Keith Kirkland and Villis Marshall Awards
These Awards recognise the best SET Urology Trainee presentations in the Keith Kirkland and Villis Marshall session at the USANZ Annual Scientific Meeting.
Keith Kirkland Award is given for the best presentation by a SET trainee for a study with research endpoints having a direct clinical impact related to individual patient care.
Villis Marshall Award is given for the best presentation by a SET trainee undertaking full time research, or other studies performed by clinical trainees in which epidemiological, economic, or basic science/translational content are the primary outcomes examined.
Background
Dr Keith Kirkland was a driving force and one of the founding members of the Sydney Urological Association, which subsequently became the Urological Society of Australasia. He was the Foundation Secretary and Treasurer of the Society between 1937 and 1946, the President from 1947-1948 and Treasurer again from 1950-1953. He was made a Fellow of the Society in 1963. Dr Kirkland was instrumental in establishing the ASM, with the first meeting held in Sydney in 1944
Prof Villis Raymond Marshall is internationally recognised for his work as a urologist, educator and researcher, particularly in the areas of kidney disease and prostate function. He has had a long and distinguished career which started at the RAH in 1965. He is the author of over 300 articles in peer reviewed journals; and has lectured extensively at a range of international medical conferences. He has received many awards and honours including the St John's honour (the major body training volunteer ambulance personnel throughout the country, 1999), appointment as a Companion of the Order of Australia (2006). Professor Marshall is also a Distinguished Fellow of our Society, Past-President, Senior Examiner and Board of Urology Chair.
Eligibility
All abstracts submitted by Trainees for presentation at the USANZ ASM will be assessed by members of the Board of Urology and Regional Training Committees, according to the Keith Kirkland / Villis Marshall Abstract Scoring System. The scoring system assigns points based on the design and quality of the study.
Trainees with abstracts that meet the research criteria and are of sufficient quality will be nominated to present their research at the ASM in the Keith Kirkland/Villis Marshall session.
To be eligible for consideration, Trainees must:
- Be a Trainee Member of USANZ
- Have undertaken research in either a clinical training position or full-time research position
- Present in the Keith Kirkland and Villis Marshall session at the USANZ ASM
Research that has already been presented will be considered, provided the previous presentation was made before the trainee's appointment to the SET Program in Urology.
Initial Assessment
Members of the BOU and Regional Training Committees will assess all abstracts submitted by trainees for presentation at the ASM. Abstracts will be scored using the Keith Kirkland / Villis Marshall Abstract Scoring System. The scoring system assigns points based both the design and the quality of the study.
Trainees with abstracts that meet the research criteria and are of sufficient quality, will be nominated to present their research at the Keith Kirkland/Villis Marshall session at the USANZ ASM.
Judging Process
3 members of the BOU or Regional Training Committees, who have no conflict of interest in respect of any of the presenters, are appointed to judge the presentations. Judges will complete the Keith Kirkland / Villis Marshall Presentation Scoring Sheet for each presentation, considering the scientific content, presentation style and materials, and discussion of subject matter.
The scores awarded during the initial assessment process and the judging of presentations are combined to determine successful award recipients.
Prize and Presentation
The Keith Kirkland and Villis Marshall Awards are presented with a certificate of acknowledgement at the USANZ ASM Gala Dinner. For each Award, the winner will receive a cash prize of $1,000 from USANZ and an Australasian Urological Foundation (AUF) Travelling Fellowship to the value of $2,500 for each recipient to present their work overseas.
We extend our gratitude to the AUF for its generosity with these awards.