La Jolla, California
Saturday, March 20, 2027

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GRU Presents the Urology Symposium for Primary Care Physicians & Advanced Practice Providers

This conference is designed for primary care physicians, advanced practice providers, and early-career urology clinicians who play a pivotal role in the urologic care continuum. It will feature a broad spectrum of urologic topics, including, but not limited to, benign prostatic hyperplasia and surgical management, overactive bladder, kidney stones, sexual health, and urologic oncology. The program will combine didactic lectures with interactive sessions that highlight the patient journey, emphasizing how patients and their families can be guided toward the most appropriate therapies.

Co-Chair

Manoj J. Monga, MD, FACS, FRCS

Manoj J. Monga, MD, FACS, FRCS

Professor and Chair of Urology
UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Co-Chair

Rachel M. Shapiro, MS, PA-C

Rachel M. Shapiro, MS, PA-C

APP Supervisor, Department of Urology
UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Agenda

The Urology Symposium for Primary Care Physicians & Advanced Practice Providers is designed for primary care physicians, advanced practice providers, and early-career urology clinicians who play a pivotal role in the urologic care continuum. Join us on March 20, 2027, in La Jolla, California.

TimeCourse TitleSpeaker(s)
Saturday, March 20, 2027 (All Times Pacific Standard Time)
7:00am-8:00amRegistration and Breakfast
8:00am-8:50amSession 1: Stone Disease
8:00am-8:20amKidney Stone Prevention - Diet, Supplements, and Medications
8:20am-8:40amKidney Stone Management - Surgical Options and Emergent Intervention
8:40am-8:50amQ&A
8:50am-9:40amSession 2: BPH/LUTS
8:50am-9:10amWorkup of the Male Patient with LUTS; Behavior Modifications/Medications and Supplements
9:10am-9:30amSurgical Options for BPH - Patient Expectations, Common Post-operative Concerns
9:30am-9:40amQ&A
9:40am-10:00amBreak with Exhibitors
10:00am-11:10amSession 3: Incontinence, Overactive Bladder, and Bladder Pain
10:00am-10:20amThe Incontinent Patient - Focus on Evaluation and Behavioral Modifications
10:20-am-10:40amOveractive Bladder Overview of Therapies - How to Optimize in Primary Care Setting; Surgical Options Available
10:40am-11:00amInterstitial Cystitis and Bladder Pain Syndrome - What It Is and Isn’t, Multimodal Management Approach
11:00am-11:10amQ&A
11:10am-12:20pmSession 4: Urologic Urgencies - From Acute to Chronic
11:10am-11:30amAcute and Recurrent UTIs
11:30am-11:50amThe Acute Scrotum
11:50am-12:10pmUrinary Retention
12:10pm-12:20pmQ&A
12:20pm-1:00pmLunch
1:00pm-2:15pmSession 5: Urologic Oncology
1:00pm-1:15pmHematuria
1:15pm-1:35pmProstate Cancer Screening
1:35pm-2:05pmOncology Survivorship
2:05pm-2:15pmQ&A
2:20pm-3:25pmCase Study Breakout Sessions
2:20pm-2:50pmBreakout Session A: BPH/LUTS/Incontinence Case Studies
2:50pm-2:55pmSwitch
2:55pm-3:25pmBreakout Session B: Case Studies in Urologic Cancer Screening (PSA Screening, Hematuria Screening)
3:25pm-3:45pmBreak with Exhibitors
3:45pm-5:00pmSession 6: Sexual Health
3:45pm-4:05pmTestosterone Therapy - Who, When, Why, and How
4:05pm-4:25pmManaging Erectile Dysfunction
4:25pm-4:45pmFemale Sexual Health
4:45pm-5:00pmQ&A and Concluding Remarks
5:00 PMEND

2027 Faculty

COMING SOON

Manoj J. Monga, MD, FACS, FRCS

Manoj J. Monga, MD, FACS, FRCS

Co-Chair

UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Rachel M. Shapiro, MS, PA-C

Rachel M. Shapiro, MS, PA-C

Co-Chair

UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Venue

Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine

2880 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037

CONFERENCE ATTIRE:
Attire is business casual. Since meeting room temperatures and personal comfort levels vary, it is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to the educational activities.

PARKING:Parking will be available at the venue.

Transportation

Lyft and Uber are good options if you are traveling from the San Diego Airport (SAN) or anywhere around the area.

CME Information

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Carden Jennings Publishing. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Amedco Joint Accreditation Provider Number: 4008163

Professions in scope for this activity are listed below

Physicians
Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurse Practitioners
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) recognizes the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as approved accreditors and allows reciprocity for AANPCP continuing education credit up to 8.50 hours.

Physician Assistants
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification for PAs.

Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. PAs should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Registration

COMING SOON

Support Opportunities

To inquire about support opportunities, please contact:

Denise Castetter, Senior Director of Corporate Relations
Cell: 973-769-1020
Fax: 434-817-2020  •  [email protected]

Organized by Carden Jennings Publishing Co., Ltd., in partnership with Grand Rounds in Urology.

Jointly Provided by Carden Jennings Publishing, Co., Ltd. and Amedco, LLC.

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