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The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA: The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPA: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 12.5 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.

BRN: For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME. For the purpose of relicensure, the California Board of Registered Nursing accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (report up to 12.5 hours of credit and list “CME Category 1” as the provider number).

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The UC San Diego School of Medicine and the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center invite you to attend the 7th Annual UC San Diego Urology Postgraduate Course: Evidence-Based Urology Update. This year's course will be held March 14-15, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay and will host a distinguished group of local and visiting faculty.

This 2-day course is designed to offer the participant the most up to date evidence for the management of select urologic conditions. Diagnostic and management tools continue to advance in urology, requiring the practicing clinician to remain current on the most cutting-edge strategies available to improve patient outcomes. This focused set of lectures and a live surgery session will emphasize the practical evidence-based application of the most recent literature from world-renowned experts in the field. To further maximize the educational content, the AUA is providing a standalone (optional) 1-day hands-on ultrasound course leading to certification on March 13.

Highlighted Topics

• Prostate Cancer
• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Stones
• Reconstruction
• Economics of Health Care
• Men's Health
• Urologic Oncology
• Female Urology

Target Audience

The target audience for this course includes urologists, trainees and allied health professionals who seek to gain a greater understanding of new and current evidence-based approaches to urologic care and practitioners who wish to better understand the impact of healthcare reform and safety on clinical practice.

Objectives

Upon completion of this activity participants should be able to:

• Apply knowledge acquired on evidence-based approaches to urologic malignancy including prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers
• Assess new approaches to treat patients with acute and chronic urologic injury
• Interpret and apply the latest medical and surgical treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms in men
• Apply knowledge gained to the management of conditions affecting men's health
• Explain how the Affordable Care Act and other system changes will affect the practice of urology and apply practice improvements to provide safer and more efficacious care
• Determine the urologic implications in the evaluation and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction
• Recognize the latest evidence-based knowledge regarding the management of stone disease

Location & Accommodations

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay
1441 Quivira Road
San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: (619) 224-1234
Hotel Website

Experience the epitome of California coastal chic at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay near SeaWorld San Diego. Expect the best at this remarkable San Diego vacation resort offering incredible ocean views, waterfront dining, a contemporary poolside lounge, eco-friendly spa, and redesigned hotel rooms and suites and meeting rooms. The only resort hotel in San Diego with multiple water slides, you'll delight in a water playground with three new pools, waterfront health club, and a full-service marina with jet skis, sailboats, kayaks, sport fishing and whale excursions.

A limited block of rooms has been reserved at the special discount rate of $169. Discounted rates apply until the reservation deadline of February 14, 2014, or until all rooms in the group block have been reserved, whichever occurs first. Once the room block has been filled, discounted group rates may not be available. We encourage you to make your reservation early.

Please identify yourself as a participant of the UCSD Urology Postgraduate Course when making your reservation. Reservations may be made, modified or cancelled by visiting the hotel reservation website. You may also make reservations by calling Central Reservations at 1 (888) 421-1442.

By staying at the host hotel, you help UC San Diego meet our contractual obligations and keep registration fees reasonable. Please take this into consideration when making your accommodation decision.

Parking: Complimentary on-site day parking is available for local attendees. 50% off prevailing overnight self-parking rates will be available to anyone staying at the hotel.

AUA Workshop Location

UC San Diego Medical Education and Telemedicine Building
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093
Download map and directions

Click here to register for the AUA Workshop

About San Diego

San Diego is California's second largest city and the United States' eighth largest.  Renowned for its idyllic climate, San Diego boasts 70 miles of pristine beaches, 92 golf courses, Balboa Park – the largest urban cultural park in the U.S. and family attractions such as the world-famous San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, SeaWorld San Diego and LEGOLAND California.

Many of San Diego’s communities have charming art and design districts such as the historic Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, Coronado, La Jolla, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Old Town, and Hillcrest. And you’re sure to find the hottest, new culinary arts talents prepare award-winning meals throughout the region's 6,400 eating establishments.

Submission Info

Registration

UC San Diego Continuing Medical Education
2251 San Diego Ave., A-160
San Diego, CA 92110-2981
Phone: (619) 543-7602 or (888) 229-6263
Fax: (619) 543-7610
E-mail: ocme@ucsd.edu
Website: cme.ucsd.edu

Commercial Support Opportunities

Angela Felker
Grant Manager
Phone: (619) 543-7568
E-mail: afelker@ucsd.edu

Program Information and Exhibitor Opportunities

Bermellyn Imamura
Conference Manager 
Phone: (619) 543-7263
E-mail: bimamura@ucsd.edu