Medical Resources |
| Below is a listing of links to other informative web sites, sorted by Professional Societies, Journals. |
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| Professional Societies |
 | American Urological Association |
| The American Urological Association (AUA), founded in 1902, is the premier professional association for the advancement of urologic patient care, and works to ensure that its more than 14,500 members are current on the latest research and practices in urology. The AUA also pursues its mission of fostering the highest standards of urologic care by providing a wide range of services—including publications, research, the Annual Meeting, continuing medical education (CME) and the formulation of health policy. |
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| American Society for Reproductive Medicine |
| The Vision of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) is to be the nationally and internationally recognized leader for multidisciplinary information, education, advocacy and standards in the field of reproductive medicine. The ASRM is a non-profit organization whose members must demonstrate the high ethical principles of the medical profession, evince an interest in infertility, reproductive medicine and biology, and adhere to the objectives of the Society. |
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| The Société Internationale d'Urologie |
| The Société Internationale d'Urologie is the world's only truly international professional organization serving the global community of urologists. Founded in Paris in 1907, the SIU Central Office now serves its members from new premises in Montreal, Canada. SIU members represent the full spectrum of clinicians and investigators from all subspecialties that come together to diagnose, treat and support patients with urological disease. The Society’s mission is to enable urologists in all nations, through international cooperation in education and research, to apply the highest standards of urological care to their patients.
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| The American Lithotripsy Society (ALS) |
| The American Lithotripsy Society (ALS) is a voluntary membership organization dedicated to addressing all issues regarding the management and treatment of stone disease including aspects of lithotripsy as a treatment modality for urinary stone disease. Originally organized in January, 1987, the ALS is a multispecialty society including physicians and allied health professionals affiliated with major lithotripsy sites throughout the United States. |
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| American Society of Transplantation (AST) |
| The American Society of Transplantation (AST) was founded in 1982 and is an organization of more then 2,200 transplant professionals dedicated to research, education, advocacy and patient care in transplantation. Our goal is to offer a forum for the exchange of knowledge, scientific information and expertise in the field of transplantation. |
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| The Society of Reproductive Surgeons |
| The Society of Reproductive Surgeons was founded in 1984 to serve as a forum for members of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine with special interest and competency in reproductive surgery.
The Society of Reproductive Surgeons strives to promote excellence in gynecologic and urologic reproductive surgery by providing and encouraging professional education, lay education, and by fostering research. By achieving these goals, it is the belief that this Society will assure the highest quality of patient care. |
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| American Urogynecologic Society |
| Mission Statement of the American Urogynecologic Society:
To represent health care professionals and scientists dedicated to improving the lives of women with pelvic floor disorders, such as pelvic prolapse and bowel and bladder control problems. By encouraging research and education, AUGS will promote the highest standards of practice in the prevention and treatment of these disorders in an ethical, safe, and effective manner. |
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| The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates |
| The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is a national, non-profit professional membership association with over 2,800 members and annual revenues of $1.5 million. SUNA derives its income from membership dues (only $60), conference registration fees, exhibits, advertising, grants, and the sale of educational products.
SUNA publishes a professional, peer-reviewed bi-monthly journal (Urologic Nursing Journal) and a bi-monthly newsletter (Uro-Gram). SUNA establishes the scope and standards of urologic nursing practice and the scope and standards of advanced urologic nursing practice. SUNA provides scholarships, grants and awards to deserving nurses and other health care professionals
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| The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) |
| The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) was officially established as a multidisciplinary organization in 1952 when the use of ultrasound for medical diagnosis was in its infancy. Medical pioneers recognized the potential of this fast-growing imaging modality and agreed on the need to advance the art and science of ultrasound in medicine and research. The AIUM's emphasis is on making available to members the most up-to-date and accurate information and skill training so they can make the best use of this imaging modality while ensuring the safety of the patients who depend on them. |
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| The Society for Pediatric Urology |
| The Society for Pediatric Urology is a non-profit society whose main purpose is to promote pediatric urology, appropriate practice, education as well as exchanges between practitioners involved in the treatment of genito urinary disorders in children. |
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| The Endourology Society |
| The Endourology Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1983 by a group of international urologists. The society was established in an effort to facilitate scientific dialogue among endourologists worldwide in the form of annual meetings, circulation of scientific literature, and surgical skill training courses/hands on laboratory sessions. |
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| The Pacific Coast Reproductive Society |
| The Pacific Coast Reproductive Society (PCRS) is a voluntary, nonprofit organization deeply rooted in the continuing education (CME) of professionals in Reproductive Medicine. The Society is committed to advancing the quality of patient care with the latest clinical, scientific, ethical and sociological information. Members include leaders in the field of Reproductive Medicine throughout North America and abroad. |
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| International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health |
| ISSWSH is a multidisciplinary, academic, and scientific organization whose purposes are:
- To provide opportunities for communication among scholars, researchers, and practitioners about women's sexual function and sexual experience,
- To support the highest standards of ethics and professionalism in research, education, and clinical practice of women's sexuality, and
- To provide the public with accurate information about women's sexuality and sexual health
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| American Gynecological & Obstetrical Society |
| The American Gynecological & Obstetrical Society advances the health of women by providing dedicated leadership and promoting excellence in research, education and medical practice. The AGOS is an organization composed of individuals attaining national prominence in scholarship in the discipline of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health. |
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| Journals |
| American Journal of Transplantation |
| With its high quality content, an average time to first decision of 21.5 days, and an Impact Factor of 5.678 (ranked no. 1 in transplantation, no. 2 in surgery), the American Journal of Transplantation is the journal you can’t be without.
The journal serves as a forum for debate and re-assessment and is a major new platform for promoting understanding, improving results and advancing science in this dynamic field. Published monthly, the American Journal of Transplantation provides an essential resource for researchers and clinicians around the world.
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| Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases |
| Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases covers all aspects of prostatic diseases, in particular prostate cancer, the subject of intensive basic and clinical research world-wide. The journal also reports on exciting new developments being made in diagnosis, surgery, radiotherapy, drug discovery and medical management. |
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| International Journal of Impotence Research: The Journal of Sexual Medicine |
| The International Journal of Impotence Research: The Journal of Sexual Medicine is an international, multidisciplinary, academic and scientific publication whose purposes are to provide opportunities for communication among scholars, researchers and practitioners about sexual function and dysfunction and to support the highest standards of ethics and professionalism in research, education and clinical practice of sexual medicine. |
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| Nature Clinical Practice Urology |
| Published monthly in print and online, Nature Clinical Practice Urology features unique content designed to be of real, practical value in making diagnosis and treatment decisions. Sections include editorial and opinion pieces, highlights from the current literature, commentaries on the application of recent research to practical patient care, comprehensive reviews, and in-depth case studies. |
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| Journal of Endourology |
| The only peer-reviewed journal completely devoted to the closed, controlled manipulation of the urinary tract. Contains papers on percutaneous renal and ureteral procedures, including extraction of calculi, dilation or incision of strictures, and diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract tumors; ureteroscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic indications, and laparoscopic urological procedures; endoscopic use of lasers, and extracorporeal lithotripsy of renal and ureteral stones. |
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| The Journal of Urology |
| The most widely read publication in the field, The Journal of Urology brings solid coverage – all the clinically relevant information needed to stay at the forefront of this dynamic field. The journal presents investigative studies on critical areas of research and practice; survey articles providing short condensations of the best and most important urology literature worldwide; and practice-oriented reports on interesting clinical observations. |
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