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2022 Pediatric Urology Fall Congress
71st Annual Meeting
SPU NEWS
  • Read the May issue of the What's Happening at SPU, focusing on the Bladder Exstrophy Task force.
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  • The Urology Care Foundation of the American Urological Association (AUA) Announces Inaugural 2021 Humanitarian Recognition Award Recipient

    Dr. Catherine R. deVries
    Dr. Catherine deVries receives recognition for a lifetime of volunteer urology care in under-resourced communities across the globe.
    The Urology Care Foundation (UCF) is proud to announce Catherine deVries, MD as the recipient of its 2021 inaugural Humanitarian Recognition Award. This award is bestowed upon an individual who exemplifies the spirit of philanthropy as evidenced by their humanitarian work. Dr. deVries is an active member of SPU and the pediatric urology community, presenting at many SPU meetings.
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  • AUA Awards Recognize Two SPU Members

    Congratulations to:
    Michael L. Ritchey, MD SPU Immediate Past President, Michael L. Ritchey, MD for receipt of an AUA Presidential Citation. The AUA Presidential Citations are presented to individuals deemed to have significantly promoted the cause of urology. Dr. Ritchey was selected for his outstanding contributions to pediatric urologic oncology, and leadership with ABU and ABMS supporting urologic certification.
    Ronald Rabinowitz, MD SPU Member Ronald Rabinowitz, MD for receipt of the AUA Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented annually to an individual for outstanding contributions to advance the mission and goals of the AUA. Dr. Rabinowitz was recognized for advancing the mission of the AUA by promoting education, research, and advocacy.

  • Over the last two years, the SPU Intersex Task Force and SPU Leadership have spent a significant amount of time advocating for both the rights of patients and health care professionals that care for patients with intersex and Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH). The result of this work has led to the development of several policy statements.
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  • SPU and the European Society of Paediatric Urology release a joint consensus statement on the Management of Differences of Sex Development (DSD).
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  • SPU and the American Urological Association issue a joint position statement on Pediatric Decision Making and Differences of Sex Development.
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  • Press Release: Legislation Restricting Medical Options
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  • SPU Testifies in California
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Funding Opportunities
Research & Resources
2020 SPU Award Winner
Thomas F. Kolon, MD Thomas F. Kolon, MD to Receive 2020 John W. Duckett, MD Pediatric Urology Research Excellence Award.
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Membership is open to the pediatric urologists and physicians with an interest in the field of pediatric urology. Members also recive a complimentary subscription to Dialogues in Pediatric Urology.
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Certifications
The American Board of Urology offers a subspecialty certificate in Pediatric Urology to those Board Certified Urologists who meet training and practice criteria.
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News and Upcoming Events

2020 Research Grant Winner
Amanda Saltzman, MD
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Pediatric Urologic Oncology Working Group (PUOWG)The Pediatric Urologic Oncology Working Group (PUOWG) is open to SPU members with an interest in pediatric, adolescent and young adult urologic oncology. The PUOWG meets during the SPU Annual Meeting and the Pediatric Urology Fall Congress.

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