American Urological Association Announces Incoming Editor for The Journal of Urology®

BALTIMORE, Oct. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Dr. Joseph A. Smith, Jr., of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has been selected by the AUA Board of Directors as the new editor of The Journal of Urology®.  Dr. Smith will assume his new role on July 1, 2015.

An active member of the urology community, Dr. Smith is currently William L. Bray professor and chairman of the Department of Urologic Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Dr. Smith brings vast editorial experience to his new position, including 25 years of serving as associate editor, assistant editor or editorial board member for more than 15 international and domestic journals, as well as working with The Journal of Urology®, for which he most recently served as associate editor. Additionally, Dr. Smith has co-authored more than 355 journal articles and more than 100 book chapters.  

"We are looking forward to working with Dr. Smith in his new role as editor of The Journal of Urology®," said AUA President, Dr. William Bohnert. "He brings the necessary expertise, commitment and skills to lead The Journal as well as a sound understanding of the field of urology and the global publishing industry - we are excited about our future with him as editor."

As editor of The Journal of Urology®, Dr. Smith will work with an elite group of associate, section, assistant and feature editors, an Editorial Board and the AUA Board of Directors to fulfill the mission of The Journal and remain at the forefront of such a dynamic field as urology.  Additionally, Dr. Smith will be responsible for making recommendations pertaining to improved dissemination of clinical scientific content, advise the editors and Editorial Board members on matters of editorial policy, and coordinate editorial activities with the AUA Publications Department staff and publisher.

"I couldn't be more pleased with the choice of Dr. Jay Smith as Editor of The Journal of Urology® - an outstanding surgeon, educator and global leader in Urology, he will be a phenomenal steward as The Journal achieves even greater prominence," said Dr. William Steers, current Editor of The Journal of Urology®. "Dr. Smith is extremely familiar with its operational and strategic issues, which allows him to position our Journal for even greater success. His years of hard work and dedication on behalf of The Journal have provided insights into its past as he guides it forward toward the future."

Dr. Smith holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN and received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN. He is a leader and member of several medical associations and societies, including the American Medical Association, American Board of Urology, Southeastern Section of the AUA, Society of Urologic Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, International Society for Laser Surgery, American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons, American Association of Clinical Urologists, Société Internationale D'Urologie and Society of University Urologists.

About The Journal of Urology®: Established in 1917, The Journal of Urology® (www.jurology.com) is the official journal of the American Urological Association (www.auanet.org). It is the most widely read and highly cited journal in the field. It brings to its readership all the clinically relevant information needed to stay at the forefront of this dynamic field. This top-ranking journal presents investigative studies on critical areas of research and practice, survey articles providing short condensations of the best and most important urology literature worldwide and practice-oriented reports on interesting clinical observations.

About the American Urological Association: Founded in 1902 and headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland, the American Urological Association is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology, and has more than 21,000 members throughout the world. The AUA is a premier urologic association, providing invaluable support to the urologic community as it pursues its mission of fostering the highest standards of urologic care through education, research and the formulation of health policy.

Contact:
Christine Frey, AUA
410-689-3731, cfrey@AUAnet.org

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SOURCE American Urological Association