AWARD
PROGRAMS
& CALL FOR ESSAY CONTEST
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POSTER
SESSION AWARDS
Submit
your Poster for the most outstanding Poster presentations
awards.
The
awards are:
James L. Goebel Grand Prize: $500
2nd Prize: $300 - 3rd Prize $200
Best of each Session: Ribbon Award
Posters
are designed to permit the author of a technical paper
to explain and illustrate concepts, techniques or
research findings in a simple graphic manner that
will promote understanding more readily than a "rapid
fire" podium address. The posters are 8 feet
in length and 4 feet tall. Upon acceptance, poster
instructions will be mailed. Poster presenters will
be given the opportunity to present his/her poster
during the Poster Sessions. Be sure to click "Poster
Only" on the abstract submittal form.
ESSAY
CONTEST & AWARDS INFORMATION
1st
Prize: $1,000 • 2nd Prize: $700 • 3rd Prize: $300
for both essay contests and engraved plaque.
Subject
matter: The essay may consist of any topic
of urologic interest. It need not be based on research.
It must not be published prior to the date of the
meeting.
Program:
The prize winning essays will be assigned a place
on the Annual Meeting Program. All other papers submitted
in the competition will be considered by the Program
Committee for a place on the program. If the paper
is not acceptable, the paper will be returned to the
author. All program participants must register for
the meeting to present papers.
Rules:
Papers, including illustrations must be submitted
in quadruplicate. The paper should bear the title
of the subject but not the name of the author. The
manuscript form is that required by the Journal of
Urology.
Judges:
The papers are judged by the Essay Committee of the
Western Section. Originality, importance of material
and editorial clarity will be important points in
judging.
Publication:
The prize winning essays should be so designated
when published. You will be notified by mail of the
status of your essay.
Entries:
Address entries to: Western Section AUA, Program Chairman,
1950 Old Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705-7812.
All
program participants must register for the Annual
Meeting to present papers.
Note:
For either contests, select “Essay Contest”
under presentation options on the abstract form.
Contest
1 - Physicians only
Joseph
F. McCarthy/ACMI - Physician Essay Contest
Eligibility:
Any urologist in the geographical area of the Western
Section American Urological Association who has been
out of training no more than 10 years is eligible
to qualify for the contest. The contestant must be
the principal worker and author of the paper.
Accompaniments:
Your McCarthy Essay should be accompanied by the following
information.
1)
Cover Letter: Please include:
A)
Name and address of principal author.
B) Name
of any co-workers who are to appear on the
published paper.
C) For non-WSAUA members,
please answer the questions.
What is your: Date and place of urological
training?
Percentage of practice devoted to urology?
Percentage of time devoted to private practice
as opposed to salaried institutional work?
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2)
Photos or Illustrations: Please label
each photo with paper title.
3)
Abstract Form: Submit one page abstract
form for the Abstract Book. Check the "Essay
Contest" box for choice presentation.
Contest
2 - Residents only
Miley
B. Wesson - Resident Essay Contest
Eligibility: Only residents (does not include fellows)
who have not completed their residency by the time
of the Abstract Submission deadline and are in training
within the geographical area of the Western Section
American Urological Association are eligible to qualify
for the contest. The contestant must be the principal
worker and author of the paper.
Accompaniments:
Your Wesson Essay should be accompanied by the following
information.
1)
Cover Letter: Please include:
A)
Name and address of principal author.
B) Stage and place of Urological
training.
C) Name
of any co-workers who are to appear on the
published paper.
D) Answer questions: Are
you the participant in an on-going research
project?
Is this an original work of yours with advisor(s)?
Will you be the first author on the manuscript
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2)
Letter of Residency Verification:
Letter to be on department letterhead and signed by
the urologist who heads the department.
3)
Abstract Form: Submit one page abstract
form for the Abstract Book. Check the "Essay
Contest" box for choice presentation.
ROUND
TABLE AWARDS INFORMATION
Two
awards for the most interesting, bizarre cases or
tricks of the trade - $500 for each award and engraved
plaque
FOR BOTH CONTESTS: Check “Round Table” on the abstract
form. The Round Table Program will be held on Thursday,
October 29, 2009.
To qualify for the Bodner Stegemann Award:
Your presentation must be limited to
3 minutes in length.
The categories to choose from are:
- A
gadget converted from some other use
- A
diagnostic trick
- A
therapeutic aid, medical or surgical
- A
problem case for which opinion or advice is requested
- Unusual
cases
The
Bodner Stegemann Award: $500 and a beautifully engraved
plaque.
Judging: A panel of judges will award the prize to
the participant whose presentation is considered to
be of most value.
To
qualify for the Hadley Award:
Submit an abstract of your unique, interesting or
bizarre case for the Round Table.
Eligibility: Only Western Section members are eligible.
The Hadley Award: $500 and a beautifully engraved
plaque.
Judging: A panel of judges assigned by the Western
Section will award the cash prize for the best presentation,
basing their decision on the unusual nature of the
case, its level of intrigue and the quality of presentation.
History: This competition was initiated by an endowment
from the estate of Dr. Henry L. Hadley and the Division
of Urology at Loma Linda University. Dr. Henry Hadley,
who passed away in 1993, served as Chairman of Urology
at Loma Linda University from 1965 to 1990. Dr. Hadley
is fondly remembered.
RESIDENT
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Resident
scholarship awards are presented to one outstanding
resident from each of the training facilities in the
Western Section geographic boundaries.
Qualifications:
1)
The resident has submitted an abstract to the annual
meeting.
2)
The abstract has been accepted for presentation.
3)
The resident plans to present the paper and has registered
for the annual meeting.
Scholarship
award winners will be published in the official annual
meeting program book and Mainstream Newsletter.
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