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Fundamentals in Urology Hands-on Skills Training 1 (2022)
Attend Hands-on Skills Training!
Don't miss the Hands-on Skills Training, an intensive course designed specifically for the first- and second-year resident that includes several clinical scenarios that the urologic intern may find themselves encountering in real life.
This is a great complement to the two-day didactic course!
The Hands-on Skills Training will be a half day session with expert urologists, dedicated to resident education, to guide participants who want to gain comfort with performing basic:
Catheterization
Endoscopy
Priapism
Ultrasound
This training will provide the urologic intern valuable experience in a controlled setting before they are encountered in the emergency room, wards, or OR.
REGISTER EARLY AS SKILLS TRAINING SPOTS ARE LIMITED!
REGISTRATION FEES
Membership Category | Early Bird Registration On or Before June 3, 2022 | Standard Registration On or After June 4, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| AUA Member | $225 | $285 |
| Non-Member | $285 | $355 |
NOTE: You must register for one of the live courses in order to add on the Hands-on Skills Training. The Skills Training will be held on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Thomas Jefferson University, Rector Clinical Skills Center. If full capacity is reached, a second option will open up for Saturday, July 9, 2022.
Target Audience
- Early Career Urology Residents
Learning Objectives
After attending this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify different types of catheters for urinary drainage and demonstrate how to inflate/deflate or lock/unlock different catheter types as well as the indications for the utilization of specific catheters.
- Describe the components of cystoscopy, indications, and typical use on floor and demonstrate the use of flexible cystoscopy for difficult foley catheter insertion and stent removal.
- Recognize the indications for bedside ultrasound and review settings and probes.
- Determine differential diagnosis of priapism, perform intercavernosal irrigation and injection of medication, and perform local anesthesia for penile procedures.
| Hands–on Skills Training Thomas Jefferson University, Rector Clinical Skills Center Sunday, July 10, 2022 | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 – 7:30 a.m. | Registration/Continental Breakfast |
| 7:30 – 7:45 a.m. | Hands–on Skills Training Overview |
| 7:45 – 8:00 a.m. | Move to Rotation #1 |
| 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Rotation #1 |
| 9:00 – 9:05 a.m. | Move to Rotation #2 |
| 9:05 – 10:05 a.m. | Rotation #2 |
| 10:05 – 10:20 a.m. | Break/Move to Rotation #3 |
| 10:20 – 11:20 a.m. | Rotation #3 |
| 11:20 – 11:25 a.m. | Move to Rotation #4 |
| 11:25 – 12:45 p.m. | Rotation #4/Course Evaluation |
| 12:45 p.m. | Course Adjourns |
STATIONS/FACULTY:
Catheterization/TRUS: Tracey Krupski, MD, MPH; Mike Williams, MD, MS
Endoscopy: Sammy Elsamra, MD, FACS; Nicole Miller, MD, FACS
Priapism: Sumit Isharwal, MD; Niels Johnsen, MD, MPH; Alexandra Tabakin, MD
Ultrasound: Claire de la Calle, MD, Ahmed Ghazi, MD, FEBU, MBBS;
The Fundamentals in Urology Hands-on Skills Training will be held at the Thomas Jefferson University Rector Clinical Skills & Simulation Center, a 10-minute walk from the Downtown Marriott.
AUA COVID-19 Safety Policies
The AUA will abide by and follow all CDC guidelines, as well as state, local and federal regulations. We will continue to update this page, so please check back for news and additional guidance.
The AUA will institute a COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test Result Entry Protocol for the Fundamentals in Urology Course on July 8-10, 2022.
In practice, this means all AUA attendees, faculty, vendors and staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide negative test results taken 72-hours or less from the time of entry in order to gain access to the event. There is no higher priority for the AUA than delivering a safe and successful course, and we believe this is the safest approach for the well-being of our audience.
The AUA will abide by Thomas Jefferson University, Rector Clinical Skills Center's COVID-19 Safety Policies.
Thomas Jefferson University requires all campus visitors 18 years of age and older to bring proof of vaccination to campus and be prepared to present it to a University official if requested. This requirement is consistent with the City of Philadelphia regulations regarding visitors and vaccination on college campuses, and helps the University keep its students, staff, faculty and visitors safe when they are on our property.
All campus visitors, regardless of age, must wear a surgical N95 or KN-95 mask when in any building on the Jefferson campus.
For more information and resources we encourage you to visit the following resources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Travel Guide
Philadelphia Coronavirus Information Page
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Education Council Disclosures
Education Council Disclosures 2021
COI Review Work Group Disclosures
COI Review Work Group Disclosures 2021
For a full listing of all faculty disclosures, please visit Fundamentals in Urology Course Faculty Disclosures and click on the "Faculty" tab.
AUA Office of Education Staff has nothing to disclose.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
AUA ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
ACCREDITATION:
The American Urological Association (AUA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION:
The American Urological Association designates this live and enduring activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 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.
Available Credit
- 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 4.00 Non-Physician Participation
Price
AUA Members save 25%! For more information on membership benefits, visit www.AUAnet.org/Join.
Hands-on Skills Training Pricing:
Membership Category | Early Bird Registration On or Before June 3, 2022 | Standard Registration On or After June 4, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $225 | $285 |
| Non-Member | $285 | $355 |
CANCELLATION POLICY
AUA Education & Research reserves the right to cancel any portion of this activity if a minimum enrollment is not reached before May 31, 2022. If AUA Education & Research cancels any portion of this activity, notification will be sent by June 7, 2022.
Live Courses: An administrative fee of 15% is assessed if registration is cancelled up to six weeks prior to the course. If registration is cancelled four to six weeks from the course, the cancellation fee is 50% of the registration fee paid. No registration fees will be refunded less than four weeks prior to the course.
Webcast: Cancellations must be made no later than one week prior to the live course. Subscription fees will not be refunded after the cancellation period. Purchases after the live course date are not eligible for a refund.
Registration Transfer: Customers switching from an option of lesser value to a higher value will be required to pay the difference in cost between the two options. Switching to an option of lesser value from a higher value must be made no later than to six weeks prior to the course and will be subject to an administrative fee of 15% of the cost of the course from which they are transferring. Transfer of registration from a higher value option to an option of lesser value past six weeks prior to the course will not receive a refund.
Cancellations must be made in writing. Requests may be made via mail or fax to 410-689-3912. Questions? Call 1-800-908-9414 or email registration@AUAnet.org.
ATTENDEE INFORMATION & POLICIES
AUA Anti-Harassment Policy: AUA Commitment: AUA is committed to providing a safe and productive meeting environment that fosters open dialogue and the exchange of scientific ideas and is free of harassment and discrimination. All meeting participants are expected to behave professionally and treat others with respect, follow venue rules, and alert AUA staff or security of any dangerous situations or anyone in distress.
Reporting Harassment: It is the policy of the AUA that all meeting participants will enjoy an environment free from discrimination, harassment or retaliation. Harassing or offensive behavior by meeting participants will not be tolerated. If an individual experiences or witnesses harassment, he or she should contact Janet Skorepa, AUA EVP, at jskorepa@AUAnet.org or Diane Bieri, AUA General Counsel, at dbieri@AUAnet.org or use a venue phone and ask for security if he or she feels unsafe. All complaints will be treated seriously and responded to promptly.
The AUA reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including refusing or revoking the registration of any individual, without refund, as long as such refusal is consistent with applicable law and AUA policy.
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 American Urological Association (AUA).
Consent to Use of Photographic Images: Registration and 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 registrant or attendee's image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities.
Audio, Video, 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 AUA.
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, a written request should be submitted at least one month in advance. For additional assistance with your request please call 1-800-908-9414.
AUA COVID-19 Safety Policies
The AUA will abide by and follow all CDC guidelines, as well as state, local and federal regulations. We will continue to update this page, so please check back for news and additional guidance.
The AUA will institute a COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test Result Entry Protocol for the Fundamentals in Urology Course on July 8-10, 2022.
In practice, this means all AUA attendees, faculty, vendors and staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide negative test results taken 24-hours or less from the time of entry in order to gain access to the event. There is no higher priority for the AUA than delivering a safe and successful course, and we believe this is the safest approach for the well-being of our audience.
The AUA will abide by Thomas Jefferson University, Rector Clinical Skills Center's COVID-19 Safety Policies.
For more information and resources we encourage you to visit the following resources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Travel Guide
Philadelphia Coronavirus Information Page
Pennsylvania Department of Health