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Have You Registered for AUA2025?

Join the AUA in Las Vegas from Saturday, April 26 to Tuesday, April 29, 2025, for the 120th AUA Annual Meeting! Be sure to register by February 19 to take advantage of early-bird savings.

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Register for the Innovation Nexus Conference!

This one-day event gives entrepreneurs, investors and urologists the opportunity to come together to network, learn and explore like never before! Join us in Las Vegas on April 25, 2025.

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Share Your Patient Story at AUA2025!

The AUA Patient Perspectives program encourages patients with urologic conditions to share their own research and treatment story. Those selected will get the opportunity to present to physicians at AUA2025 in Las Vegas!
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Member Advantages

2025 Essay Contest Now Open!
Medical students, residents and fellows are invited to participate in the 8th annual competition. This year’s theme, “Embracing Failure and Building Resilience: How Setbacks in Training Lead to Success in Urology”, challenges participants to reflect on how overcoming obstacles—whether in surgery, patient care or personal struggles—has shaped their growth as urologists. Share your story and inspire others. Submission due by January 19, 2025. Apply Now
Members Save!
One of the greatest advantages of membership is the savings on the AUA Annual Meeting! AUA Members can save up to $886 on registration this year. Join or renew today and be sure to register for this year’s Annual Meeting in Las Vegas! Learn more
Seeking Panel Members!
The AUA is seeking nominations to populate an upcoming Quality Improvement Issue Brief (QIIB) panel on joy in work / physician burnout. Panel Members will use their clinical expertise to inform the project scope, interpret evidence, ensure the quality and accuracy of the QIIB, and develop all content and supporting text. Learn More

Upcoming Events

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JU | December 2024

Randomized Controlled Trial of Ultrasonic Propulsion–Facilitated Clearance of Residual Kidney Stone Fragments vs Observation

Ultrasonic propulsion is an investigational procedure for awake patients. Our purpose was to evaluate whether ultrasonic propulsion to facilitate residual kidney stone fragment clearance reduced relapse.

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2025 Annual Urology Advocacy Summit

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The conference will feature two days of educational and trending policy sessions, an opportunity for attendees to earn continuing medical education credits, and a day of Capitol Hill meetings. 

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NON-MUSCLE INVASIVE BLADDER CANCER

Expert Guidance for Urologists & APPs

Hear from an expert multidisciplinary panel on the latest breakthroughs and strategies in NMIBC management. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your expertise in this critical field!

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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

AUANews Inside Tract Podcast

New Release! Voices: The Power of Presence - A Chat With Dr. Jennifer Miles-Thomas
Join Dr. Gjanje Smith-Mathus as she talks with Dr. Jennifer Miles-Thomas about her journey to making AUA history as the first woman, and woman of color, on the Board of Directors, and the importance of representation.

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SUBMISSION SITE NOW OPEN

AUA2025 Clinical Trials in Progress

Don't miss this unique opportunity to introduce your clinical trials to the global urologic community. Submissions due at 11:59 p.m. ET on February 3, 2025.

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Census By the Numbers

55 Hours Practiced Each Week

The median number of hours practicing urologists in the U.S. worked in a typical week was 55.

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42.3% Completed a Fellowship Training

The percentage of practicing urologists who completed at least one fellowship training during their career.

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55.6% Retiring after 66

More than half of practicing urologists do not plan to fully retire until after age 65 (55.6%) with a median age of 67 years at planned full retirement.

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