Sexual Medicine: Management of Female Sexual Dysfunction

14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Washington DC

December 12-13, 2008

Target Audience
General urologists, urogynecologists, female urologists, neurourologists, uro-oncologists, andrologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and physicians performing female sexual dysfunction clinical trials.

Course Description/Purpose/Need
This course will provide the urologist and urologic allied healthcare professional who may already see women presenting with urologic conditions with the basic science principles and a rational, step-care clinical paradigm to better care for women’s sexual health concerns. Diagnostic strategies will include history and physical examination, use of vulvoscopy, quantitative sensory testing, blood tests and genital blood flow testing. Management strategies will include pelvic floor physical therapy, pharmacologic treatments (hormonal and non-hormonal) and surgical management. This learning experience will include didactic lectures, questions and answers, case studies with ample discussion to emphasize critical points. Extensive handout materials for future reference by attendees will be provided.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• interpret the current state-of-the-art in basic science, physiology and pathophysiology of female sexual function and dysfunction
• describe the multi-disciplinary nature of the step-care treatment paradigm for female sexual dysfunction
• determine when a referral to a psychologist, physical therapist and/or sexual medicine physician is required for the woman with sexual dysfunction
• diagnose and treat, with sex steroid hormones and other medical therapies, a woman with sexual dysfunction presenting in a community setting
• identify when a woman with sexual dysfunction should consider surgical options

Scientific Program Schedule

Course Director
Irwin Goldstein, MD
Clinical Professor of Surgery
University of California of San Diego
Director, Sexual Medicine
Alvarado Hospital
San Diego, CA
Editor-in-Chief, The Journal of Sexual Medicine

Faculty

Noel N. Kim, PhD
Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer
Senior Investigator
The Institute for Sexual Medicine
Alagin Research LLC
San Diego, CA

Susan Kellogg, PhD, CRNP
Professor: OBGYN: Drexel University College of Medicine
Professor Human Sexuality: Widener University
Director of Sexual Medicine
The Pelvic & Sexual Health Institute
Philadelphia, PA

Kristene E. Whitmore, MD
Medical Director, Pelvic & Sexual Health Institute
Chair of Urology and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
Drexel University College of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA

Andrew T. Goldstein, MD, FACOG
George Washington Universityv
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Associate Clinical Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Director, The Centers for Vulvovaginal Disorders
Washington DC, Annapolis, MD and New York, NY

Continuing Medical Education Accreditation
The American Urological Association (AUA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The AUA takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

Credit Designation
The AUA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AUA Disclosure Policy
As a provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the AUA must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its activities.

All faculty participating in an educational activity provided by the AUA are required to disclose to the audience any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest to the provider. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent faculty with relevant financial relationships from serving as faculty, but rather to provide members of the audience with information on which they can make their own judgments. The AUA must resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the commencement of the educational activity. It remains for the audience to determine if the faculty’s relationships may influence the educational content with regard to exposition or conclusion. When unlabeled or unapproved uses are discussed, these are also indicated.

Unlabeled or Unapproved Use of Drugs or Devices
It is the policy of the AUA to require the disclosure of all references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices prior to the presentation of educational content. The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain reference(s) to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses.

Disclaimer
The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty, authors, and other experts whose input is included in this program are their own and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of the AUA. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.

Evidence-based Content
As a provider of continuing medical education accredited by the ACCME, it is the policy of the AUA to review and certify that the content contained in this CME activity is valid, fair, balanced, scientifically rigorous, and free of commercial bias.

Audio, Video and Photographic Equipment
Audio, video and other photographic recording equipment is prohibited inside AUA meeting rooms.

Special Assistance
We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special needs will help us better serve you. Call 410-689-4030 at least ten days prior to the course if you require special assistance to fully participate in the meeting.

Hotel Information

The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. is a sophisticated haven of elegance and service in the heart of the District. The hotel is located in one of the city’s most picturesque neighborhoods and offers guests easy access to all the culture surrounding our nation’s Capital. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. consistently captures AAA’s Five Diamond Award and features 300 elegantly appointed guest rooms including 32 suites. This hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of Georgetown with easy access to the White House, Smithsonian Museum and many other historic downtown areas.

Telephone: 202-835-0500

To hold a reservation, a major credit card number must be provided.

Guest Room Rate: $230 single/double occupancy. Reference the AUA Female Sexual Dysfunction meeting to receive the special group rate.

Cut-off Date: November 17, 2008

Guest rooms may not be available at the AUA special rate after this date. Once the group room block is full, which may be prior to the cut-off date, the AUA is unable to guarantee rooms at this rate or at this hotel.

Transportation: Cab fare from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is approximately $15 - $20 and takes approximately 15 - 30 minutes depending on the time of day.

Car Rental: Avis is offering special discounted rates to all meeting attendees. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-331-1600 and reference the AUA Avis World Wide Discount (AWD) number J907607 or visit www.avis.com. Be sure to enter the AWD number J907607 and Best in the rate code to receive the available discount.

Cancellation Policy
Through November 11, 2008 the cancellation fee is $125. Cancellations received after November 11, 2008 will be refunded minus a $150 administrative fee. No registration fees will be refunded after December 1, 2008. The AUA has the right to cancel this course if a minimum enrollment is not reached by Monday, November 10, 2008. If the AUA cancels this course registration fees will be refunded in full and notification will be sent by Wednesday, November 12, 2008.

Conference Confirmation
A written confirmation will be sent from our office approximately two weeks after your registration is received and processed.