American Association of Clinical Urologists, Inc. (AACU)

History
The birth of the American Association of Clinical Urologists in 1968 was preceded by a gestation period of several decades of growing concern by American urologists. To understand its relationship to the AUA and to appreciate its origin and subsequent development, one needs to know a bit about the socio-economic and political atmosphere of the period that preceded 1968. In developing this history the Historian, in addition to his personal records and memories, relied heavily on written recollections of the Past-Presidents of the AACU as well as the minutes of meetings preserved by the various previous Historians.

AACU Mission Statement:
The AACU is dedicated to developing and advancing health policy education as it affects urologic practice in order to preserve and promote the professional autonomy of its members and support the highest quality of care for patients.