The American Urological Association (AUA) is a premier urologic association, providing invaluable support to the urologic community. Our mission is to promote the highest standards of urological clinical care through education, research and the formulation of health care policy. The AUA was founded in 1902 and is headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland. The AUA is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology and has a commitment to advancing urologic research and education. The AUA provides a wide range of services to its members, including educational opportunities, practice management tools, and advocacy resources. The AUA also publishes the Journal of Urology, the most widely read and highly cited urology journal in the world.