BALTIMORE, Dec. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The American
Urological Association (AUA) is pleased to announce recipients of
its 2019 AUA Awards Program. Each year, the AUA recognizes
physicians, researchers, educators and other individuals for their
outstanding career contributions to the field of medicine, the
specialty of urology and the AUA. These individuals will be
recognized at the Association's Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL next May. The following awards
will be presented:
Ramon Guiteras Award: The
Ramon Guiteras Award is presented
annually to an individual who is deemed to have made outstanding
contributions to the art and science of urology. Arthur D. Smith, MD will receive this award
for establishing an innovative paradigm for the minimally invasive
management of nephrolithiasis.
Hugh Hampton Young Award:
The Hugh Hampton Young Award is
presented annually to an individual for their outstanding
contributions to the study of genitourinary tract disease.
Paul F. Schellhammer,
MD will receive this year's award for outstanding
contributions to urologic oncology, especially prostate cancer and
for tireless devotion to physician and patient education.
Gold Cystoscope Award: The Gold Cystoscope Award is
presented annually to a urologist distinguished by outstanding
contributions to the profession within 10 years of completing
residency training. Trinity J.
Bivalacqua, MD, PhD will receive this award for
innovative translational research and significant contributions to
the fields of sexual dysfunction and urologic oncology.
Lifetime Achievement Award: The Lifetime Achievement
Award is presented annually to an individual who has been deemed to
have made outstanding contributions to advance the mission and
goals of the AUA. W. Bedford
Waters, MD will receive this award for advancing
urologic oncology and inspiring diversity in the field of
urology.
Eugene Fuller Triennial Prostate Award: The Eugene
Fuller Triennial Prostate Award is given once every three years to
an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the study
of the prostate gland and all its associated diseases. H.
Ballentine Carter, MD will
receive this award for outstanding contributions in the field of
prostate cancer, specifically in the areas of Prostate-Specific
Antigen (PSA) screening and surveillance.
Victor A. Politano Award:
The Victor A. Politano Award is
presented annually to an individual for outstanding research and
work in the field of incontinence and for enhancing the treatment
of incontinent patients, thereby helping to improve their quality
of life. Roger R. Dmochowski, MD,
MMHC will receive this award for outstanding contributions to
female pelvic medicine, the science of urodynamics and neurourology
and surgical techniques for genitourinary reconstruction.
William P. Didusch Art and History Award: The William P.
Didusch Art and History Award promotes and recognizes contributions
to urological art, including, but not limited to, illustrations,
sculpture, still photography, motion pictures and television
productions. John M. Barry,
MD will receive this year's award for outstanding artistic
line drawings and photographs used in publications and for
designing original urologic emblems.
Distinguished Contribution Awards: The Distinguished
Contribution Awards are presented annually to individuals who have
made outstanding contributions to the science and practice of
urology, including, but not limited to, contributions made in a
sub-specialty area, for military career service or for humanitarian
efforts. The following individuals will be recognized with this
award:
- Steven C. Campbell, MD,
PhD for sentinel research in the field of urologic
oncology, especially in the area of renal neoplasia.
- James A. Eastham,
MD for outstanding contributions to the treatment of
prostate cancer and research on improving surgical outcomes
including restoring normal urinary and sexual function.
- Robert M. Sweet, MD for
the systematic study, design and critical evaluation of surgical
simulation in the field of urologic education.
Distinguished Service Awards: The Distinguished Service
Awards are presented annually to individuals for outstanding
service in advancing the goals of the AUA. The following
individuals will receive this award:
- Kevin R. Loughlin, MD,
MBA for outstanding leadership and support of the missions
of the AUA, New England Section and the American Board of
Urology.
- Randall B. Meacham, MD
for an outstanding career of service to the AUA Board, South
Central Section and ACGME Urology Residency Review Committee.
- J. Stuart Wolf Jr.,
MD for significant advancement through leadership and
dedication to the Science and Quality of the AUA.
Gold-Headed Cane Award: The Gold-Headed Cane Award is
presented to a senior urologist distinguished by outstanding
contributions to the profession and the AUA. The inspiration for
the AUA Gold-Headed Cane dates back to a highly respected tradition
that began in the 17th century. The gold headed cane was first
carried by Dr. Radcliffe from 1689 to 1714 and it accompanied him
on many consultations in London,
England. He was known by royalty for his medical skills and
was considered an outstanding practitioner. Dr. Radcliffe was the
first to pass the cane along to a successor whom he considered to
be the greatest English physician of his time. AUA continues this
tradition by presenting a Gold-Headed Cane Award to this year's
recipient, R. John D'A. Honey, MD, for pioneering work in
endourologic procedures and educating a generation of residents and
fellows in minimally-invasive urology.
Presidential Citations: Presidential Citations are
presented to individuals deemed to have significantly promoted the
cause of urology. Each recipient is chosen by the AUA President.
This honor will be bestowed upon the following individuals:
- E. David Crawford, MD for
his tireless role in genitourinary cancer research, which has
benefited countless urologic cancer patients.
- Fernando J. W. Kim, MD,
MBA for advancements in robotic surgery and building
relationships with the Brazilian and Portuguese urologic
communities.
- Sushil S. Lacy, MD for
tireless care of urologic patients, exemplary service to the AUA
and mentorship of young urologists.
- Elizabeth R. Mueller, MD,
MS for contributions in founding the field of female pelvic
medicine and reconstructive surgery and substantial research in
this area.
- Hadley M. Wood, MD for
founding the field of translational urology and improving the
quality of patient care in this new area.
- Lori Agbonkhese for her
instrumental role in developing AUA international relations and the
initial Urology Core Curriculum.
About the American Urological Association:
Founded in 1902 and headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland, the American Urological
Association is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology, and
has more than 22,000 members throughout the world. The AUA is a
premier urologic association, providing invaluable support to the
urologic community as it pursues its mission of fostering the
highest standards of urologic care through education, research and
the formulation of health policy.
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