Urology takes care of medical and surgical treatments of various diseases and disorders of the urinary (male and female) as well as disorders of the reproductive system (male) with a wide variety of medical and surgical treatments. This discipline is primarily surgical, but also uses a variety of non-surgical procedures.

The Continuing Professional Development Committee of the Quebec Urological Association's mission is to promote excellence in urology through innovative, relevant and evidence-based educational programs to maintain and improve the knowledge and the professional skills as well as improve the quality of care offered to patients.

The Foundation was created officially during the 1999 QUA Annual meeting. At the end of year 2000, The Foundation received full accreditation as a non-profit organization.