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Oral Board Review Course (2021)
Note: All course registrants will receive their final and detailed schedules via a Tips Before You Click email scheduled to arrive on or before April 1, 2021.
Web Update: Notice Regarding the Status of the Oral Board Review Course (January 26, 2021)
On January 18, 2021, the American Board of Urology (ABU) announced that the Certifying (Part 2) Exam will be virtual. The AUA Oral Board Review Course will also take place as a live virtual course. The AUA Oral Board Review Course will continue to take place over the scheduled dates of April 9-10, 2021. We are working on the virtual program details and will provide updates to this website on or before Monday, February 1, 2021.
Registration is open - Register Now!
Saturday-SOLD OUT!
Friday- SOLD OUT!
Course Attendees - please read carefully regarding next steps:
Course Registration
No action is required. Your spot is secure at the virtual course, and we look forward to your participation on April 9-10, 2021. For any questions regarding the Cancellation Policy, please visit the course website and click on the “Take Course” tab.
Additional email communication will follow with details on your schedule as well as instructions on accessing the course through your AUAUniversity account.
Hotel
If you have made reservations at the Grand Hyatt DFW within the AUA Block, your reservation will automatically be cancelled. You do not need to take any further action at this time. If you booked outside the block or at another hotel, you will need to cancel your reservations. The AUA will not refund individual airline tickets or travel costs.
The AUA sincerely thanks you for your patience, understanding, and remains committed to providing valuable education for your exam preparation.
The purpose of the AUA Oral Board Review Course is to prepare attendees for the ABU Certifying Examination (Part II). The course will provide attendees with valuable practice and preparation skills for taking the urology oral board exam. This is a highly interactive course that emulates the oral board exam given by the American Board of Urology. Attendees will participate in two-75 minute mock oral exams with one examiner, a role play practice session with take-home cases, an interactive case analysis with an expert examiner, and an “Ask the Experts” panel discussion with Faculty who offer tips & tricks for taking the exam and give you the opportunity to ask questions.
In addition to experiencing mock oral exams that are realistic, attendees will also receive immediate feedback and guidance from expert oral examiners, as well as the opportunity to refine thought process, communication skills and decision-making ability.
Attendees must choose the Friday OR Saturday Program when registering but not both.
Please select which program day you wish to be in at the time of registration. The selection is a first come basis and will be completed once you register.
AUA Members save 20%! For more information on membership benefits, visit www.AUAnet.org/Join.
Registration Fees
Do not miss out on this valuable preparation with additional supporting sessions for your upcoming boards!
All for one low price—Register Now Before the Course is Sold Out!
Live Virtual Course
| Oral Board Study Guide App* | |
|---|---|---|
| AUA Member | $1495 | $150 |
| AUA Non-Member | $1865 |
*Discounted Pricing on the Oral Board Study Guide App Only For Course Registrants (Regularly $299)
Target Audience
- Urologist
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Practice the format of the oral board exam.
- Utilize interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange.
- Demonstrate skills to effectively manage anxiety and "exam nerves".
- Develop greater self-awareness and confidence in oral examination.
- Apply the experience gained in the AUA Oral Board Review Course to better prepare them for the oral board exam.
Friday Program
Friday, April 9, 2021, 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM EST*
*Please note that specific group assignments will be assigned and communicated via email 1-2 weeks prior to the course. Due to the complexities of the course structure, attendees may not make group requests or switch groups with any other attendee. The AUA will consider time zones to the best of our ability.
Includes:
- Convenient, 1 Day Virtual Format!
- 2 –75 minute Mock Exams with 1 Expert Examiner
- Interactive Case Analysis with Expert Examiner
- Role Play Practice Session with Take Home Cases
- Ask the Experts! Panel Discussion/Tips & Tricks with Faculty and ABU Process
- Special Discount Pricing of the Oral Board Study Guide APP
Saturday Program
Saturday, April 10, 2021, 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM EST *
*Please note that specific group assignments will be assigned and communicated via email 1-2 weeks prior to the course. Due to the complexities of the course structure, attendees may not make group requests or switch groups with any other attendee. The AUA will consider time zones to the best of our ability.
Includes:
- Convenient, 1 Day Virtual Format!
- 2 –75 minute Mock Exams
- Interactive Case Analysis with Expert Examiner
- Role Play Practice Session with Take Home Cases
- Ask the Experts! Panel Discussion/Tips & Tricks with Faculty and ABU Process
- Special Discount Pricing of the Oral Board Study Guide APP
The Oral Board Review Course (2021) will be held virtually on April 9-10, 2021 from 7:00 - 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Education Council Disclosures
Education Council Disclosures 2021.pdf
COI Review Work Group Disclosures
COI Review Work Group Disclosures 2021.pdf
Faculty disclosures will be posted here prior to the start of the course.
AUA Office of Education Staff has nothing to disclose.
Elspeth McDougall, MD,FRCSC
Andrew Peterson, MD,MPH
Edwin Jason Abel, MD
Jodi Antonelli, MD
Karen C. Baker, MD
Sara Best, MD
Timothy Brand, MD
Benjamin Brucker, MD
Jill Buckley, MD,FACS
Thomas Chi, MD,MBA
James Dupree, MD
Brian Eisner, MD
Shubham Gupta, MD
Vesna Ivancic, MD
Stephen Jackman, MD
Micah Jacobs, MD, MPH
Melissa Kaufman, MD, PHD, FACS
Michael Kennelly, MD
Amy Krambeck, MD
John Lacy, MD
Wesley Mayer, MD
Sarah McAchran, MD
Suzanne Merrill, MD, FACS
Drogo Montague, MD
Michael Ost, MD
Thomas Polascik, MD
Jay Raman, MD
Art Rastinehad, MD
Jerome Richie, MD
Henry Rosevear, MD
Jonathan Routh, MD
Charles Scales, MD
Bruce Schlomer, MD
J. Selph, MD
Anand Shridharani, MD
Ted Skolarus, MD,FACS,MPH
O. Westney, MD
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 activity for a maximum of 6.00 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 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 AUA Conflict of Interest (COI) Review Work Group for identification of conflicts of interest. The AUA COI Review Work Group, 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 AUA COI Review Work Group.
- 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
Attendees must choose the Friday OR Saturday Program when registering but not both.
Please select which program day you wish to be in at the time of registration. The selection is a first come basis and will be completed once you register.
AUA Members save 20%! For more information on membership benefits, visit www.AUAnet.org/Join.
Registration Fees
Do not miss out on this valuable preparation with additional supporting sessions for your upcoming boards!
All for one low price—Register Now Before the Course is Sold Out!
Live Virtual Course
| Oral Board Study Guide App* | |
|---|---|---|
| AUA Member | $1495 | $150 |
| AUA Non-Member | $1865 |
*Discounted Pricing on the Oral Board Study Guide App Only For Course Registrants (Regularly $299)
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.
In the event that the Live Course converts from live in-person to a live virtual course, all registrations will be converted to the live virtual course and no full refunds will be issued. The Cancellation Policy will apply.
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.
AUA Education & Research reserves the right to cancel this course if a minimum enrollment is not reached before March 5, 2020. If AUA Education & Research cancels this course, notification will be sent by March 12, 2021.
AUA Participant Information and 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 paricipation 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.