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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…
Read MoreDidusch Museum adopting WSAUA collection of medical instruments
In 2020, the Western Section of the AUA (known for their long and strong interest in history) contacted the Didusch Center to ask if we would be interested in adopting their collection of medical instruments. This collection includes such rare urologic artifacts as an ivory-handled urethrotome with dilators (c. 1800), an early Kelly cystoscope set…
Read MoreDr. 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…
Read More2020 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…
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Martin L. Dresner, MD, 2004 Past-President
In Memoriam: Martin L. Dresner, MD, 2004 Past-President The Western Section is very saddened to announce that Dr. Martin L. Dresner (“Dr. Jazz”), Tucson, AZ, Past President (2004, San Diego) passed away on Dec. 20, 2020 in his sleep at 80 years of age. Dr. Dresner was very active in the Western Section and rarely,…
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