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Calendar

Upcoming events

2019 2020 2021

August 7-10
17th Urological Association of Asia Congress

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia

For programme details, please visit: http://uaa2019.com/programme/programme/

To view more information, please click here.

August 17
6th Annual International Section of Taiwan Urological Association Conference (ISTUA)

The Taiwan Urological Association (TUA) will hold its 6^th annual International section of Taiwan Urological Association Conference (ISTUA), which is taking place in Taichung, Taiwan on August 17^th, 2019. TUA welcomes original abstracts from investigators in the urology community. Submission will be accepted from academic institutions, teaching and community hospitals, or industry. Both TUA members and non-TUA members may participate.

Submitted research may fall into any of the areas below:

Urological oncology
Prostate disease
Functional urology and urodynamics
Pediatric urology
Andrology
Urolithiasis
Endourology and laparoscopy
Epidemiology and others

The deadline for abstract submission is March 31^th, 2019, 11:59 PM Taiwan Time. First authors can expect to be notified of their abstract by mid-May 2019.

Abstracts will be evaluated using a peer review process. Urology research faculty from TUA members will serve as peer reviewers to approve research to display at the Podium or Poster Session.

Submission to

istuasg@gmail.com

The abstract should include title, authors, institution, purpose, materials and methods, results and conclusion

Presentation guide:

Oral presentation (Podium) – 7 min presentation and 2 min discussion

Poster presentation – poster size: 90 cm width and 180 cm length

September 3-6
49th International Continence Society Annual Meeting

Gothenburg, Sweden

ICS 2019 will offer multidisciplinary sessions for delegates in urology, gynaecology, colorectal surgery, physiotherapy, nursing, medical, and basic science disciplines. To ensure maximum interactivity and take-home value we have included various session formats:

State of the Art Lectures
Educational Workshops
Round-Tables
Forum Discussions
Abstract and Video Presentations
E-Poster presentations

You can also be part of this world class programme - submit your abstract by April 1, to present your research at the premium continence and pelvic floor dysfunction meeting!

For more information, visit the ICS 2019 website: https://www.ics.org/2019

Journal

SIU Members

SIU Members can access The World Journal of Urology through the Members only section.

Non-members can access The World Journal of Urology website for general information.

Starting in January 2015, The World Journal of Urology will be the SIU’s official monthly journal.

Through this new partnership, we will promote a continuous flow of highquality publications to the Journal, and stimulate submission from SIU members around the world.

The Journal is circulated electronically to all SIU active, senior, affiliated and associate members. Trainee members can subscribe for an additional US $25 per year.

Members may opt for print subscriptions, for an additional US$20 (plus US $45 shipping and handling) per year.

SIU Governance

The SIU is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of 25 urologists. All SIU members in good standing are entitled to vote at the General Assembly, held annually at the SIU Congress.

The SIU has approximately 10,000 individual members representing over 130 countries. There are various membership categories (i.e., active, associate, allied health professional, trainee, etc.), which all require sponsorship by an SIU member in good standing and proof of Board Certification.