This week-long conference is designed for first- and second-year residents in urology. Emphasis is on basic sciences and the clinical applicability to urology.
William D. Steers, M.D.
Course Director
Dan Theodorescu, M.D., Ph.D.
Course Co-director
Note: Lunch is on your own. Limited to 8.5 hours course time per person. Additional fees apply.
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Faculty
Course Director
William D. Steers, M.D.
Department Head
Professor & Chair of Urology
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
Course Co-director
Dan Theodorescu, M.D., Ph.D.
Paul Mellon Professor Urology
Professor of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics
Director, Paul Mellon Prostate Cancer Institute
Department of Urology
Charlottesville, VA
Faculty
William Dahut, M.D.
Chief, Genitourinary Clinical Research Section
Medical Oncology Branch
National Cancer Institute
Bethesda, MD
David A. Diamond, M.D.
Department of Urology
Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
Adam P. Klausner, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Division of Urology
VCU Medical Center
Richmond, VA
W. Marston Linehan, M.D.
Chief, Urologic Oncology Branch Urologist
National Cancer Institute
Bethesda, MD
Bernhard T. Mittemeyer, M.D.
President (Interim)
Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX
Glenn M. Preminger, M.D.
Director, Comphrensive Kidney Stone Center
Professor of Urologic Surgery
Division of Urologic Surgery
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
Bradley Schwartz, D.O., FACS
Associate Professor, Urology
Director, Center for Laparoscopy and Endourology
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Springfield, IL
John F. Redman, M.D.
Professor of Urology
Department of Urology
University of Arkansas
College of Medicine
Little Rock, AR
E. Darracott Vaughan Jr., M.D.
Department of Urology
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Manhattan, NY
Mark A. Weiss, M.D.
Medical Director, Pathology Services
The Urology Group
Cincinnati, OH
Local Faculty
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
Kenneth L. Brayman, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Surgery
Department of Surgery
Division of Transplantation
Raymond A. Costabile, M.D.
Jay Y. Gillenwater Professor of Surgery and Vice Chairman
Department of Urology
Mikel L. Gray, Ph.D.
Professor of Nursing
Department of Urology
Stacey E. Mills, M.D.
Professor of Pathology
Department of Pathology
Robert A. Older, M.D.
Professor Emeritus of Radiology
William Petri Jr., M.D., Ph.D.
Wade Hampton Frost Professor of Epidemiology
Professor of Medicine, Microbiology, and Pathology
Patrice K. Rehm, M.D., FACR
Associate Professor
Department of Radiology
Director of Nuclear Medicine
Radionuclide Imaging
Michael Rein, M.D.
Professor of Internal Medicine
Department of Medicine
Division of Infectious Disease
Mitchell H. Rosner, M.D., FACP
Assistant Professor
Director, Nephrology Fellowship Training Program
Associate Chair Department of Medicine
Division of Nephrology
Bernard F. Schneider, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
Department of Radiation Oncology
Noah S. Schenkman, M.D.
Associate Professor of Urology
Laurence R. Watson, RDMS
Director of Ultrasound
Department of Urology
Basic Sciences for Urology Residents CME Information
Continuing Medical Education Accreditation
The American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc. (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 American Urological Association designates this educational activity for a maximum of 39.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AUAER Disclosure Policy
As a provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the AUA must insure 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 or 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.
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 410-689-3756 if you require special assistance to fully participate in the meeting.
Registration Fee Includes
The registration includes scientific sessions, meeting syllabus, coffee/refreshment breaks, continental breakfasts and lunches.
Registration Desk
Registration will be at the Omni Hotel on Saturday and Sunday only, from 6:30 to 8:00 a.m. You must go to the Omni Hotel for your course materials. No registration materials will be available at the University. Free parking and shuttle service to the course will be available. The syllabus is distributed at registration - one per registrant.
Transportation
Transportation will be provided between the Omni Hotel and the University of Virginia on Saturday through Wednesday. Transportation will not be provided for the optional courses on Friday.
Hotel Information
The Omni Charlottesville Hotel is located at 235 W. Main Street in Charlottesville, VA, in the heart of the historic district on the Downtown Mall. This area features a wide variety of specialty shops, boutiques and restaurants in an authentically restored setting. This four diamond property offers an exercise room, men and women's saunas, indoor and outdoor pools, a restaurant and lounge. Complimentary wireless internet access is available in all guestrooms. Complimentary parking is available for hotel guests.
Reservation deadline is Thursday, May 17, 2008. After the deadline date, reservation requests will be accepted on a space available and a rate available basis.
Discounted rates: | | $105—single |
| | $105—double |
Omni Charlottesville Hotel is holding a block of rooms for meeting attendees. 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.
For Reservations:
Phone: 1-800-843-6664
Web Site: www.omnihotels.com (Enter Code # 11200103689)
Fax: Fax this form to 434-817-6493
Very Important: You must identify yourself with the AUA meeting to receive the special meeting rates. Rates will not be changed at check-in or check-out for guests who fail to identify themselves with the AUA.
Guarantee: All reservations must be guaranteed for late arrival by credit card or personal/cashier's check made payable to: Omni Charlottesville Hotel. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12:00 noon.
Conference Confirmation
Conference Confirmation Space is limited and reservations are accepted in the order received. A written confirmation will be sent from our office approximately two weeks after your registration is received and processed.
Registration Fees |
Basic Sciences for Urology Residents | | $375
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Optional Courses – First Come, First Served |
Urodynamics | | $65 |
Ultrasound | | $65 |
Imaging | | $100 |
Laparoscopy Training Laboratory | | $300 |
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations and Refund Policy Through May 9, 2008 the cancellation fee is $75. Cancellations received after May 9, 2008 will be refunded minus $150 administrative fee. No registration fees will be refunded after June 6, 2008. The AUA has the right to cancel this course if a minimum enrollment is not reached by Monday, May 5, 2008. If the AUA cancels this course, registration fees will be refunded in full and notification will be sent by Wednesday, May 7, 2008.
Confirmation and Travel Please make your travel arrangements only after receiving your registration confirmation. The confirmation is mailed to you within 10 working days of registration.
