Hf02-02 Celebrating Pioneers in Urology: The Gold Cystoscope Award Through the Ages

You have accessJournal of UrologyHistory of Urology Forum II (HF02)1 May 2024HF02-02 CELEBRATING PIONEERS IN UROLOGY: THE GOLD CYSTOSCOPE AWARD THROUGH THE AGES Raghuram Reddy, Aden Swayze, Tupper Stevens, Judd W. Moul, and Ranjith Ramasamy Raghuram ReddyRaghuram Reddy , Aden SwayzeAden Swayze , Tupper StevensTupper Stevens , Judd W. MoulJudd W. Moul , and Ranjith RamasamyRanjith Ramasamy View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/01.JU.0001008760.25751.09.02AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: The cystoscope, an instrument regarded as the workhorse of American urologists, has been utilized to evaluate problems pertaining to the bladder and urethra. METHODS: A comprehensive review of the literature on the Gold Cystoscope Award was conducted. Additionally, previous award winners were interviewed. Grateful access to primary sources from museums was also granted. RESULTS: The rich history of the Gold Cystoscope Award traces back to 1977 when Donald G. Skinner, MD first received this prestigious award, which was conjointly sponsored by the American Cystoscope Makers, Incorporated (ACMI) and the American Urological Association (AUA). For the previous four decades (starting in 1936), the ACMI presented a gold-plated boxed set of cystoscope instruments for the winning team of the AUA's Annual Golf Tournament. ACMI was formerly known as Wappler Electric Co., and Frederick Wappler may have provided this prize based on golf's popularity and for promotional purposes. Since 2014, the Gold Cystoscope Award has been sponsored by the AUA solely because of the National Physician Payment Transparency Program, which discouraged physicians receiving gifts from industry. Instead of being transferred between awardees, a completely functional gold cystoscope is awarded to each winner. The criterion for selection is that the recipient must be a urologist who has made remarkable contributions to the field within 10 years of finishing residency training. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, the Gold Cystoscope Award has not only served as a testament to the individual excellence of urologists but also as an enduring symbol of recognizing the advancements in the field of urology. Download PPTDownload PPT Source of Funding: None © 2024 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 211Issue 5SMay 2024Page: e272 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2024 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.Metrics Author Information Raghuram Reddy More articles by this author Aden Swayze More articles by this author Tupper Stevens More articles by this author Judd W. Moul More articles by this author Ranjith Ramasamy More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...