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ForwardLife Long Learning Prep Course Webcast: Module 4: Office Based Urology (2021)
Specifically designed for anyone unable to get away from the office to attend the Live Course, the Webcast option delivers the same great content. Purchase of the Webcast features simultaneous presentation slides and audio recorded from the Live Course and includes access to online course materials.
The purpose of the Life Long Learning Prep Course 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 ABU exam by covering Core/General Urology on the first day followed by Module 4: Office Based Urology on the second day.
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 please visit www.abu.org/recertification.
The Webcast Only purchase includes access to the webcast of the course (Core Urology and Module 4: Office Based Urology content) and electronic handouts.
AUA Life Long Learning Prep Course: A Focused Review (2021) Registration Fees
| Membership Category | Live Virtual Course (includes Core + 1 Module) | Webcast Only (includes Core + 1 Module) |
|---|---|---|
| AUA Member Early Bird | $995.00 register by August 6, 2021 | $845.00 |
| AUA Member | $1,245.00 | $845.00 |
| AUA Non-Member Early Bird | $1,245.00 register by August 6, 2021 | $1,055.00 |
| AUA Non-Member | $1,556.00 | $1,055.00 |
Webcasts will be available Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
Target Audience
- Urologists
Learning Objectives
Core Urology
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Review generally accepted urological practices for superior patient care.
- Discuss a core knowledge of urology necessary for taking the Knowledge Assessment.
- Examine the most recent changes and additions to the AUA guidelines.
Module 4: Office Based Urology
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Faculty Disclosures
Faculty disclosures will be posted here prior to the start of the course.
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.
Joseph Alukal, MD
Thomas Chi, MD,MBA
Joshua Meeks, MD, PHD
John Stoffel, MD
Benjamin Brucker, MD
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION:
Learners will participate in this online educational activity by taking the pretest, viewing the webcast and completing the posttest and evaluation. To claim CME credit for this enduring material, learners must complete the posttest, passing with 80% accuracy and submit the program evaluation.
Estimated time to complete this activity: 15.50 hours
Release Date: September, 2021
Expiration Date: September, 2024
CREDIT DESIGNATION:
The American Urological Association designates this enduring material for a maximum of 15.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. 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 any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. The AUA must determine if the individual’s relationships may influence the educational content and resolve 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.
RESOLUTION OF IDENTIFIED CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
All disclosures will be reviewed by the program/course directors or editors for identification of conflicts of interest. Peer reviewers, working with the program directors and/or editors, will document the mechanism(s) for management and resolution 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 resolve conflict of interest:
- Peer review for valid, evidence-based content of all materials associated with an educational activity by the course/program director, editor, and/or Education Content Review Committee or its subgroup.
- Limit content to evidence with no recommendations
- Introduction of a debate format with an unbiased moderator (point-counterpoint)
- Inclusion of moderated panel discussion
- Publication of a parallel or rebuttal article for an article that is felt to be biased
- Limit equipment representatives to providing logistics and operation support only in procedural demonstrations
- Divestiture of the relationship by faculty
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.
Price
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Must choose 1 of the 4 content specific modules. Registration includes the Core/General Urology (Day 1) as well as 1 of the 4 specified modules (Day 2).
The webcast Only purchase includes access to the webcast of the course (Core Urology and Module 2: Calculi, Laparoscopy-Robotics and Upper Tract Obstruction content) and electronic handouts.
AUA Life Long Learning Prep Course: A Focused Review (2021) Registration Fees
| Membership Category | Live Course (includes Core + 1 Module) | Webcast Only (includes Core + 1 Module) |
|---|---|---|
| AUA Member Early Bird | $995.00 register by August 6, 2021 | $845.00 |
| AUA Member | $1,245.00 | $845.00 |
| AUA Non-Member Early Bird | $1,245.00 register by August 6, 2021 | $1,055.00 |
| AUA Non-Member | $1,556.00 | $1,055.00 |
Cancellation Policy
Live Course: 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 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.