16th Annual Pediatric Urology Laparoscopic Course

Friday, August 19, 2022, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Nationwide Children's Hospital Conference Center


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.25 hours)

The course has demonstrated that the content is innovative in its design, delivery and longevity to include skills currently utilized in pediatric urology surgery. The course serves as an excellent platform to bring in an array of visiting faculty that are highly experienced in laparoscopy, hence providing attendees with an opportunity to learn from some of the best leaders in the field of Pediatric Urology to increase levels of performance. The Course includes lectures and hands-on dry skills lab.

1. Describe the indications/approaches of minimally invasive surgery for common and advanced pediatric urological pathologies.
2. Demonstrate the essentials of core equipment used in laparoscopic (Pediatric) Urological surgery.
3. Identify the different types of basic laparoscopic instruments and describe the advantages/disadvantages of each type.
4. Demonstrate the setup and troubleshooting process of the basic laparoscopic equipment including insufflation, light source, laparoscopes, and video imaging.
5. Describe the major complications of laparoscopic surgery and the management of those laparoscopic complications.

The Divisions of Pediatric Urology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital & the University of Wisconsin – Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health, will be hosting the 16th Annual Pediatric Urology Laparoscopic Course (PULC) this August 19th – 20th  2022. We are very excited to share that this year’s course will be held in-person in Columbus, Ohio at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Research Building III and Conference Center!

Please note that in-person attendance availability is subject to change, pending future Nationwide Children's Hospital COVID-19 policy updates. This course will comply with all hospital COVID-19 polices regarding masking, distancing, and meeting size restrictions. In the event attendance options change, registrants will be notified as soon as possible.

Traditionally, the course is a two-day program for fellows, the first day comprised of lectures/videos, and a dry skills lab, followed by a Pig Lab on the second day.   As part of the course, fellows will have the opportunity to participate in a mentorship program. Each fellow will be assigned to a faculty member who will over the course of a year, offer mentorship on the fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery tasks.

Note: When you register you will be asked for consent to share your name and contact information with commercial supporters of this course. This is optional. For any questions please reach out to [email protected]. 

 

In support of improving patient care, Nationwide Children's Hospital is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC),  the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for the healthcare team. 

Nationwide Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Nationwide Children's Hospital reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Nationwide Children's Hospital is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Hotel Arrangements will be made at the AC Hotel Downtown Columbus for all registered fellows by Nationwide Children's conferencing staff. Confirmation will be sent to registrants in August.

TRAVEL: Registrants are responsible for their travel to and from Columbus. It is recommended to fly in and out of John Glenn International Airport (CMH). 

The Nationwide Children's Hospital® adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nationwide Children's Hospital adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Friday, August 19, 2022

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