The Western Section continues to develop a grassroots pathway for future leaders that promotes diversity, participation, camaraderie, and collegiality central to our organizational culture and vision. Our approach is to link leadership development to mentorship, participation (learn by doing), and education. This program started in 2014 and attendance and interest has steadily increased. We currently have about 10 attendees in the program at various levels and are monitoring their progress.

 

WSAUA Aspiring Leaders Program (ALP) description:

 

The purpose of the ALP is to engender strong leaders, develop their skills and interests, and match them with leadership opportunities. Specifically we hope to identify talented young urologists who are seeking out meaningful volunteer contributions and offer a pathway for participation at national, regional and/or state levels. This includes mentorship based on real world examples backed up with a solid core of practical association leadership knowledge and resources. Ultimately it is the hope that this program will create confidence, camaraderie, benevolence and a sense of ownership in organized urology at all levels.

Structure:

ALP participants can be nominated/selected by the current leaders of state societies or from within the WSAUA Young Urologist Program. The venue will be at the Western Section AUA annual meetings via the Young Urologist Program - and directed by a core leadership group comprised from state societies and current young leaders that can be a source of inspiration.

Method:

The program is broken down into 3 main segments. ALP participants are expected to attend annual meetings and demonstrate loyalty and commitment to the WSAUA. ALP participants who successfully advance will receive recognition and possibly receive scholarships for travel to various state and national advocacy programs.

  1. Mentorship Round Table – an informal discussion with mentors and other invited leaders to give their insights, experience, best practices, and engage in open Q&A on how & where to get started, get involved and get connected.
  2. Actual Experience – Learn by doing by matching available leadership opportunities with candidates, e.g. participation on committees, as course directors, board reps, at state level advocacy positions, etc. thus allowing the person to demonstrate competency and loyalty. This includes participation at AUA Advocacy Summit.

If you are interested in becoming a mentor or aspiring leader, please contact us.

2022 Annual Urology Advocacy Summit Recap

By wsaua1950 | March 22, 2022 | Comments Off on 2022 Annual Urology Advocacy Summit Recap

2022 Annual Urology Advocacy Summit Recap Thank you to all that joined us for the 5th AUA Summit in Washington, DC last week. More than 275 attendees registered for the Summit this year, including over a dozen patient advocates and more than 65 medical students, residents, and fellows.   The conference kicked off with Major Garrett…

Young Urologist of the Year Winner – 2021, Lindsay Hampson, MD, MAS

By wsaua1950 | April 23, 2021 | Comments Off on Young Urologist of the Year Winner – 2021, Lindsay Hampson, MD, MAS

YOUNG UROLOGIST OF THE YEAR AWARD We are very pleased to share the recipient of the 2021 AUA Young Urologists of the Year Award with you. The AUA Young Urologists of the Year Awards is sponsored by the Young Urologists Committee, and are presented annually to an AUA member in each Section in recognition of…

Dr. Catherine R. deVries receives Urology Care Foundation’s inaugural 2021 Humanitarian Recognition Award

By wsaua1950 | February 1, 2021 | Comments Off on Dr. Catherine R. deVries receives Urology Care Foundation’s inaugural 2021 Humanitarian Recognition Award

Congratulations to Dr. deVries! The AUA Urology Care Foundation has announced that Dr. Catherine R. deVries has been named the recipient of the Foundation’s inaugural 2021 Humanitarian Recognition Award. The Urology Care Foundation Humanitarian Recognition Award aims to acknowledge an individual, or individuals, for their demonstrated commitment to improving access to quality urologic health care…

2020 Year-in-Review Highlights

By wsaua1950 | January 1, 2021 | Comments Off on 2020 Year-in-Review Highlights

Year-in-Review Highlights… but first and foremost we wish you more than ever good health. Secondly, prosperity. And thirdly, a NEW YEAR of hope and NEW possibilities. What. A. Year. While 2020 looked a little different than we thought it would, we’re very humbled by and grateful for the creativity, passion, and energy of our Western Section…

Congratulations to Kathleen Kobashi, MD – WSAUA President 2021-22

By wsaua1950 | December 14, 2020 | Comments Off on Congratulations to Kathleen Kobashi, MD – WSAUA President 2021-22

The WSAUA wishes to congratulate Dr. Kathleen Kobashi on her historic election as the first female president of the WSAUA.  Dr. Kobashi has been highly active in both the WSAUA leadership ranks and program committee for many years – in addition to participation in many other urological organizations.  The Western Section AUA wishes her great…

Congratulations 2020 AUA Awardees from Western Section

By wsaua1950 | December 13, 2020 | Comments Off on Congratulations 2020 AUA Awardees from Western Section

Congratulations 2020 AUA Awardees from Western Section 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. Mary Ann Lynn Stothers, MD, MHSc will…

WSAUA President, Jeffrey Frankel, MD receives Inaugural Herb Sohn Award

By wsaua1950 | October 24, 2019 | Comments Off on WSAUA President, Jeffrey Frankel, MD receives Inaugural Herb Sohn Award

Western Section AUA is proud to announce that Dr. Jeffrey Frankel, 2019 WSAUA President, has received the Herb Sohn Award for excellence in advocacy for urology. The award was presented at the AACU meeting on October 13, 2019, Washington, DC. The Award is intended to be presented to a urologist who has demonstrated vision, leadership…

Ralph V. Clayman, MD – Awarded Distinguished Member for 2019

By wsaua1950 | June 5, 2019 | Comments Off on Ralph V. Clayman, MD – Awarded Distinguished Member for 2019

Western Section AUA is proud to announce that Dr. Ralph Clayman will be honored at the Members Business Meeting in Monterey on Nov .6 for outstanding dedication and contributions to Urology. Dr. Ralph V. Clayman is a graduate of Grinnell College and the University of California – San Diego, School of Medicine. Following his residency…

Members in the News June 2019

By wsaua1950 | June 5, 2019 | Comments Off on Members in the News June 2019

The Western Section congratulates the following for Leadership and Distinction: Ralph V. Clayman, MD is awarded the WSAUA 2019 Distinguished Member for his contributions in the field of urology. Anthony Middleton, MD was awarded the distinguished Wall Street Journal’s – Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement Award. Polina Reyblat, MD is awarded the 2019 AUA Outstanding…

AUA 2019 Award Recipients: Drs. John Barry and Robert Sweet

By wsaua1950 | May 13, 2019 | Comments Off on AUA 2019 Award Recipients: Drs. John Barry and Robert Sweet

Congratulations to John M. Barry, MD and Robert M. Sweet, MD   2019 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…