The AUA Annual Review Course

26.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Addison, Texas

July 9-12, 2009

List Price:     $650.00

AUA Member Residents—Free Registration until December 15, 2008

Daniel A. Shoskes, MD
Allen F. Morey, MD
Course Co-directors

Course Purpose and Philosophy
The AUA Annual Review Course fundamental and underlying philosophy is one of formalizing and disseminating current as well as basic urologic knowledge. Urologists interested in a quick review of urology “from A to Z” find this is a great refresher course.

Course Learning Objectives
After completion of this course, you should be able to:

• review basic, generally accepted urological practices for superior patient care
• discuss core knowledge of urology necessary for Part I of the American Board of Urology (ABU) qualifying examination and for the recertification examination.

Target Audience Designed specifically for residents preparing for Part I of the ABU Qualifying Examination, and for practicing urologists taking the Re-certification Examination. This is an intense three and one-half day course led by 26 of the best in urologic academia and covers the subjects tested by the ABU.

In-depth Meeting Syllabus The meeting syllabus is a comprehensive study guide, providing in-depth review of every subject. It is a specific and valuable resource, free to all attending the course. After the course, a limited supply of the four-volume syllabus with a CD-ROM of the content of the four volumes will be available for $175.

Scientific Program Schedule

Faculty

Daniel A. Shoskes, MD
Professor of Surgery
Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute
The Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH

Allen F. Morey, MD
Professor, Department of Urology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX

Daniel A. Shoskes, MD, and Allen F. Morey, MD, collaborated in the design of this comprehensive course, identified and invited 24 leaders in urology to serve on this prestigious faculty. Each faculty member presents an overview of an area(s) identified as important in preparation for the American Board of Urology (ABU) Qualifying and Re-certification Examinations.

The speakers have no direct knowledge of the actual questions, but are familiar with the required subject matter to be tested. Speakers highlight important points and provide direction in study. The presentations at the meeting are overviews only.

Hotel Information

The course will be held at the Hotel InterContinental Dallas and you can reserve your guest room by calling 972-386-6000 or 800-386-1592. You may request the AUA group rate of $140 single/double occupancy if reserved by June 1, 2009.

Book early! Rooms may not be available as the meeting dates approach.

Conference rooms can be cold, please bring a sweater or jacket to the conference.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be written and received no later than noon, June 20, 2009 via mail or fax to 410-689-3912 and are subject to a 50% cancellation fee. All “no-shows” will be charged the cost of registration fees. Registration fees will not be refunded after noon ET on June 30, 2009.

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

Accreditation Statement
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 Statement
The AUA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 26.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AUA Disclosure Policy
As a provider accredited by the ACCME, the AUA must insure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its sponsored activities.

All faculty participating in an educational activity sponsored/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 of drugs or devices are discussed, these must also be indicated.

Audio, Video, Photographic Equipment
Meeting registrants are advised that audio, video and other photographic or recording equipment are prohibited inside AUA meeting rooms.

Special Assistance/Dietary Needs
The AUA, an organization accredited for CME, complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act §12112(a). If any participant is in need of special assistance or has any dietary restrictions, a written request should be submitted at least one month in advance. For additional assistance with your request please call 800-908-9414.

ABU Disclaimer
These courses are sponsored by the AUA and are not in any way associated with or endorsed by the American Board of Urology (ABU). The ABU advises candidates that participation in these courses or any other organization’s courses has no bearing upon their standing or acceptance.