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William P. Didusch Art and History Award

The AUA William P. Didusch Art and History Award may be presented annually to recognize contributions to urological art (e.g. illustrations, sculpture, still photography, motion pictures) or lifetime contributions to the history of urology.

Recipients of the AUA William P. Didusch Art and History Award are:

2023 Award Winner
Ronald Rabinowitz, MD

For revitalizing interest in urologic history through exceptional leadership and mentorship as AUA Historian

2022 Award Winner
Kevin R. Loughlin, MD, MBA

For demonstrating a passion for medical history and extensive publications on urological history

2021 Award Winner
John L. Phillips, MD

For decades of outstanding writings, cataloging urologic history, and innovative use of history to educate residents

2020 Award Winner
Michael E. Moran, MD

For extensive written contributions on urologic history and dedicated service as museum curator

2019 Award Winner
John M. Barry, MD

For outstanding artistic line drawings and photographs used in publications, and for designing original urologic emblems.

2018 Award Winner
Erwin W. Rugendorff, MD

For decades of support for the Didusch Center for Urologic History and outstanding writing on the history of medicine and philately.

2017 Award Winner
Friedrich H. Moll, MD

For outstanding contributions to the history of urology, especially the history of endoscopy, the transfer of science and knowledge between Europe and North America and the fate of German urologists under national socialism.

2016 Award Winner
William L. Parry, MD

For continuous dedication in preserving the art and history of urology, naming the William P. Didusch Center for Urologic History and creating four award winning urology exhibits.

2015 Award Winner
Lawrence W. Jones, MD

For contributions and service as editor-in-chief of The American Urological Association Centennial History 1902 – 2002 and a lifelong commitment to the promotion of the history of urology.

2014 Award Winner
Tupper Stevens

For outstanding contributions to the William P. Didusch Center for Urologic History through the organization and exceptional presentation of the traveling history exhibits.

2013 Award Winner
Harry C. Miller, Jr., MD

For outstanding contributions to the written and photographic history of urology.

2012 Award Winner
Harry W. Herr, MD

For outstanding contributions to the publication and presentation of the history of urology.

2011 Award Winner
Robert Meyer, MD

For outstanding photographic documentation and written contributions to urological history in the United States and Canada.

2010 Award Winner
Robin R. Franklin, MSMI, CME

For outstanding illustrations depicting urologic diseases and surgical techniques.

2009 Award Winner
Robert J. De Klotz, MD

For outstanding contributions in educating members about urologic history and donation of artifacts to the Didusch Museum and AUA Western Section.

2008 Award Winner
Robert S. Waldbaum, MD

For service as the AUA Historian from 2000-2004 and dedicated support of the William P. Didusch Center for Urologic History in the new AUA headquarters facility

2007 Award Winner
David A. Bloom, MD

For his longstanding and numerous contributions to the history of urology

2006 Award Winner
Robert C. Benassi

For outstanding contributions to urological education through the conceptual clarity and artistic excellence in the development of a computer graphics system for medical illustrations.

2005 Award Winner
No Award Given

2004 Award Winner
Sakti Das, MD

For outstanding contributions in urologic art including award winning photography, motion pictures and videos, and for dedication and commitment to the urologic education through this media.