83rd Annual Meeting - Scottsdale, Arizona
October 28 - November 1, 2007

AWARD PROGRAMS & CALL FOR ESSAY CONTEST

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 It must not be published prior to the date of the meeting.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.

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?

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.

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 when it is submitted for publication?

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 Friday, October 27, 2006.

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 

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.