Irish Society of Urology
The Irish Society of Urology (ISU) was founded in 1973 to promote the specialty of urology and its related Medical Sciences in Ireland, and to encourage and promote urological training and scientific research. We provide a forum for collaboration, education and the advancement of urological care in Ireland our members are committed to maintaining the highest technical standards, educating students and trainees, and supporting the next generation of urologists.
Society Mission and Strategy
Our mission is to promote excellence in urological education, training, practice and research for the benefit of patients in Ireland. The ISU seeks by processes of collegiate interaction, collaboration, education and training to achieve excellence in urological patient care within our hospitals and clinics and to produce world-class fully trained urologists as the outcome of our postgraduate urological training system.
The ISU is advisory to the Irish Department of Health, the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Joint Committee for Higher Surgical Training (JCHST) concerning urological manpower issues and urological training. The ISU is a partner of the European Association of Urology and European Urology is the Official Journal of the ISU
ISU Structure and Governance
The Irish Society of Urology is composed of urologists and urology trainees within a range of membership categories including Full, Associate, Trainee and Honorary members. Currently, there are approximately 165 ISU members including all categories of membership. Membership of ISU for urologists is by election at the ISU Annual General Meeting, following proposal by an existing member of ISU. Membership for urology trainees is sought by application to the ISU Training Programme Director. The ISU is governed by a Council consisting of 12 elected members, including the ISU President, Vice-President and Immediate Past President, who together form the ISU Executive. It is the role of the ISU Executive to lead the Council in deciding and implementing policy. The ISU Council is the governing body of the Irish Society of Urology.
Richard Power
President
Paddy O'Malley
Vice-President
Hubert Gallagher
Immediate Past President
Fardod O'Kelly
Honorary Secretary
Anna Walsh
Honorary Treasurer
History of ISU
The Irish Society of Urology was founded in xxxx by a group of 12 founding members urologists. The first meeting was held the same year and Mr J KKKKKK was elected as the first ISU President. It was agreed that all of the 12 urologists would form the first ISU National Council. The first independent urology unit in Ireland was established at the Meath Hospital, Heytesbury Street, Dublin in 1949, following an agreement in principle with the Minister for Health in 1948.
Past Presidents of ISU
Since its founding, the Irish Society of Urology has been led by distinguished surgeons whose vision and dedication have shaped the specialty in Ireland. Our history reflects decades of progress in surgical techniques, patient care, and medical education. The role of President has been held by leaders from across the country, each contributing to the growth and reputation of the Society. From the early days of establishing a unified professional body to the present era of technological innovation, the ISU continues to evolve while honouring the contributions of those who came before.