Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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AUA Diversity Statement
The American Urological Association (AUA) and Urology Care Foundation are committed to intentional actions aimed at being fully inclusive, deliberately diverse and equitable organizations that respect and value our membership, our staff and the urologic communities we serve worldwide.
Resources for Medical Students
Log into the UpSquad platform and select the "Resources" tab at the top to view a list of resources, scholarships, stipends, etc., for medical students offered by the AUA, medical schools and other urology societies and organizations.
FUTURE in Urology Program
AUA's FUTURE in Urology Program is an incubator for pre-clinical and third-year medical students from all demographic backgrounds who are dedicated to increasing the urology workforce and supporting equitable health care. Learn More
2024 AUA FUTURE in Urology: Mentoring the Next Generation of Urologists
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AUA2023 REFLECTIONS: My AUA FUTURE Program Experience
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Future in Urology at AUA 2023 with Denise Asafu-Adjei MD, MPH, and Talmadge Gaither
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VOICES: Building Health Equity and Diversity in Urology: A Personal Journey
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Summer Medical Student Fellowships
The Summer Medical Student Fellowship Program is a chance for outstanding medical students to pursue urology research by engaging them in summer research fellowships alongside world-class urologic scientists.
Boston Scientific Medical Student Innovation Fellowship
Designed to support current or matriculating medical students from racial and ethnic backgrounds underrepresented in urologic research who would like to invest one year during medical school to engage in innovative research training under a mentor urologist and gain exposure to research in the field of urology.
Leadership in Education, Achievement and Diversity (LEAD) Program
Residency Research Awards
Urology Care Foundation Residency Research Awards help provide urology residents with research training to enable them to build momentum toward a career that includes research.
Research Scholar Awards
The Research Scholar Program provides funding for one- and two-year mentored training for clinical and postdoctoral fellows who are no more than five years beyond completing a doctorate or residency or early career investigators who are in the first five years after beginning a faculty position.
Rising Stars in Urology Research Awards
The Rising Stars in Urology Research Award program provides up to five years of supplemental salary support to urologists who have successfully competed for career development awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) or other major funding organizations.
Urology Scientific Mentoring & Research Training (USMART) Academy
This unique program is designed to foster creative and impactful mentorship between developing urology physician-scientists and established investigators with an exemplary track record of leadership and mentorship.
Early-Career Investigators Workshop
The Early-Career Investigators Workshop (ECIW) is held annually to foster career development in urologic research by providing participants with a solid foundation for successful grant writing.
Humanitarianism
The Urology Care Foundation, the official Foundation of the American Urological Association, is committed to being the leader in improving health care for urologic patients worldwide through our humanitarian efforts. To support this global mission, the Urology Care Foundation established a series of Humanitarian Endowments, which provide funding for urologic medical missions and humanitarian efforts.
Patient Education
Leadership Opportunities
Global Residents Leadership Retreat
To cultivate the next generation of leaders in urology, and foster a connection between residents and trainees around the world, the AUA launched the Global Residents Leadership Retreat. This invitation-only event welcomes residents from across the globe for a unique one-day program dedicated to leadership training and development.
