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Founded in 1902, the American Urological Association is a professional organization for the advancement of urologic patient care. It employs more than 15,000 people and offers a wide range of services, such as publications, research, annual meeting, continuing medical education and the formulation of health policy. The association is governed by a board of directors that includes officers, section representatives and a group of nonvoting consultants. Located in Linthicum, Md., the association operates an award program to provide young urology faculty with an international perspective on urologic medicine. It also operates a scholar program that allows one urologist scholar from an underserved country to visit the United States for observing urologic surgeries and procedures, and attending clinics and staff activities.

The International Organization of Masters, Mates Pilots has been serving licensed deck officers, state pilots, marine engineers, and shore-side clerical service workers since 1887. With a long-standing history of expertise and professionalism, this organization is dedicated to supporting and representing its members in the maritime industry. Generated from their website's infomation