Oral Board Review Course (2023)
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The 2023 Oral Board Review Course is currently SOLD OUT!
If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please reach out to AUA Customer Service at 410-689-3917 or email customerservice@AUAnet.org
The 2023 AUA Oral Board Review Course will take place as a live virtual course.
The purpose of the AUA Oral Board Review Course is to prepare attendees for the American Board of Urology (ABU) Certifying Examination (Part II). The course will provide attendees with valuable practice and practical 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 participate in two-75 minute mock oral exams, role play practice sessions with take-home cases, interactive case analysis with expert examiners, and an “Ask the Experts” panel discussions with Faculty who offer tips & tricks for preparing for and successfully taking the oral examination.
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 their thought process, communication skills and decision-making ability.
Attendees must choose the Saturday OR Sunday 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.
Note: All course registrants will receive their final and detailed schedules via a Tips Before You Click email scheduled to arrive on or before January 10, 2023.
AUA Guarantee: This course is backed by the AUA Guarantee: If you fail the boards, then we will pay for you to retake our course. (Applicable 2022 registrants please call 1-800-908-9414)
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!
Virtual Live Course Early Bird On or Before December 9, 2022 | Virtual Course Late On or after December 10, 2022 | Oral Board Study Guide App* | |
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AUA Member | $1495 | $1865 | $150 |
AUA Non-Member | $1865 | $2245 |
*Discounted Pricing on the Oral Board Study Guide App For Course Registrants Only (Regularly $299)
Target Audience
- Urologist
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Navigate the format of the oral board exam successfully
- Utilize interpersonal and communication resulting 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
Saturday Program
Saturday, January 21, 2023, 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
Sunday Program
Sunday, January 22, 2023, 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
Education Council Disclosures
Education Council Disclosures_2022.pdf
COI Review Work Group Disclosures
COI Review Work Group Disclosures_2022.pdf
Name | Company Name | Relationship Type | End Date |
Antonelli, Jodi | None | ||
Baker, Karen C. | None | ||
Bayne, Christopher | None | ||
Best, Sara Lynn | None | ||
Carroll, Peter Robert | Nutcracker Therapeutics | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Carroll, Peter Robert | Insightec | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Carroll, Peter Robert | Francis Medical | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Carroll, Peter Robert | Biopharmcommunications | Health Publishing | Current |
Carroll, Peter Robert | Alessa | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Chi, Thomas | None | ||
Downs, Tracy M. | None | ||
Dupree IV, James M. | None | ||
Eisner, Brian Howard | Allena Pharmaceuticals | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Eisner, Brian Howard | AMBU | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Eisner, Brian Howard | Auris Robotics | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Eisner, Brian Howard | Boston Scientific | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Eisner, Brian Howard | Cook Urological | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Eisner, Brian Howard | Dr. Arnies LLC | Intellectual Property | Current |
Eisner, Brian Howard | Kalera Medical | Intellectual Property | Current |
Eisner, Brian Howard | Olympus | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Eisner, Brian Howard | Sonomotion | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Gahan, Jeffrey C. | None | ||
Gupta, Shubham | None | ||
Hampson, Lindsay A. | None | ||
Ivancic, Vesna | None | ||
Jacobs, Micah A. | None | ||
Kaufman, Melissa Rae | Boston Scientific | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Kaufman, Melissa Rae | Cook Myosite | Other-Global Prinicpal Investigator | Current |
Kaufman, Melissa Rae | EBT Inc | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Kaufman, Melissa Rae | Laborie | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Kaufman, Melissa Rae | Valencia Technologies | Scientific Study or Trial | Current |
Kennelly, Michael Joseph | Allergan | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Kennelly, Michael Joseph | Astellas | Consultant or Advisor | 10/01/2022 |
Kennelly, Michael Joseph | Axonics | Meeting Participant or Lecturer | Current |
Kennelly, Michael Joseph | Boston Scientific | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Kennelly, Michael Joseph | Coloplast | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Kennelly, Michael Joseph | Cook Myosite | Scientific Study or Trial | Current |
Kennelly, Michael Joseph | Dignify Therapeutics | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Kennelly, Michael Joseph | EBT Medical | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Kennelly, Michael Joseph | FemPulse | Scientific Study or Trial | Current |
Kennelly, Michael Joseph | Urovant | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Littlejohn Jr., Joe Orvard | None | ||
Masterson, Timothy A. | None | ||
Mayer, Wesley A. | None | ||
McAchran, Sarah Elizabeth | Pfizer | Investment Interest | Current |
Mcnamara, Erin R. | None | ||
Merrill, Suzanne B. | None | ||
Montague, Drogo K. | None | ||
Ost, Michael C. | None | ||
Peterson, Andrew Charles | None | ||
Polascik, Thomas James | Angiodynamics | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Polascik, Thomas James | Astellas | Scientific Study or Trial | Current |
Polascik, Thomas James | Galvanize | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Polascik, Thomas James | Janssen | Scientific Study or Trial | Current |
Polascik, Thomas James | Merck | Scientific Study or Trial | Current |
Polascik, Thomas James | Wasatch | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Porten, Sima Prabodh | AdTara | Consultant or Advisor | 01/01/2022 |
Porten, Sima Prabodh | AstraZeneca | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Porten, Sima Prabodh | Coloplast | Consultant or Advisor | 10/31/2022 |
Porten, Sima Prabodh | Merck | Consultant or Advisor | 07/01/2021 |
Porten, Sima Prabodh | Photocure | Scientific Study or Trial | Current |
Porten, Sima Prabodh | Stryker | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Psutka, Sarah P. | None | ||
Rastinehad, Art R. | None | ||
Rosevear, Henry M. | None | ||
Ross, Ashley E. | None | ||
Schlomer, Bruce J. | None | ||
Selph, J. Patrick | None | ||
Sexton, Stephanie J. | None | ||
Shridharani, Anand | Coloplast Inc | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Shridharani, Anand | Theralogix | Owner | 01/21/2022 |
Skolarus, Ted A. | None | ||
Smith, Ryan P. | None | ||
Streeper, Necole M. | None | ||
Westney, O. Lenaine | Boston Scientific | Meeting Participant or Lecturer | Current |
Westney, O. Lenaine | Urotronic | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
Williams IV, Daniel Harrison | None | ||
Ziegelmann, Matthew J. | Endo Pharmaceuticaals | Consultant or Advisor | Current |
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 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 all financial relationships with any commercial interest 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.
Price
Saturday- SOLD OUT!
Sunday- Only a Few Spots Remain- Register Now!
Attendees must choose the Saturday OR Sunday 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.
The Oral Board Study Guide App must be added to registration from this page for purchase.
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!
Virtual Live Course Early Bird On or Before December 9, 2022 | Virtual Course Late On or after December 10, 2022 | Oral Board Study Guide App* | |
---|---|---|---|
AUA Member | $1495 | $1865 | $150 |
AUA Non-Member | $1865 | $2245 |
*Discounted Pricing on the Oral Board Study Guide App Only For Course Registrants (Regularly $299)
Cancellation Policy
Live Virtual 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.
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.
AUA Education & Research reserves the right to cancel this course if a minimum enrollment is not reached before December 9, 2022. If AUA Education & Research cancels this course, registration fees will be refunded in full and notification will be sent by December 23, 2022.
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: 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.