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Society of Women in Urology
Inaugural Clinical Mentoring Conference
January 13 – 15, 2012
JW Marriott Camelback
Scottsdale, Arizona
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
 Dear Colleagues,
It is with great excitement that I invite you to attend our society’s Inaugural Clinical Mentoring Conference. An exclusive female faculty will deliver didactic and lab sessions on male reconstructive surgery as well as sessions on robotic surgeries in both male and female patients with the aim to expose residents and practicing urologists to surgeries and areas of urology that have traditionally been underrepresented by women urologists. Additional ses¬sions will cover pertinent topics of female sexual dysfunction and refractory overactive bladder. A panel discussion over lunch on Friday with women executives from our industry sponsors promises to be very informative about the challenges our counterparts in business face regularly. Brunch with the Experts on Sunday morning will entice us all to stay and to enjoy the famous Sunday Brunch (which by reputation is “totally awesome”). The major social highlight of the meeting will be the banquet on Saturday night, honoring all of SWIU past presidents. Phoenix in January will provide a great respite, especially for those of us who will be living with the winter snow and overcast skies by that time. The newly renovated JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort offers many enjoyable leisure activi¬ties for you and your family. Now that I am living and practicing in Virginia, I have license to say that I hope to see “all y’all” at the meeting!
Nancy A. Huff, MD
SWIU President
ABOUT SCOTTSDALE, Arizona
Scottsdale is located in the Sonoran Desert, bordered by Phoenix to the west and the McDowell Mountains on the east. Scottsdale’s stylish and vibrant downtown is considered the finest urban center in Arizona. With more than 90 restaurants, 320 retail shops and more than 80 art galleries, Scottsdale is annually rated among the nation’s most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business in.
Weather and Dress
Attire for the SWIU Annual Meeting is casual. Scottsdale’s average low temperature in February is 45.8°F (7.6°C) and the average high is 63.1°F (17.1°C).
Featured Speakers
Jennifer Anger, MD
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Dept. of Surgery, Division of Urology
Carol Salem, MD
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Urologic Oncology/Robotic Surgery
Linda Jayjohn, RN, BSN, MBOE, CNOR
The Ohio State University Medical Center
Robotics Education and Development
O. Lenaine Westney, MD
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Elizabeth R. Mueller, MD
Loyola University Medical Center
Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconst. Surg.
Martha K. Terris, MD
Georgia Health Sciences University
Professor of Surgery
Harriette M. Scarpero, MD
Associated Urologists
GENERAL MEETING INFORMATION
Click here for an article on the SWIU Inaugural Clinical Mentoring Conference by Melissa Kaufman, which will appear in the upcoming edition of the SWIU Newsletter!
Registration/Information Desk Hours are as follows:
Friday, January 13, 2012 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 14, 2012 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 15, 2012 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Hours are as follows:
Friday, January 13, 2012 1:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 14, 2012 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
EVENING FUNCTIONS
One ticket to each evening function is included in your registration fee.
Welcome Reception
Date: Friday, January 13, 2012
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Sunshine
Attire: Casual
The Society of Women in Urology welcomes its members to the 2012 Clinical Mentoring Conference. Members can visit with exhibitors and connect with fellow members all while enjoying delicious drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
President’s Banquet
Date: Saturday, January 14, 2012
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Arizona Ballroom A, B, F
Attire: Business Casual
Plan to join your fellow SWIU members for an enchanting evening honoring all SWIU Past Presidents.
HOTEL INFORMATION
The SWIU Inaugural Clinical Mentoring Conference will be held at the Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, Arizona, where special room rates have been arranged for meeting attendees.
Camelback Inn
5402 East Lincoln Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Phone: (480) 948-1700
Fax: (480) 951-8469
Room Rate: $269.00 plus taxes
Hotel Deadline: December 20, 2011
Reservations
Please use the following link to make your reservations at the Camelback Inn:
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/socwomenurol2012
Room Rate
SWIU has negotiated a rate of $269.00 plus any applicable taxes. This rate is for single or double occupancy in a standard room at the Camelback Inn.
Hotel Deadline
The deadline to receive the SWIU group rate is December 20, 2011. SWIU encourages you to make your reservation early, as the hotel and discount block may sellout before this date. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space-available basis and higher rates may apply.
Reservations
Attendees are responsible for making their reservations by calling the hotel at (800) 266-9432. Please reference SWIU to receive the discounted rate.
Hotel Deposit & Cancellation Policy
A deposit equal to one night’s stay is required to hold a reservation. These deposits are fully refundable if the hotel is notified 72-hours prior to arrival and a cancellation number is obtained.
TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION
Airport Information
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is approximately 10 miles from the Camelback Inn or 25 minutes by car.
Rental Car Information
Avis Rent-A-Car is the official rental car company for the SWIU
2012 Inaugural Clinical Mentoring Conference. For reservations, please call (800) 331-1600, and use the code “J901055” to receive the discounted rates.
Parking
SWIU is happy to offer complimentary parking at the Camelback Inn.
Shuttle Service
Supershuttle operates twenty-four hours a day, on a time-scheduled basis, offering airport-to-door service. Reservations are required. You can reach Supershuttle at (800) 244-9000.
Taxi Cab Services
The following taxi companies operate at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport:
AAA Taxi: (602) 437-4000
Allstate Taxi: (602) 275-8888
Discount: (602) 266-1110
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The Executive Office of the Society of Women in Urology manages registration for the Inaugural Clinical Mentoring Conference. Please call the SWIU office at (847) 517-7225 if you have any questions.
Registration Fee Includes:
- Scientific Sessions
- Breakfasts
- 1 Welcome Reception ticket
- 1 Presidents Banquet ticket
Early Registration Deadline
Meeting registration forms must be received by the SWIU Executive Office by 12/13/11 to receive the discounted early registration rate. All forms received after this deadline will be assessed the regular registration fee.
Registration Cancellation & Refund Policy
Registration refund requests must be submitted in writing to the SWIU Executive Office by 12/13/11. All refund requests will be subject to a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be made after 12/13/11.
Pre-Registrants
SWIU pre-registrants will receive a complete registration packet on-site at the registration/information desk located off the hotel lobby. The packet will include badges, social tickets, and general meeting information.
Special Needs
For accommodations on the basis of disability or special dietary needs, please call (847) 517-7225.
Questions
Please feel free to contact the SWIU Executive Office by:
Phone: (847) 517-7225
Fax: (847) 517-7229
Email: info@swiu.org
Accreditation Statement/Educational Needs & Objectives
Needs Assessment
Despite immense growth over the past decade in the number of women practicing urology, a large gender gap continues to exist in certain urologic subspecialties. Specifically, the areas of male reconstruction and robotic surgery are inadequately represented by women urologists. As part of the mission of the Society of Women in Urology, we envision an educational conference to bridge these gaps in a learning environment conducive to such endeavors. The goals of this conference would be centered upon providing our membership with training opportunities in male reconstruction and robotic surgery. We foresee utilizing a combination of didactic lectures, surgical workshops and case-based panel discussions of current procedures in reconstructive and robotic urologic surgery. A critical aspect of this agenda incorporates opportunity for resident education and introduction for the future women in urology of avenues for specialization or expansion of their practice into reconstruction and robotics.
Objectives
At the conclusion of the session, attendees should be able to:
- Critically evaluate the role of robotic surgery in urologic oncology and describe important components of robotic surgical procedures.
- Review proper patient selection and technique of robotic sacrocolpopexy and ureteral reimplantation.
- Describe the elements of a successful perioperative robotic surgery team.
- Integrate the presentation, evaluation and current management options for female sexual dysfunction.
- Evaluate treatment options available for refractory overactive bladder including sacral neuromodulation, posterior tibial nerve stimulation, and use of intradetrusor botulinum toxin.
- Evaluate the following clinical diagnostic issues and experience hands-on training for surgical procedures available to treat male urinary stress incontinence:
- Identify the types of male incontinence and determine when surgical intervention is warranted.
- Describe bulbar urethral anatomy and landmarks important for surgical interventions in the male urethra.
- Illustrate how to implant a bulbar urethral male sling, a device designed to support the muscles around the urethra, a minimally invasive procedure to correct mild to moderate stress urinary incontinence.
- Illustrate how to implant an artificial urinary sphincter—this mimics the function of a normal, healthy urinary sphincter and can be an effective solution for moderate to severe stress urinary incontinence.
- Evaluate the following clinical diagnostic issues and experience hands-on training for surgical procedures available to treat medication refractory erectile dysfunction:
- Identify common treatment algorithms for erectile dysfunction and recognize when surgical intervention is warranted.
- Describe the multiple types of penile prostheses available and when to utilize each type of device.
- Illustrate how to implant an inflatable penile prosthesis via both infrapubic and penoscrotal approaches.
- Evaluate the following clinical diagnostic issues and experience hands-on training for surgical procedures available to treat male urethral stricture disease:
- Identify common treatment algorithms for urethral stricture disease and recognize types of endoscopic and open surgical interventions and when each should be employed.
- Illustrate how to perform an open repair onlay bulbar urethroplasty for stricture disease.
- Identify men who may find immediate relief from a urethral stent.
- Describe when invasive surgery is the best option for men with urethral strictures.
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and the Society of Women in Urology. The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Conflict Resolution Statement
The University of Oklahoma College Of Medicine, Office of Continuing Professional Development has reviewed this activity’s speaker and planner disclosures and resolved all identified conflicts of interest, if applicable.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution.
General Disclaimer
The statements and opinions contained in this program are solely those of the individual authors and contributors and not of the SWIU. The appearance of the advertisements is not a warranty, endorsement, or approval of the products or services advertised or of their effectiveness, quality, or safety. The content of this publication may contain discussion of off-label uses of some of the agents mentioned. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses. The SWIU disclaims responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting from any ideas or products referred to in the abstracts or advertisements.
Special Assistance
We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special needs will help us better serve you. Call (847) 517-7225 if you require special assistance to fully participate in the meeting. |