Registration Open - Both Physical & Virtual Options Available
Program Approved for a maximum of 34.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
New! Group Golf at Poipu Bay on Monday, 10/28 - Get your spot now, Golf registration closes on Sept 30
Scuba outing - Monday, 10/28
Want to try for the first time or go out with an advanced group? A group of about 14 is expected to participate in a group dive.
If interested, please - email us You will be contacted by Chair, Dr. Mike Sanford with the details!
Delivering Wellness, Learning and Community
All Urology Professionals Welcome
The Western Section of the American Urological Association invites all AUA members and urology professionals to join us for one of Urology’s top meetings. Our priority is delivering the most cost-effective use of your time by combining a great location, top quality CME, world-class speakers and fun networking. Enjoy a wide variety of topics & content infused with hospitality and collegiality while immersing yourself in sessions that foster engagement, connections and learning. With over 450 urologists and 50 allied health attendees expected, the WSAUA Annual Meeting is the largest regional gathering of urology professionals in the Western U.S.
Who Should Attend?
Urologists • Urology Residents and Fellows • Doctors of Osteopathy • Advanced Practice Providers • Physician Assistants • Nurse Practitioners • Industry Partners
Meeting Venue
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
1571 Poipu Road, Koloa, Hawaii, United States, 96756
Tel: +1 808 742 1234
Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/hawaii/grand-hyatt-kauai-resort-and-spa/kauai
Self-parking is free at the Hyatt.
RESORT FACT SHEET - CLICK HERE
- Activities: click here for a listing of nearby activities
KAUAI TRAVEL
Lihue Airport is the primary airport on the Island of Kauai. It handles both overseas and interisland flights. Airport (LIH)
This hotel does not provide shuttle service. Estimated taxi fare: 55 USD (one way)
Travel Info Websites:
https://www.gohawaii.com/islands/kauai
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 (714) 550-9155 if you require special assistance to fully participate in the meeting.
Dress Code
Business casual is appropriate for SurgeWest attendees. Aloha shirts/dress, slacks for presenters. Please no suit and tie.
Registration Materials
You may pick-up your registration materials and badge beginning at 2pm on Saturday at hotel meeting area.
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION & POLICIES
Off-label or Unapproved Use of Drugs or Devices: 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.
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 AUA or WSAUA.
Audio, Video and Photographic Equipment: The use of audio, video and other photographic recording equipment by attendees is prohibited inside WSAUA meeting rooms.
Reproduction Permission: Reproduction of written materials developed for this AUA course is prohibited without the written permission from individual authors and the Western Section American Urological Association.
Trademarks: WSAUA, SURGE WEST and all other trademarks, service marks, trade names and logos of WSAUA appearing on the SURGE WESTor WSAUA Web Site are the property of WSAUA. All other trademarks, trade names, service marks, logos, product names, and company names appearing on these Web Sites are the property of their respective owners.
Email/Mail Release: Registration and attendance at, or participation in, WSAUA meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to give permission to WSAUA to use and distribute the registrant or attendee’s contact information and email addresses to program partners and exhibitors. The information provided to program partners and exhibitors will only be used to inform the attendee of promotions and networking opportunities with the program partners and exhibitors at the event. Attendee information is never given to any other parties.
Mobile App Policy: As a knowledge sharing community, the WSAUA Mobile App has features that allow fellow meeting attendees to know and contact each other. By participating in the Meeting you grant WSAUA the right to upload your name, company and company's primary address & phone number in your profile to the meeting App, which will be available to registered attendees only.
Meeting Conduct: All attendees are expected to conduct themselves in a collegial and respectful manner and strive to foster a safe, inclusive, and collaborative atmosphere. Inappropriate conduct, including but not limited to harassment; threatening physical or verbal actions; or disorderly or disruptive conduct, will not be tolerated. WSAUA reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from the meeting without refund.
Contact Information
If we may be of any assistance, please contact us by phone at 714-550-9155, by email at info@wsaua.org.
WSAUA office mailing address: 1950 Old Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Exploring Kauai, Travel Resources and Guides
- Hotel Concierge Info from BlueHawaii
- Anara Spa at the Hyatt - book appointment
- Poipu Bay Golf - Get a tee time
- Private Car Service/Airport pick-up
- Kauai Travel Guide
- Group Rates on Avis Rental Cars
PLAN NOW FOR FREE EVENINGS: MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
Poipu area restaurant ratings on Yelp!
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- Top sights to see in Kauai https://www.hawaii-guide.com/kauai
. - Hawaii Adventureshttp://adventureinhawaii.com/kauai/
Western Section American Urological Association
2024 LIVE 100th Annual Meeting
October 27, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Kauai, Hawaii
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Western Section American Urological Association. 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. Professions in scope for this activity are listed below. Amedco Joint Accreditation Provider Number: 4008163
Physicians
Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 34.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
SurgeWest 2024
100th Annual Meeting
Schedule In-Brief
Western Section AUA • Kauai, Hawaii • Grand Hyatt Kauai
October 27 to November 1, 2024
- Recommend arrival on Saturday, Oct. 26
- Preliminary schedule - subject to change
Click here for detailed agenda
Saturday, October 26
- 2:00 - 6:00 PM - Early Registration & Check In
- 2:00 - 4:00 PM - Board of Directors Meeting
Sunday, October 27
Sessions run approx. 7:30 AM-2:30 PM
- Networking Breakfast
- Poster Sessions
- Public Policy-Data Quality Session (moderated posters/essays)
- Unmoderated Poster Session - all day
- Spouse Hospitality & Breakfast
- CUA Meeting
- Practice Management Courses
- Health Policy Forum & Luncheon
- Resident Luncheon Program
- 6:30 -8:30 PM - President's Aloha Welcome Reception
Monday, October 28
Sessions run approx. 7:30 AM-2:30 PM
- Networking Breakfast
- ExpoLAB opens
- Spouse Hospitality & Breakfast
- Sessions and Video surgi-sessions
- Joint Session: Asian Pacific Prostate Society/ WSAUA Prostate Session
- PREP Courses
- PREP-C1 - Radiation Safety
- PREP-C2 - AUA Guideline on Urethral Stricture Disease: Evidence-Based Update
- Symposia Lunch Program
- ExpoLAB Aloha Shirt Happy Hour
- Group Golf at Poipu Bay
Tuesday, October 29
Sessions run 7:30 AM-2:30 PM
- Networking Breakfast
- Expo LAB open
- APP-Allied Program
- Spouse Hospitality & Breakfast
- General Sessions
- Pelvic Floor Recon./Void. Dysfunction
- Pediatrics
- Prostate Cancer 1
- Renal Cancer
- Tanagho Lecture - Dr. Peter Carroll
- Symposia Lunch Program
- Resident's Rock 'n Roll Bowl
- Young Urologists Program
- ExpoLAB Aloha Shirt Happy Hour
Wednesday, October 30
Sessions run approx. 7:30 AM-2:30 PM
- Networking Breakfast
- ExpoLAB open
- Spouse Hospitality & Breakfast
- General Sessions
- Urothelial Cancers
- Essay Awards & IVU Presentation
- Sadoughi Lecture - Viraj Master, MD, PhD, FACS - Emory University
- Symposia Lunch Program
- APP-Allied Program
- GU Tumor Board
- ExpoLAB Aloha Shirt Happy Hour
- Women of the WS Program & Social
Thursday, October 31
Sessions run approx. 9:30 AM-2:30 PM
- Member's Business Meeting & Breakfast
- ExpoLAB open
- General Sessions
- Sexual Medicine & Infertility
- Video surgi-sessions
- Endourology/Stones
- Special Talks & Lectures
- Symposia Lunch Program
- ExpoLAB Aloha Shirt Happy Hour
- Western Section Night: Hukilau Under the Moon (optional event)
Friday, November 1
Sessions run 7:30 AM-1:00 PM
- Networking Breakfast
- General Sessions
- Prostate Cancer 2
- Round Table Brunch Program
- History Essays
YOUNG UROLOGIST PROGRAM
TUESDAY, OCT. 29 @ 5:30 PM
'Triumphs and Failures: Unlocking Various Pathways to Leadership'
Objectives: Physician participation in leadership roles is increasingly important at all levels (C-suite, departmental) and in all settings (academics, private practice) due to the current climate in US medicine. The goal of this session is to showcase that one can be a leader and a proactive young urologist in various ways.
The session will include, but will not be limited to, the following topics:
- Personal journeys to various leadership positions.
- Experiences with coaching.
- Formal leadership training (or lack thereof) prior to assuming leadership roles.
- How these experiences have prepared individuals for their current positions.
- Highlighting triumphs, inevitable challenges, failures, and the ability to overcome obstacles.
- The role of coaching or other training in elevating those they lead and how they have incorporated these elements into their leadership.
Women of the Western Section
Networking Event, Program & Social
Weds, Oct.30, 5:30pm
Kauai Ballroom
Program committee
Sia Daneshmand, MD, Secretary/Program Chair (USC), (Overall) |
Dan Lin, MD, Secretary-Elect (UW), (Posters) |
Marc Dall’Era, MD (UCDavis) (Prostate Cancer 1&2) |
Roger Sur, MD (UCSD), (Kid/Lap, Calc) |
Gary Chien, MD (Kaiser LA), (Video Sessions) |
Brian Hu, MD, (LLUMC) (Urothielial/Testis Cancers) |
Heidi Stephany, MD, (UCI), (Peds/Sex Med) |
Chris Twiss, MD (UofA), (Incont/Pelvic Floor/Neuro.) |
Alvaro Lucioni, MD (VMMC), (PREP Courses) |
Eugene Rhee, MD, MBA (Kaiser SD) (PPQD) (Pres Elect) |
Joseph Presti, Jr, MD (Kaiser OAK) (Residents Bowl, GU Tumor Bd) |
Craig Comiter, MD, (Stanford) (Round Table) |
Dean Hadley, MD, Loma Linda, CA (Round Table) (Past Pres) |
Polina Reyblat, MD, (Kaiser LA) (Round Table) |
Charlene Chow, PA-C (Stanford) (APP/ Allied Health Program) |
Chris Porter, MD, (Poster Awards /Life Learning/Symp. Liaison) |
John C. Prince, MD, Orange, CA (History Essays/CME Advisor) (Past Pres) |
100th Anniversary Celebration!
Western Section American Urological Association
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