The International Evidence Based Urology (EBU) Working Group is closely affiliated with the University of Florida Evidence-based Medicine and Health Outcomes Research Program. It represents an informal collaboration of individuals with an interest in advancing the evidence based clinical practice of urology through education and research. The group strongly encourages international collaboration and exchange and welcomes new members. Specific missions of the group include:

• Developing, delivering and evaluating education in evidence based clinical practice for urologists
• Furthering the methodological quality and transparent reporting of urological research
• Performing systematic reviews and cost-effectiveness analyses of diagnostics tests and therapeutic interventions in urology
• Developing evidence based resources and knowledge translation services at the point of care to optimize clinical decision-making, improve safety and reduce medical error