ltd.
Genomic Health
KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG
Pfizer, Inc.
PROCEPT BioRobotics
UroGen Pharma
AUA Board of Directors
officers
John H. Lynch, MD, FACS
‍President
Scott K. Swanson, MD, FACS
 President-elect
Robert C. Flanigan, MD, FACS
‍Immediate Past President
John D. Denstedt, MD,
FRCSC, FACS, FCAHS
Secretary
David F. Green, MD, FACS
Treasurer
Michael T. Sheppard, CPA, CAE
‍Chief Executive Officer
John H. Lynch, MD, FACS
‍President
Scott K. Swanson, MD, FACS
 President-elect
Robert C. Flanigan, MD, FACS
‍Immediate Past President
John D. Denstedt, MD,
FRCSC, FACS, FCAHS
Secretary
David F. Green, MD, FACS
Treasurer
Michael T. Sheppard, CPA, CAE
‍Chief Executive Officer
section representatives
Roger E. Schultz, MD, FACS
‍Mid-Atlantic Section
E. Ann Gormley, MD
‍New England Section 
Frederick A. Gulmi, MD
‍New York Section
Chandru P. Sundaram, MD
‍North Central Section
Barry A. Kogan, MD
‍Northeastern Section
Anthony Y. Smith, MD
‍South Central Section 
Martin K. Dineen, MD, FACS
‍Southeastern Section
Eric Zeidman, MD
‍Western Section
Roger E. Schultz, MD, FACS
‍Mid-Atlantic Section
E. Ann Gormley, MD
‍New England Section 
Frederick A. Gulmi, MD
‍New York Section
Chandru P. Sundaram, MD
‍North Central Section
Barry A. Kogan, MD
‍Northeastern Section
Anthony Y. Smith, MD
‍South Central Section 
Martin K. Dineen, MD, FACS
‍Southeastern Section
Eric Zeidman, MD
‍Western Section
Councils & Committees
The AUA is thankful for the more than 500 urologists who volunteered on 34 AUA Committees in 2019. The steadfast commitment of our volunteers and staff help us deliver on our mission and promise as we advance urology around the world.
education
Education Council
Advanced Practice Providers Education Committee
Medical Student Education Committee
New Technologies & Imaging Committee
Update Series
Urology Core Curriculum Committee
Urologic Video Education Committee
publications
Publications Committee
The Journal of Urology® Editorial Board
Urology Practice Editorial Board
research
Research Council
Research Education, Conferences & Communications Committee
Research Grants & Investigative Support 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
Research Advocacy Committee
State Advocacy Committee
membership
Section Secretaries Membership Council
Advanced Practice Providers Membership Committee
History Committee
International Members Committee
Residents & Fellows Committee
Young Urologists Committee
governance
AUA/AUAER Board of Directors
Awards Committee
Bylaws Committee
Finance Committee
Judicial & Ethics Committee
Public Media Committee

Looking Ahead to 2020

looking ahead
New Guidelines:
Advanced Prostate Cancer
Disorders of Ejaculation
Microhematuria 

Plus: New amendments to the following guidelines:
Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
Surgical Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia 
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New White Paper on Non-Opioid Pain Management 
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New Opportunities for the AUA Quality (AQUA) Registry

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