Most institutions have strict and explicit policies to deal with sexual harassment through internal mechanisms that include appropriate disciplinary action following due process. The sensitivity to gender discrimination seems high. But there remain several areas where blatant gender discrimination continues. SWIU would like to hear about your problems: remember our mission is to mentor women in urology. If that means the Society needs to help you with gender discrimination at your program, hospital or practice, we are here to catalogue that complaint and to offer support and resources that you may not be aware of. Please contact the officers or members of the Board with these issues.

The American Urological Association has been supportive of SWIU and the female members of the Association with the establishment of the policies laid out in the PDF document below. Please click on the link to download the PDF and view the policies:

American Urological Association Policy Statements
Regarding Harassment and Gender Issues