Now in its 107th year, the AUA Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of urologists in the world, providing unparalleled access to groundbreaking research, new guidelines and the latest advances in urologic medicine–and this year's Meeting offers more educational opportunities than ever before, including:

• more than 100 educational courses that cover the full spectrum of urologic medicine, including 32 new course offerings
• 15 specialty tracks that allow you to tailor your educational learning
• Hands-on Courses and Skills Enhancement Areas that invite attendees to work with state-of-the-art technologies and equipment
• two Live Surgery programs on female incontinence procedures and robot-assisted laparoscopic lymphadenectomy and radical cystectomy–broadcast live from the operating room
• a robust program for Allied healthcare professions to support your entire urologic care team 
• and much, much more!

Use the left navigation menu to explore the vast array of educational opportunities at this year's Annual Meeting. Don't miss AUA2011 and everything it has to offer–we look forward to seeing you in Washington, DC!

Between May 14 and 19, the AUA Annual Meeting will offer more than 100 courses, five days of Plenary Sessions, and many other opportunities to expand your learning.

Click here to view course offerings by day.
Click here to view the Plenary schedule by day.

Getting Your CME Credits or Certificate of Attendance

Online
Click here to claim your CME credits/hours of participation online.

Note:
All 2011 Annual Meeting CME credits/participation must be claimed by December 31, 2011. Credits/participation for the 2011 Annual Meeting cannot be claimed after this date.You must scan your badge upon entrance into courses and sessions (except for Plenary) offered for credit to have your credits automatically entered onto your transcript. Credits will be awarded only to the person whose name is associated with the badge. Plenary credits must be self reported with a valid badge log-in at the CME Booth.

Questions?
E-mail cme@AUAnet.org.

Accreditation Statement
The American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc. (AUAER) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation
The American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 56.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

International Physicians
International physicians may also earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ by participating in CME activities certified through American organizations accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Accredited providers may designate activities for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ regardless of the location of the activity. International physicians who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category I Credit™. For a list of accredited providers, visit www.accme.org.

Non-physician Health Professionals
AUAER is not accredited to offer credit for non-physician health professionals. However, AUAER will issue documentation of participation that states that the activity was certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

The AUA takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

AUAER Disclosure Policy
As a provider accredited by the ACCME, the AUAER must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its activities.

All faculty participating in an educational activity provided by the AUAER are required to disclose to the provider any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. The AUAER must determine if the faculty's relationships may influence the educational content with regard to exposition or conclusion and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the commencement of the educational activity. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent faculty with relevant financial relationships from serving as faculty, but rather to provide members of the audience with information on which they can make their own judgments.

Disclosure information for all individuals in a position to control the content of the AUA2011 Annual Meeting is posted on the AUA2011 website. For easy access, please visit www.AUA2011.org/disclosures.

Off-label or Unapproved Use of Drugs or Devices
It is the policy of the AUAER to require the disclosure of all references to off-label or unapproved uses of drugs or devices prior to the presentation of educational content. 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.

AUA Confidentiality Statement

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 AUAER.

Evidence-Based Content
As a provider of continuing medical education accredited by the ACCME, it is the policy of the AUAER to review and certify that the content contained in this CME activity is valid, fair, balanced, scientifically rigorous, and free of commercial bias.

Statement of Need
Urologists need a thorough knowledge of the most recent developments and techniques in urology to ensure the highest standards of patient care and safety.

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the 2011 Annual Meeting, participants should be able to:

• describe recent developments in the medical and surgical management of urology patients
• identify new technologies for the treatment of urologic problems
• outline the role of simulators in urologic training
• analyze the potential threats to urologic practice and specify possible solutions

Special Assistance
The American Urological Association (AUA), an organization accredited for continuing medical education (CME), complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act §12112(a). If any participant is in need of special assistance or has any dietary restrictions, a written request should be submitted at least one month in advance. For additional assistance with your request please call 800-908-9414.

All persons in a position to control the content of a continuing medical education (CME) activity provided by the AUAER are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships they have with commercial interests. The AUAER must determine if an individual's financial relationships may influence the educational content with regard to exposition or conclusion and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the commencement of the CME activity. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent individuals with relevant financial relationships from serving as planners, presenters or authors, but rather to provide the audience with information on which they can make informed judgments about the material presented.

AUA 2011 Annual Meeting disclosure information is divided into two groups:

• Disclosure Index of AUA 2011 Abstract Authors/Presenters: This list includes Authors/Presenters of AUA 2011 Podium, Poster, and Video Abstracts who have relevant financial relationships with commercial supporters. Authors/Presenters with no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests are not listed. All Podium, Poster, and Video Abstract Authors/Presenters are listed in the AUA 2011 Program Book.
   
• Disclosure Index of AUA 2011 Planners and Speakers: This list includes all AUA 2011 Planners and all AUA 2011 Plenary Session, Forum, Subspecialty Society Meeting, International Society Meeting, Live Surgery, Educational Course, and Hands-On Course Speakers and Moderators. Individuals are listed whether or not they have relevant financial relationships with commercial supporters. Refer to the AUA 2011 Program Book and Course Book for complete listings of all Planners and Speakers.

Every year, the AUA Annual Meeting is host to more than two dozen specialty and international society meetings.

Here is a list of 2011 Specialty and International Society meetings:

Arab Association of Urology (AAU)
Saturday, May 14, 2011
7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
For more information, please contact:
Raja B. Khauli, MD, FACS
Professor & Head, Division of Urology
American University of Beirut Medical Center
Director, AAU Scientific Center, Beirut
E-mail: rkhauli@aub.edu.lb

Hassan Abol-Enein, MD
Professor of Urology, Director Urology & Nephrology Center
Coordinator, AAU International Scientific Office, Mansoura
E-mail: hassan_abolenein@hotmail.com
c/o Aline Yacoubian, Administrative Assistant
AAU Scientific Center, Beirut
American University of Beirut Medical Center
P.O. Box 11-0236
Riad El-Solh, 1107 2020
Beirut, LEBANON
Tel: + 961 1 350 000 Ext: 5279 / Fax: + 961 1 363 291
E-mail: ay12@aub.edu.lb

Association Francaise d'Urologie
Sunday, May 15, 2011
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Grand Hyatt Washington (1000 H Street NW)
For more information, please contact:
Mr. Dominique Carré / Mrs. Tifenn Baril
l'Association Française d'Urologie
61 rue de Vaugirard - 75006 PARIS, FRANCE
Tel: 01 45 48 06 09 / Fax: 01 45 48 12 92
E-mail : dcarre@afu.fr or tbaril@afu.fr

AUA/Confederacion Americana de Urologia (CAU)
Saturday, May 14, 2011
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
For more information, please contact:
Shlomo Raz, MD
University of California, Los Angeles
School of Medicine, Department of Urology
924 Westwood Blvd., Suite 520
Tel: 310-794-0206 / Fax: 310-794-0211
E-mail: sraz@mednet.ucla.edu
ACCESS WEBCAST/PODCAST

Engineering and Urology Society – Section of the Endourological Society
Saturday, May 14, 2011
6:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Grand Hyatt Washington (1000 H Street NW)
For more information, please contact:
Michele Paoli
4100 Duff Place, Lower Level
Seaford, NY 11783
Tel: 516-520-1224 / Fax: 516-520-1225
E-mail: michelelij@aol.com

Geriatric Urological Society (GUS)
Sunday, May 15, 2011
1 – 5:30 p.m.
Grand Hyatt Washington (1000 H Street NW)
For more information, please contact:
GUS Executive Office
Two Woodfield Lake, 1100 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 520
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Tel: 847-517-7225 / Fax: 847-517-7229
E-mail: debbie@wjweiser.com

Indian American Urological Association (IAUA)
Saturday, May 14, 2011
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Marriott at Metro Center (775 12th Street NW)
For more information, please contact:
IAUA Executive Office
Two Woodfield Lake, 1100 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 520
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Tel: 847-517-7225 / Fax: 847-517-7229
E-mail: iaua@wjweiser.com

Japanese Urological Association (JUA)
Sunday, May 15, 2011
2 – 6 p.m.
Renaissance Washington DC (999 9th Street NW)
For more information, please contact:
Kaoru Toyofuku Secretariat
Japanese Urological Association
Saito Bldg., 5F, 2-17-15 Yushima Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0034 Japan
Tel: +81-3-3814-7921 / Fax: +81-3-3814-4117
E-mail: kaoru.toyofuku@mbr.nifty.com

Korean World Urologic Congress
Sunday, May 15, 2011
3 – 7 p.m.
Grand Hyatt Washington (1000 H Street NW)
For more information, please contact:
Jonathan J. Hwang, MD
2021 K Street NW, Suite 420
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: 202-877-9460 / Fax: 202-233-2354
E-mail: Jonathan.J.Hwang@Medstar.net

Pan African Urological Surgeons Association (PAUSA)
Monday, May 16, 2011
1:15 – 5 p.m.
Renaissance Washington DC (999 9th Street NW)
For more information, please contact:
E. Oluwabunmi Olapade-Olaopa, MD
Dept of Surgery, College of Medicine
University College Hospital
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, PMB 7193 Nigeria
Tel: +234 224 10088 / Fax: +234 121 24939001
E-mail: okeoffa@yahoo.com

Portuguese Urology Program
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Noon – 5:30 p.m.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
For more information, please contact:
Meredith Colquitt
E-mail: mcolquitt@AUAnet.org
ACCESS WEBCAST/PODCAST

Research on Calculus Kinetics Society (R.O.C.K.)
Monday, May 16, 2011
1 – 5 p.m.
Renaissance Washington DC (999 9th Street NW)
For more information, please contact:
Gary C. Curhan, MD, ScD
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Channing Laboratory
181 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115
Tel: 617-525-2683 / Fax: 617-525-2008
E-mail: gcurhan@partners.org

R. Frank Jones Urological Society
Sunday, May 15, 2011
3 – 6 p.m.
Renaissance Washington DC (999 9th Street NW)
For more information, please contact:
Cheryl T. Lee, MD
R. Frank Jones Urological Society
c/o National Medical Association
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 920
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Tel: 866-876-6424 / Fax: 734-417-9557
E-mail: ctlee@med.umich.edu

Society for Basic Urologic Research (SBUR)
Saturday, May 14, 2011
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Grand Hyatt Washington (1000 H Street NW)
For more information, please contact:
SBUR Executive Office
Two Woodfield Lake, 1100 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 520
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Tel: 847-517-7225 / Fax: 847-517-7229
E-mail: info@sbur.org

Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA)
Sunday, May 15, 2011
8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Renaissance Washington DC (999 9th Street NW)
For more information, please contact:
SMSNA Executive Office
Two Woodfield Lake, 1100 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 520
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Tel: 847-517-7225 / Fax: 847-517-7229
E-mail: info@smsna.org

SBUR / SUO (Joint Session)
Saturday, May 14, 2011
8 a.m. – Noon
Grand Hyatt Washington (1000 H Street NW)
For more information, please contact:
SBUR & SUO Executive Office
Two Woodfield Lake, 1100 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 520
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Tel: 847-517-7225 or 847-264-5901 / Fax: 847-517-7229
E-mail: info@sbur.org or info@suonet.org

Society for Fetal Urology
Friday, May 13, 2011
1 – 5 p.m.
Grand Hyatt Washington (1000 H Street NW)
For more information, please contact:
Jeffrey B. Campbell, MD, Secretary/Treasurer
c/o Lisa Theno, RN, Administrative Coordinator
13123 E. 16th Avenue, B463 Aurora, CO 80045
Tel: 720-777-6269 / Fax: 720-777-7370
E-mail: campbell.jeffrey@tchden.org or Theno.Lisa@tchden.org
Web site: www.sfu-urology.org

Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS)
Sunday, May 15, 2011
1 – 5:15 p.m.
Grand Hyatt Washington (1000 H Street NW)
For more information, please contact:
Allen Morey, MD, Secretary/Treasurer
P.O. Box 762515
San Antonio, TX 78245-2515
Tel: 210-364-9102 / Fax: 210-881-6770
E-mail: societygurs@hotmail.com

Society for Infection & Inflammation in Urology (SIIU)
Sunday, May 15, 2011
1 – 5 p.m.
Grand Hyatt Washington (1000 H Street NW)
For more information, please contact:
Joe Downey MSc CCRP
SIIU Administrative Assistant
Centre for Applied Urological Research (CAUR)
62 Barrie Street, Kingston General Hospital
at Queen's University, Kingston, ON Canada K7L 3N6
Tel: 613 548-7832 / Fax: 613 548-7834
E-mail: downeyj@queensu.ca

Society for Pediatric Urology (SPU)
Saturday, May 14, 2011
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Renaissance Washington DC (999 9th Street NW)
For more information, please contact:
Lorraine O'Grady, SPU Executive Director
900 Cummings Center, Suite 221-U
Beverly, MA 01915
Tel: 978-927-8330 / Fax: 978-524-0461
E-mail: logrady@prri.com
Web site: www.spuonline.org

Society for the Study of Male Reproduction (SSMR)
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Noon – 5:30 p.m.
Grand Hyatt Washington (1000 H Street NW)
For more information, please contact:
SSMR Executive Office
Two Woodfield Lake, 1100 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 520
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Tel: 847-517-7225 / Fax: 847-517-7229
E-mail: info@ssmr.org

Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology (SUFU)
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Noon – 4 p.m.
Renaissance Washington DC (999 9th Street NW)
For more information, please contact:
SUFU Executive Office
Two Woodfield Lake, 1100 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 520
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Tel: 847-517-7225 / Fax: 847-517-7229
E-mail: info@sufuorg.com

Society of Urology Chairpersons and Program Directors (SUCPD)
Friday, May 13, 2011
1 – 5:30 p.m.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, East Salon C
For more information, please contact:
SUCPD Executive Office
Two Woodfield Lake, 1100 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 520
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Tel: 847-517-7225 / Fax: 847-517-7229
E-mail: info@sucpd.org

Society of University Urologists (SUU)
Friday, May 13, 2011
8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, East Salon C
For more information, please contact:
SUU Executive Office
Two Woodfield Lake, 1100 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 520
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Tel: 847-517-7225 / Fax: 847-517-7229
E-mail: info@suunet.org

Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO)
Saturday, May 14, 2011
12:30 – 5 p.m.
Grand Hyatt Washington (1000 H Street NW)
For more information, please contact:
SUO Executive Office
Two Woodfield Lake, 1100 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 520
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Tel: 847-264-5901 / Fax: 847-517-7229
E-mail: info@suonet.org

Society of Urologic Robotic Surgery (SURS) Section of the Endourological Society
Sunday, May 15, 2011
12:45 – 4:30 p.m.
Grand Hyatt Washington (1000 H Street NW)
For more information, please contact:
Michele Paoli
4100 Duff Place, Lower Level
Seaford, NY 11783
Tel: 516-520-1224 / Fax: 516-520-1225
E-mail: michelelij@aol.com

Society of Women in Urology (SWIU)
Sunday, May 15, 2011
6:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Renaissance Washington DC (999 9th Street NW)
For more information, please contact:
SWIU Executive Office
Two Woodfield Lake, 1100 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 520
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Tel: 847-517-7225 / Fax: 847-517-7229
E-mail: info@swiu.org

Urologic Society for Transplantation and Renal Surgery (USTRS)
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
1 – 5 p.m.
Renaissance Washington DC (999 9th Street NW)
For more information, please contact:
Dicken S. C. Ko, BSc, MD, FRCS(C), FACS
Massachusetts General Hospital Departments of Surgery, Urology & Pediatric Surgery
55 Fruit Street, White 521, Boston, MA 02114
Tel: 617-724-3730 / Fax: 617-724-8634
E-mail: ko.dicken@mgh.harvard.edu

World Chinese Urological Society
Saturday, May 14, 2011
8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
For more information, please contact:
Tom F. Lue, MD, FACS
University of California, San Francisco
400 Parnassus Avenue, A610
Dept of Urology, Box 0738, UCSF
San Francisco, CA 94143-0738
Tel: 415-476-1611 / Fax: 415-476-8849
E-mail: tlue@urology.ucsf.edu

The AUA Annual Meeting features many events beyond its scientific programming. A perennial favorite is the Welcoming Reception, held this year at the world-renowned National Air and Space Museum. Attendees can "take flight" in this spectacular evening of dining, dancing and discovery!

Other Annual Meeting events are designed to enrich your education experience. These include the pre-meeting Satellite Symposia, Skills Enhancement Workshops and Industry Scientific Update.

Click to learn more:

• Welcoming Reception
• Satellite Symposia
• Skills Enhancement Workshops
• Industry Clinical Update Theater
• Afternoon on the Hill
• JobFinder Connection
• Residents Forum
• Residents and Fellows Networking Lunch
• Young Urologists Forum

Urology Practice Management Conference

May 13-14, 2011

The AUA's Practice Managers' Network (PMN) and the Medical Group Management Association's Urology Administration Assembly (UAA) created this two-day event to support the needs of urologists and administrators trying to manage a urology practice today. Held just prior to the Annual Meeting, this popular course is designed to:

• Expand your knowledge of healthcare reform initiatives
• Help you consider the ramifications of strategic affiliations
• Prepare for increased government scrutiny of payment accuracy
• Position your practice to face provider shortages in the future
• Foster an exchange of ideas about the latest urology management hot topics

Click here to view the 2011 Practice Management Conference Schedule

If you have additional questions, e-mail pracman@AUAnet.org.

Register for this conference with your Annual Meeting registration.

Click here for housing information.

We invite you to join us for future AUA Annual Meetings:

May 19-24, 2012
Atlanta, GA