Best of the 2009 AUA Annual Meeting: Cutting-Edge Topics in Urology

14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Miami, FL

August 7–9, 2009

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Target Audience
This course is designed for urologists and allied health professionals who wish to obtain the latest updates and cutting-edge science in the field. Presented topics are the best from the 2009 Annual Meeting and will enhance professional knowledge gaps and enable attendees to apply evidence-based science to their practices.

Course Description/Purpose/Need
The courses selected for this meeting were based on the needs expressed by the AUA membership during their most recent needs assessment survey. Those topics identified include state-of-art lectures on kidney cancer, erectile dysfunction, guidelines, coding and reimbursement, advanced laparoscopic and robotic oncology, and bladder cancer. Attendees will benefit from the lectures presented on these topics and actual take-home messages that can be applied to their practices. All educational offerings will enhance patient assessment and outcomes.

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

• discuss the physiology and pathophysiology of erectile function and dysfunction in men at risk for this difficult condition
• evaluate and treat patients with small renal masses (SRMs)
• analyze the technical steps of radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy, renal cryotherapy and radio frequency ablation (RFS), laparoscopic RPLND
• identify appropriate patients and techniques for a minimally invasive approach to SUI and POP repair
• review the new coding and reimbursement requirements for 2009
• review the current AUA Guidelines and Best Practice Policy documents related to urologic malignancies
• discuss the nuances of performing a proper endoscopic resection of bladder tumors

Support our Initiative to GO GREEN

• The syllabus publication for the Cutting-Edge Topics in Urology course will be provided on a CD-ROM.
• Electronic copies of the presentations will be available for download and print prior to the course.
• The Web site for accessing the handouts will be e-mailed to registrants two weeks prior to the course.

Audience Response System
Enhance your learning experience with the Audience Response System (ARS). The ARS will be provided throughout the course to facilitate an interactive learning environment and offer an opportunity for participants to actively engage in audience discussion during the course presentations.

Scientific Program Schedule

Course Director
Gopal H. Badlani, MD
Professor and Vice-Chair of Clinical Affairs
Director, Urogynecology Regenerative Medicine Program
Department of Urology
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Winston Salem, NC

Faculty

Steven C. Campbell, MD, PhD
Professor of Surgery
Residency Program Director
Section of Urologic Oncology
Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH

Cully C. Carson III, MD, FACS
Rhodes Distinguished Professor
Chief of Urology
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC

Sam S. Chang, MD, FACS
Associate Professor of Urologic Surgery
Department of Urologic Surgery
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN

Jeffrey A. Dann, MD
AUA Representative to the AMA CPT Advisory Panel
Atlantic Urology Associates
Daytona Beach, FL

Inderbir S. Gill, MD, MCh
Chairman and The Donald G. Skinner Professor
Department of Urology
Executive Director, USC Institute of Urology
Associate Dean (Clinical Innovation)
Keck School of Medicine
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Mark S. Soloway, MD
Professor and Chairman
Department of Urology
University of Miami School of Medicine
Miami, FL

Hotel and Transportation Information

Four Seasons Hotel Miami
Just a block away from glittering Biscayne Bay, in the heart of the city, Four Seasons presents a sophisticated urban oasis—within reach of the very best of Miami. A sleek tower of luxurious guest rooms and suites offers sweeping views of the city and bay. Abundant options for sports or active enjoyment include deep sea fishing, sailing lessons, golf and tennis.

Registration Fees and Information

Cancellation Policy
Through June 19, 2009 the cancellation fee is $75. If you cancel between June 19, 2009 and July 17, 2009, the cancellation fee is $125. There are no refunds after July 17, 2009.

The AUA has the right to cancel this course if a minimum enrollment is not reached by Monday, July 6, 2009. If the AUA cancels this course, registration fees will be refunded in full and notification will be sent by Wednesday, July 8, 2009.

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

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 (CME) 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 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 of drugs or devices 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 CME 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.

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
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. Just a block from glittering.

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