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ForwardLife Long Learning Prep Course: A Focused Review: Live Course Webcasts (2021)
The purpose of the Life Long Learning Prep Course: A Focused Review is to prepare attendees for the ABU Knowledge Assessment. This course will be practice-focused and will offer practical and clinically-specific updates. It will highlight the AUA guidelines and address general urology practice issues that can be expected on the knowledge assessment.
The course will model the changes to the ABU exam by covering Core/General Urology along with a choice of 1 of 4 Modules:
- Oncology, Urinary Diversion and Adrenal
- Calculi, Laparoscopy-Robotics and Upper Tract Obstruction
- Impotence, Infertility and Andrology
- Office Based Urology
Sample multiple choice practice questions as well as case-based discussions will be utilized to prepare attendees for the upcoming Knowledge Assessment. For more information on the changes to the exam, please visit http://www.abu.org/lifelong-learning/lll-level-2/.
Target Audience
- Urologists
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
Core Urology
- Review generally accepted urological practices for superior patient care.
- Discuss a core knowledge of urology necessary for taking the ABU Knowledge Assessment.
- Examine the most recent changes and additions to the AUA guidelines.
Module 1: Oncology, Urinary Diversion and Adrenal
- Discuss the appropriate indications for and use diagnostic tests in the management of urologic cancers.
- Enhance ability to make guideline-based decisions regarding management of common urologic cancers.
- Recognize and execute appropriate measures to prevent and manage complications resulting for management intervention for urologic cancers.
- Develop and employ a disease stage appropriate surveillance schedule during post management follow-up of urologic cancers.
Module 2: Calculi, Laparoscopy-Robotics and Upper Tract Obstruction
- Apply AUA guidelines towards the medical and surgical management of kidney stones.
- Describe the effects of laparoscopy on the surgical patient and appreciate the potential complications.
- Explain techniques of robotic urological surgery.
Module 3: Impotence, Infertility and Andrology
- Review the appropriate indications for and use of diagnostic tests in the evaluation and management of male infertility.
- Utilize guideline-based decision making to evaluate and manage male sexual disorders, including erectile dysfunction, Peyronie's disease and priapism.
- Discuss the evaluation and appropriate treatment indications of hypogonadism, with enhanced ability to review the risks and benefits of testosterone replacement therapy.
- Employ guideline-based vasectomy care.
Module 4: Office Based Urology
- Review the appropriate medical and surgical therapy for the treatment of BPH.
- Enhance the understanding of the diagnostic tools used in the management of renal and ureteral stones.
- Describe the surgical treatment options for male and female stress urinary incontinence.
- Review the evaluation and treatment of Erectile Dysfunction.
- Provide information on the risk stratification and management of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.
Life Long Learning Prep Course: A Focused Review
Scientific Program
| CORE UROLOGY Course Directors: Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD & Daniel H. Williams, IV, MD | |
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| Saturday, September 18, 2021 | |
| 9:00 – 9:05 a.m. | Welcome Barbara Schubert |
| 9:05 – 9:15 a.m. | Introduction Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD & Daniel H. Williams, IV, MD |
| 9:15 – 9:50 a.m. | General Cancer 1 (Localized/Advanced Prostate, Localized Kidney) Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD |
| 9:50 – 10:00 a.m. | Mock Exam Questions |
| 10:00 – 10:35 a.m. | General Cancer 2 (Bladder, Upper Tract TCC, Advanced Kidney) Siamak Daneshmand, MD |
| 10:35 – 10:45 a.m. | Mock Exam Questions |
| 10:45 – 11:20 a.m. | Complications of Urologic Surgery Suzanne Merrill, MD, FACS |
| 11:20 – 11:30 a.m. | Mock Exam Questions |
| 11:30 – 12:05 p.m. | Trauma Jay Simhan, MD |
| 12:05 – 12:15 p.m. | Mock Exam Questions |
| 12:15 – 12:50 p.m. | BREAK |
| 12:50 – 1:05 p.m. | Endocrine I - Andrology Daniel H. Williams, IV, MD |
| 1:05 – 1:20 p.m. | Endocrine II - Andrology Sarah L. Elfering, MD |
| 1:20 – 1:30 p.m. | Mock Exam Questions |
| 1:30 – 2:05 p.m. | Stones (not metabolic stones) Kevan M. Sternberg, MD |
| 2:05 – 2:15 p.m. | Mock Exam Questions |
| 2:15 – 2:50 p.m. | Infection Robert J. Evans, MD, FACS |
| 2:50 – 3:00 p.m. | Mock Exam Questions |
| 3:00 – 3:35 p.m. | Prostate Evaluation/Biopsy Suzanne Merrill, MD, FACS |
| 3:35 – 3:45 p.m. | Mock Exam Questions |
| 3:45 – 4:20 p.m. | Radiology/ Radiation Safety Robert Marcovich, MD |
| 4:20 – 4:30 p.m. | Mock Exam Questions |
| 4:30 – 5:20 p.m. | Office Based Practice and Guidelines Tomas L. Griebling, MD, MPH |
| 5:20 – 5:30 p.m. | Mock Exam Questions |
| Module 1: Oncology, Urinary Diversion and Adrenal Moderator: Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD | |
|---|---|
| Sunday, September 19, 2021 | |
| 8:15 – 8:25 a.m. | Welcome |
| 8:25 – 8:55 a.m. | ABU Continuing Certification Program J. Brantley Thrasher, MD, FACS & David B. Joseph, MD, FACS, FAAP |
| 8:55 – 9:05 a.m. | Attendees get to Breakout Rooms/Introduction Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD |
| 9:05 – 9:45 a.m. | Urothelial Bladder Cancer Siamak Daneshmand, MD |
| 9:45 – 10:20 a.m. | Prostate Cancer – Localized Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD |
| 10:20 – 10:35 a.m. | Live Q&A |
| 10:35 – 11:15 a.m. | Testicular Cancer Chad R. Ritch, MD, MBA |
| 11:15 – 11:55 a.m. | Penile/Urethral Cancer Chad R. Ritch, MD, MBA |
| 11:55 – 12:10 p.m. | Live Q&A |
| 12:10 – 12:45 p.m. | BREAK |
| 12:45 – 1:30 p.m. | Upper Tract Tumors/ Urinary Diversion Siamak Daneshmand, MD |
| 1:30 – 2:10 p.m. | Kidney Cancer Viraj A. Master, MD, PhD, FACS |
| 2:10 – 2:55 p.m. | Live Q&A |
| 2:55 – 3:05 p.m. | Adrenal Viraj A. Master, MD, PhD, FACS |
| 3:05 – 3:45 p.m. | Prostate Cancer – Advanced Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD |
| 3:45 – 4:00 p.m. | Live Q&A |
| 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Mock Multiple Choice Exam and Review All Faculty |
| Module 2: Calculi, Laparoscopy-Robotics and Upper Tract Obstruction Moderator: Stephen V. Jackman, MD | |
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| Sunday, September 19, 2021 | |
| 8:15 – 8:25 a.m. | Welcome |
| 8:25 – 8:55 a.m. | ABU Continuing Certification Program J. Brantley Thrasher, MD, FACS & David B. Joseph, MD, FACS, FAAP |
| 8:55 – 9:10 a.m. | Attendees get to Breakout Rooms/Introduction Stephen V. Jackman, MD |
| 9:10 – 10:00 a.m. | Upper Tract Obstruction Kevan M. Sternberg, MD |
| 10:00 – 10:40 a.m. | Ureterolithiasis – Surgical Management of Ureteric Calculi Robert Marcovich, MD |
| 10:40 – 10:55 a.m. | Live Q&A |
| 10:55 – 11:35 a.m. | Nephrolithiasis – Surgical Management of Renal Calculi Kevan M. Sternberg, MD |
| 11:35 – 12:15 p.m. | Calculus Disease – Medical Management Robert Marcovich, MD |
| 12:15 – 12:30 p.m. | Live Q&A |
| 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. | BREAK |
| 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. | Principles of Laparoscopy/Robotics Stephen V. Jackman, MD |
| 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. | Complications of Laparoscopy/Robotics Stephen V. Jackman, MD |
| 3:15 – 3:30 p.m. | Live Q&A |
| 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Mock Multiple Choice Exam and Review All Faculty |
| Module 3: Impotence, Infertility and Andrology Moderator: Daniel H. Williams, IV, MD | |
|---|---|
| Sunday, September 19, 2021 | |
| 8:15 – 8:25 a.m. | Welcome |
| 8:25 – 8:55 a.m. | ABU Continuing Certification Program J. Brantley Thrasher, MD, FACS & David B. Joseph, MD, FACS, FAAP |
| 8:55 – 9:10 a.m. | Attendees get to Breakout Rooms/Introduction Daniel H. Williams, IV, MD |
| 9:05 – 9:45 a.m. | Erectile Dysfunction Nelson E. Bennett Jr., MD, FACS |
| 9:45 – 10:25 a.m. | Ejaculatory Dysfunction David Shin, MD |
| 10:25 – 10:40 a.m. | Live Q&A |
| 10:40 – 11:20 a.m. | Male Infertility: Evaluation and Medical Management Daniel H. Williams, IV, MD |
| 11:20 – 12:00 p.m. | Peyronie’s Disease Nelson E. Bennett Jr., MD, FACS |
| 12:00 – 12:15 p.m. | Live Q&A |
| 12:15 – 12:50 p.m. | BREAK |
| 12:50 – 1:30 p.m. | Andrology David Shin, MD |
| 1:30 – 2:10 p.m. | Male Infertility: Surgical Management Daniel H. Williams, IV, MD |
| 2:10 – 2:25 p.m. | Live Q&A |
| 2:25 – 3:05 p.m. | Priapism Nelson E. Bennett Jr., MD, FACS |
| 3:05 – 3:30 p.m. | Vasectomy David Shin, MD |
| 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. | Live Q&A |
| 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Mock Multiple Choice Exam and Review All Faculty |
| Module 4: Office Based Urology Moderator: Benjamin M. Brucker, MD | |
|---|---|
| Sunday, September 19, 2021 | |
| 8:15 – 8:25 a.m. | Welcome |
| 8:25 – 8:55 a.m. | ABU Continuing Certification Program J. Brantley Thrasher, MD, FACS & David B. Joseph, MD, FACS, FAAP |
| 8:55 – 9:10 a.m. | Attendees get to Breakout Rooms/Introduction Benjamin M. Brucker, MD |
| 9:05 – 9:35 a.m. | BPH Thomas Chi, MD |
| 9:35 – 10:05 a.m. | Urethral Strictures-stenosis John Stoffel, MD |
| 10:05 – 10:20 a.m. | Live Q&A |
| 10:20 – 10:50 a.m. | LUTS – male and female Benjamin Brucker, MD |
| 10:50 – 11:20 a.m. | Stress Urinary Incontinence (Male and Female) Benjamin M. Brucker, MD |
| 11:20 – 11:35 a.m. | Live Q&A |
| 11:35 – 12:40 p.m. | Renal and Urethral CalculiThomas Chi, MD |
| 12:40 – 1:15 p.m. | BREAK |
| 1:15 – 2:20 p.m. | Neoplasia Josh Meeks, MD |
| 2:20 – 2:35 p.m. | Live Q&A |
| 2:35 – 3:10 p.m. | Androgen Deficiency Joe Alukal, MD |
| 3:10 – 3:45 p.m. | Erectile Dysfunction Joe Alukal, MD |
| 3:45 – 4:00 p.m. | Live Q&A |
| 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Mock Multiple Choice Exam and Review All Faculty |
Education Council Disclosures:
Education Council Disclosures_ June 2021
COI Work Group Disclosures:
COI Review Work Group Disclosures 2021
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
AUA Office of Education Staff has nothing to disclose.
Course Co-director(s)
Mark Gonzalgo, MD
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Daniel Williams, MD
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Faculty(s)
Joseph Alukal, MD
has a financial relationship (Other (Erectile Dysfunction)) with Endo Pharmaceuticals;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Specialty Not Specified)) with Ezra;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Specialty Not Specified)) with Phosphorus;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Specialty Not Specified)) with Sandstone;.
Nelson Bennett, MD
has a financial relationship (Meeting Participant or Lecturer (Specialty Not Specified)) with Endo;.
Benjamin Brucker, MD
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (General Urology)) with Urovant ;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (General Urology)) with Click Theraputics, Inc.;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (General Urology)) with Anteres;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Specialty Not Specified)) with Allergan;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Specialty Not Specified)) with Conti Watson ;.
Thomas Chi, MD,MBA
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Endourology/Stone Disease)) with Dornier;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Specialty Not Specified)) with Boston Scientific Corporation;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Specialty Not Specified)) with Bard Medical;.
has a financial relationship (Leadership Position (Endourology/Stone Disease)) with Perceus;.
Siamak Daneshmand, MD
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Oncology)) with Abbvie;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Oncology)) with QED;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Oncology)) with Seattle Genetics;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Oncology)) with BMS;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Oncology)) with Photocure;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Oncology)) with Aduro;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Oncology)) with Johnson and Johnson;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Oncology)) with Pacific Edge;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Oncology)) with nucleix;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Oncology)) with Ferring;.
Sarah Elfering, MD
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Robert Evans, MD,FACS
has a financial relationship (Investment Interest (Specialty Not Specified)) with urigen;.
Tomas Griebling, MD, MPH
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Stephen Jackman, MD
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Robert Marcovich, MD
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Viraj Master, MD, PHD
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Joshua Meeks, MD, PHD
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Oncology)) with Nucleix;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Oncology)) with foundation medicine;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Oncology)) with Jansen;.
has a financial relationship (Scientific Study or Trial (Specialty Not Specified)) with Veteran's Health Administration;.
has a financial relationship (Meeting Participant or Lecturer (Oncology)) with Olympus;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Specialty Not Specified)) with Ferring;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Oncology)) with bristol myers squibb;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Specialty Not Specified)) with AstraZeneca;.
Suzanne Merrill, MD, FACS
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Chad Ritch, MD
has a financial relationship (Consultant or Advisor (Oncology)) with mIR Scientific;.
David Shin, MD
has a financial relationship (Investment Interest (Male Infertility)) with Fellow Health;.
has a financial relationship (Meeting Participant or Lecturer (General Urology)) with Endo Pharmaceuticals;.
Jay Simhan, MD
has a financial relationship (Meeting Participant or Lecturer (Specialty Not Specified)) with Boston Scientific ;.
has a financial relationship (Meeting Participant or Lecturer (Specialty Not Specified)) with Coloplast;.
Kevan Sternberg, MD
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
John Stoffel, MD
has a financial relationship (Leadership Position (Specialty Not Specified)) with Journal of urology;.