2025 Aspen Urological Conference

Aspen, CO US
February 18, 2025 to February 21, 2025
The field of urology is constantly evolving, with new technologies, treatment modalities, and guidelines emerging regularly. The Aspen Urological Conference aims to address the educational needs of urologists and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of urological conditions.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for urologists and other healthcare professionals dedicated to the treatment and management of urological disorders.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this meeting, the attendee should be able to:

  • Discuss the latest clinical trials and recommendations for active surveillance in prostate cancer management, including lifestyle interventions and dietary recommendations.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness and limitations of surgical interventions for urinary incontinence, such as the sling procedure, and identify strategies for managing complications.
  • Implement Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) protocols in urological practice to optimize perioperative care and improve patient outcomes.
  • Apply data-driven risk stratification tools and geriatric assessments to identify candidates for urological therapies and tailor treatment plans accordingly.
  • Assess the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in urological practice and explore its potential to enhance diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, and patient outcomes.
Additional information
ACGME/ABMS Core Competencies: 
Patient Care and Procedural Skills
Medical Knowledge
Practice-based Learning and Improvement
Systems-based Practice
For more information, please contact:
CME Coordinator Contact Name: 
Heather DeGortari
CME Coordinator Contact Email: 
Summary
Available credit: 
  • 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 14.00 Participation
Event starts: 
02/18/2025 - 7:30am
Event ends: 
02/21/2025 - 9:30am
Activity opens: 
01/13/2025
Activity expires: 
05/21/2025
Tuesday
7:30 -8:00 AM
Pavlovich: Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer: Clinical trials, Medications, Diets, etc
Christian P. Pavlovich, MD
 
8:00-8:30 AM
Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) protocols – Implementing and Integrating
Sarah P. Psutka, MD, MS
 
8:30 – 9:00 AM
Artificial Intelligence: The Short, Medium, and Long-Term Possibilities to Empower Your Practice
Neema Navai, MD
 
9:00 - 9:30 AM
Evaluation of Hematuria Heresy: Why We’re Doing it Wrong
Richard Matulewicz, MD
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4:30-4:55 PM
Somatic and Germline Testing in Prostate Cancer
Tom Jayram, MD
 
4:55-5:20 PM
Pre-Operative Prehabilitation (Nutrition, Exercise, Cognitive)
Sarah P. Psutka, MD, MS
 
5:20-5:45 PM
How to Improve Work Quality of Life: Lessons from Operating with Zen
Phillip Pierorazio, MD
 
5:45-6:30 PM
Chasing Water
Pete McBride
 
Wednesday
7:30-7:55 AM
Healthcare Safety, Quality, and Improvement
Peter Steinberg, MD
 
7:55-8:15 AM
How I Approach Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer
Scott Eggener, MD
 
8:15-8:40AM
A Case-Based Approach to the Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Guidelines
David Ginsberg, MD
 
8:40 – 9:05 AM
Current Landscape of Hormone Sensitive Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Tom Jayram, MD
 
9:05-9:30AM
Risk Stratification and Geriatric Assessments to Guide Treatment Recommendations
Sarah P. Psutka, MD, MS
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4:30-5:00 PM
Transurethral Ultrasound Guided Prostate Ablation (TULSA): Clinical Trials and Real-World Results
Christian P. Pavlovich, MD
 
5:00-5:30 PM
Refractory Overactive Bladder and the New Overactive Bladder Guidelines
David Ginsberg, MD
 
5:30 – 6:00 PM
Cancer survivorship (Bladder, Kidney)
Sarah P. Psutka, MD, MS
 
6:00-6:30 PM
Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer - Optimal Strategies and Sequencing
Tom Jayram, MD

Thursday
7:30-7:55 AM
Fun Cases in Voiding Dysfunction (Not an Oxymoron!)
David Ginsberg, MD
 
7:55-8:15 AM
The Evolution of the Radical Prostatectomy Patient
Christian P. Pavlovich, MD
 
8:15-8:40 AM
Tips and Tricks for Radical Prostatectomy via Video Clips
Brian Chapin, MD
 
8:40 AM – 9:05 AM
The Changing Landscape of Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
Tom Jayram, MD
 
9:05 AM – 9:30 AM
Updates in GU Reconstructive Surgery
Brad Erickson, MD, MS
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4:30 – 5:00 PM
Drive - Motivations and Drivers of Fulfillment in Healthcare: Where Things are Going Wrong, Why There is Hope, and How to Advocate for Your Wellbeing
Neema Navai, MD
 
5:00 – 5:30 PM
New Technology in Prostate Cancer Screening, Diagnosis, and Management: Promise and Prudence
Scott Eggener, MD
 
5:30 – 6:00 PM
The Failed Sling
David Ginsberg, MD
 
6:00 – 6:30 PM
Micro ultrasound for prostate cancer: History, Hope and… Hype?
Christian Pavlovich, MD
 
Friday
7:30-9:30 AM
Journal Club - 2 papers within past year every urologist should know about
Scott Eggener, MD; Christian P. Pavlovich, MD; David Ginsberg, MD
Limelight Hotel
355 South Monarch Street
Aspen, CO 81611
United States
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
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ACCESSIBILITY The University of Chicago is committed to providing equal access appropriate to need and circumstances and complies fully with legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are in need of special accommodation, please contact our office via email at [email protected].
 
The University of Chicago reserves the right to cancel or postpone this conference due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event this activity must be cancelled or postponed, the registration fee will be refunded; however, The University of Chicago is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including fees assessed by airline/travel/lodging agencies.
COURSE DIRECTORS
  Scott Eggener, MD
  Vice Chair, Section of Urology
  Director, High Risk and Advanced Prostate Cancer Clinic
  Co-Chairman Aspen Urological Conference

 
 
  Jeff Norris, MD
  Urologist
  Co-Chairman Aspen Urological Conference
 
 
 

Disclosure Declarations
As a provider accredited by the ACCME, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine asks everyone in a position to control the content of an education activity to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible companies. This includes any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Financial relationships are relevant if a financial relationship, in any amount, exists between the person in control of content and an ineligible company during the past 24 months, and the content of the education is related to the products of an ineligible company with whom the person has a financial relationship. Mechanisms are in place to identify and mitigate any relevant financial relationships prior to the start of the activity.

Additionally, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine requires Authors to identify investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration at first mention and where appropriate in the content.
Physician Credit
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and Aspen Urological Conference Foundation, and in collaboration with Meeting Achievements. The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Other Participant Credit
Nurses and other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation. For information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME, please consult your professional licensing board.
 
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