UCSD Urology Symposium for Primary Care Physicians & Advanced Practice Providers

Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine
La Jolla, California
Saturday, March 21, 2026

GRU Presents the UCSD 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 Shapiro, MS, PA-C

Rachel Shapiro, MS, PA-C

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

Agenda

The UCSD 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 from March 21, 2026, in La Jolla, California.

TimeCourse TitleSpeaker(s)
Saturday, March 21, 2026 (All Times Pacific Standard Time)
6:00am-7:00amRegistration and Breakfast
7:00am-8:00amSession 1: Stone DiseaseModerator: Manoj J. Monga, MD, FACS, FRCS
7:00am-7:30amKidney Stone Prevention – Diet, Supplements and MedicationsManoj J. Monga, MD, FACS
7:30am-7:45amKidney Stone Management - Surgical Options - Shockwave, Scope, or Surveillance?Roger L. Sur, MD
7:45am-8:00amManaging Stone Pain – Stents, Nephrostomy Tubes, MedicationsJason Woo, MD
8:00am-9:00amSession 2: BPHTBD
8:00am-8:20amWork Up of the Male Patient With LUTS; Behavior ModificationsEdmund Concepcion, MSPAS, MPH, PA-C
8:20am-8:40amMedications and Supplements for BPHTBD
8:40am-9:00amSurgical Options for BPH – Patient Expectations, Common Post Operative ConcernsSeth K. Bechis, MD
9:00am-10:00amSession 3: Scrotal and Penile Pathology
9:00am-9:20amUrologic DermastosesGrace Y. Kim, MD
9:20am-9:40amThe Scrotal Mass – Cover W/U, Hydrocele, Varicocele, TumorsTBD
9:40am-10:00amPeyronie’s DiseaseDarshan Patel, MD
10:00am-10:20amBreak
10:20am-11:00amSession 4: Male Sexual Health
10:20am-10:40amTestosterone Therapy – Who, When, Why and HowT. Mike Hsieh, MD, MBA
10:40am-11:00amManaging Erectile DysfunctionRyan Nasseri, MD
11:00am-11:40amSession 5: The Abnormal Urinalysis
11:00am-11:20amRecurrent UTIsJennifer T. Anger, MD, MPH
11:20am-11:40amHematuria Including New Biomarkers for Bladder CancerJennifer Gomez, MMS, PA-C
11:40am-12:30pmLunch
12:30pm-2:00pmSession 6: Incontinence, Prolapse and Bladder Pain
12:30pm-12:50pmApproach to the Incontinent Patient. Overview of SUI Procedures for Men and WomenMichael E. Albo, MD
12:50pm-1:20pmOveractive Bladder Overview of Therapies - How to Optimize in Primary Care Setting; Surgical Options AvailableRachel Shapiro, PA-C
1:20pm-1:40pmPelvic Organ Prolapse – Patients at Risk, What to Ask, Who to ReferYahir A. Santiago-Lastra, MD
1:40pm-2:00pmInterstitial Cystitis and Bladder Pain Syndrome – What It Is and Isn’t, Multimodal Management ApproachChristopher Ceriale, PA-C
2:00pm-2:30pmBreak
2:30-5:00pmSession 7: Oncology
2:30pm-3:00pmScreening for Prostate Cancer - Genetic Testing and Other New Approaches
3:00pm-5:00pmThe Patient Journey - Participants Rotate Through 30 Minute Sessions for - Bladder, Testis, Prostate, Kidney.4 Rooms, Each Would Have a Urologist, Medical Oncologist, APP, Patient(s) and Spouse(s).Each Share Their Experiences and Have a Conversation of What Helps Direct Patients to the Right Therapy, What to Expect Before, During and After.
Bladder Cancer PanelMegan Matrenec, MD, FACOSTyler Stewart, MDReena Cherry, PA-C
Kidney Cancer PanelAmirali H. Salmasi, MDRana McKay, MD
Prostate Cancer PanelMichael Liss, MDMichael Randall, MDKerry Paulson, NP
Testis Cancer PanelAditya Bagrodia, MDFred Millard, MDJennifer Gomez, PA

2026 Faculty

Manoj J. Monga, MD, FACS, FRCS

Manoj J. Monga, MD, FACS, FRCS

Co-Chair

UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Rachel Shapiro, MS, PA-C

Rachel Shapiro, MS, PA-C

Co-Chair

UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Archana Ajmera, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP

Archana Ajmera, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP

UC San Diego Health
San Diego, California

Michael E. Albo, MD

Michael E. Albo, MD

UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Jennifer T. Anger, MD, MPH

Jennifer T. Anger, MD, MPH

UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Aditya Bagrodia, MD, FACS

Aditya Bagrodia, MD, FACS

UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Seth K. Bechis, MD, MS

Seth K. Bechis, MD, MS

UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Christopher Ceriale, MSPAS, MPH,
PA-C
UC San Diego Health
San Diego, California

Reena W. Cherry, MS, PA-C

Reena W. Cherry, MS, PA-C

UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Edmund Concepcion, MSPAS, MPH, PA-C

Edmund Concepcion, MSPAS, MPH, PA-C

UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Jennifer Gomez, MMS, PA-C

Jennifer Gomez, MMS, PA-C

UC San Diego
San Diego, California

T. Mike Hsieh, MD, MBA

T. Mike Hsieh, MD, MBA

UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Grace Y. Kim, MD

Grace Y. Kim, MD

UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Mike Liss, MD, PhD, MAS, FACS

Mike Liss, MD, PhD, MAS, FACS

UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Megan Matrenec, DO, FACOS

Megan Matrenec, DO, FACOS

Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center
Sacramento, California

Rana R. McKay, MD, FACS

Rana R. McKay, MD, FACS

UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Frederick Millard, MD

Frederick Millard, MD

UC San Diego Health
San Diego, California

Ryan Nasseri, MD

Ryan Nasseri, MD

UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Darshan Patel, MD

Darshan Patel, MD

UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Kerry Paulson, DNP, ANP-C, WHNP-BC

Kerry Paulson, DNP, ANP-C, WHNP-BC

UC San Diego Health
San Diego, California

J. Michael Randall, MD

J. Michael Randall, MD

UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Amirali H. Salmasi, MD

Amirali H. Salmasi, MD

UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Yahir A. Santiago-Lastra, MD

Yahir A. Santiago-Lastra, MD

UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Tyler F. Stewart, MD

Tyler F. Stewart, MD

UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Roger L. Sur, MD

Roger L. Sur, MD

UC San Diego
San Diego, California

Jason Woo, MD

Jason Woo, MD

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 allow 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.

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Requests for registration refunds must be received by email at meetings@grandroundsinurology.com by at least 30 business days before the activity begins (February 21, 2026). Requests received after the refund deadline will not be processed. Cancellations are subject to a $100 administrative fee deducted from the registration fee paid to cover guarantees and other expenses. Requests should be emailed to meetings@grandroundsinurology.com. The organizer reserves the right to cancel activities not less than 10 business days before the scheduled date if extenuating circumstances make it necessary. Registrants will be notified by email given at registration.

Support Opportunities

To inquire about support opportunities, please contact:

Denise Castetter, Senior Director of Corporate Relations
Cell: 973-769-1020
Fax: 434-817-2020  •  dcastetter@cjp.com

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