After attending this course, participants will be able to:

BPH and Stones

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the medical and surgical management of BPH and utilize an evidence-based approach for selecting the best therapy
2. Describe the basic pathophysiology of nephrolithiasis
3. Identify the indications and options for the medical evaluation of recurrent and first time stone formers
4. Establish an effective algorithm for the medical management of nephrolithiasis

Infections and Inflammation

1. Discuss the evaluation of a patient with recurrent UTI
2. Distinguish emphysematous pyelonephritis from other renal infections and differences in management
3. Recognize differences in presentation of acute febrile UTI in males and the impact on treatment
4. Identify who should be screened for asymptomatic bacteriuria
5. Apply the AUA Best Practice Statement to the use of prophylactic antibiotics for procedures
6. Identify the true incidence of IC/BPS and CP/CPPS in the US population
7. Identify what is currently believed about the pathophysiology of chronic pelvic pain
8. Describe how to use the AUA guidelines to develop a treatment plan for patients with IC/BPS and CP/CPPS
9. Review current research in pelvic pain and possible new treatment options

Pediatrics

1. Review salient concepts of vesicoureteral reflux, urinary tract obstruction and cryptorchidism with urology residents in the early stages of their urology residency training curriculum.
2. Explain the basic development of the lower and upper urinary tract including the bladder, kidney and ureters
3. Identify clinical situations that may be encountered if aberrant development occurs in any of the above organ systems

Kidney Cancer

1. Recognize the genetic basis and current clinical and surgical management of all types of localized as well as advanced kidney cancer

Infertility and Erectile Dysfunction

1. Review female reproductive biology in the infertile couple
2. Describe the rationale and approach to evaluation of the infertile male
3. Explain male reproductive anatomy and physiology
4. Describe a basic clinical overview of male reproductive medicine and surgery

Complications of Urologic Surgery and Adrenal Disorders

1. Recognize complications of urologic procedures, pathophysiologic changes underlying these occurrences, and management strategies to limit patient morbidity
2. Define the fundamentals of adrenal anatomy and physiology integrate into the care of the urologic patient

Imaging for Urologists

1. Describe approach to MR imaging interpretation

Bladder Neurobiology and Pelvic Organ Prolapse

1. Analyze the systematic evaluation and identification of various types of urinary incontinence (UI) in the outpatient setting in order to offer appropriate interventions for treatment
2. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the LUT
3. Define findings in specific neurological conditions

Bladder Cancer and Bowel Diversions

1. Discuss the rationale behind selection of segment of bowel used in urinary diversion
2. Explain the long term consequences of metabolic changes after urinary diversion and how to mitigate them
3. Describe the surgical principle of compliance and how it relates to surgical technique

Prostate Cancer

1. Review the current status of screening for prostate cancer in the US and understand the role that various markers play in the early detection of the disease
2. Describe the history of M1 Prostate cancer therapies
3. Identify basics in ADT management
4. Discuss basic science and clinical outcomes of new therapies

APP Program (Half-day)

1. Understand evidence based surveillance algorithms for urologic cancers and the role of APPs in cancer survivorship programs
2. Review the evaluation of Management of Microscopic Hematuria  based on the AUA 2020 Guidelines
3.  Describe principles in management of patients with recurrent UTI (including special populations such as neurogenic bladder patients)
4.  Master the physical exam and cognitive components of urological emergencies