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Forward120th Annual Meeting of the New York Section of the AUA (2024)
The Annual Meeting of the New York Section of the American Urological Association, Inc. is designed to provide a forum for communicating to the members and guest physicians the developing state of the art of science of urological techniques, evaluation and procedures. The program will include original papers presenting new information addressing pertinent clinical topics. Point-counterpoint sessions on topical issues will allow for participants to openly discuss procedures and techniques. Moderators will encourage an active Q&A session with audience participation. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss presentations and address questions to the authors. At the completion of the Annual Meeting, participants should be able to apply this new information on research and techniques in their daily practice.
Target Audience
- Urologists
- Residents
- Advanced Practice Providers
- Researchers
- Medical Students
Learning Objectives
After attending this CME activity, participants will be able to:
- Incorporate the latest techniques in the surgical management of conditions spanning all major disciplines of urology into their practices
- Communicate with patients, families, and stakeholders regarding new research and technology in the field
- Implement evidence-based AUA guidelines, particularly new guidelines, into clinical practice
- Utilize resources to become involved in healthcare advocacy for improving workforce and patient care issues
- Employ best practices for billing and coding clinical encounters in urology
- Demonstrate the professional leadership principles necessary to lead a clinical division or department, as introduced from a multi-generational panel of experts
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NY Disclosure to Learners 2024.pdf
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
AUA ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Urological Association (AUA) and the New York Section of the AUA. The AUA is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation: The American Urological Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Learners: The AUA is not accredited to offer credit to participants who are not MDs or DOs. However, the AUA will issue documentation of participation that states that the activity was certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Evidence Based Content: It is the policy of the AUA to ensure that the content contained in this CME activity is valid, fair, balanced, scientifically rigorous, and free of commercial bias.
AUA Disclosure Policy: All persons in a position to control the content of an educational activity (i.e., activity planners, presenters, authors) are required to disclose to the provider all financial relationships with any commercial interest (aka ineligible company) during the previous 24 months. The AUA must determine if the individual’s relationships may influence the educational content and mitigate any conflicts of interest prior to the commencement of the educational activity. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent individuals with relevant financial relationships from participating, but rather to provide learners information with which they can make their own judgments.
Mitigation of Identified Conflict of Interest: All disclosures will be reviewed by the AUA Conflict of Interest (COI) Review Work Group Chair and/or Vice Chair for identification of conflicts of interest. The AUA COI Review Work Group, working with Office of Education staff, will document the mechanism(s) for management and mitigation of the conflict of interest and final approval of the activity will be documented prior to implementation. Any of the mechanisms below can/will be used to mitigate conflict of interest:
- Peer review for valid, evidence-based content by the AUA COI Review Work Group.
- Attestation that clinical recommendations are evidence-based and free of commercial bias.
- Introduction of a debate format (point-counterpoint)
- Inclusion of moderated panel discussion with unbiased moderator
- Publication of a parallel or rebuttal article for an article that is felt to be biased
- Divestiture of the relationship by faculty
- Recusal from controlling relevant aspects of planning
- Selection of alternative faculty for specific topic
Off-label or Unapproved Use of Drugs or Devices: The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain reference(s) to off-label or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses.
AUA PARTICIPANT INFORMATION & POLICIES
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.
Consent to Use of Photographic Images: Attendance at or participation in AUA meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to AUA's use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the attendee's image or voice in photographs and electronic reproductions of such meetings and activities.
Audio, Video and Photographic Equipment: The use of audio, video and other photographic recording equipment by attendees is prohibited inside AUA meeting rooms.
Reproduction Permission: Reproduction of written materials developed for this AUA course is prohibited without the written permission from individual authors and the American Urological Association.
Special Assistance/Dietary Needs: The AUA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act §12112(a). If any participant is in need of special assistance or has any dietary restrictions, please see the registration desk.
Available Credit
- 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 15.00 Non-Physician Participation