17th Annual Pediatric Urology Laparoscopy Course

Friday, August 18, 2023, 7:00 AM - Saturday, August 19, 2023, 5:00 PM, Nationwide Children's Hospital Conference Center, Columbus, OH


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (8.00 hours)

PULC offers educational, hands-on laparoscopy training experience for pediatric urology fellows from accredited programs. The course is a two-day program for fellows, the first day comprised of lectures and panel discusions followed by a dry hands-on skills lab. The second day is a full day live model hands-on lab. 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.

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2022 FLS Master

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 $500 registration will cover the following:

• course registration
• hotel
• breakfast and lunch during course
• Saturday evening reception
• transportation from hotel to course related activities
• scrubs and protective eyewear for wet lab

Registration will close Friday, July 14, 2023.

Air 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). There is a social networking dinner on the Saturday evening, therefore you should book your return flight for Sunday, August 20, 2023.

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.

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.

AC Hotel Columbus Downtown
517 Park Street 
Columbus, OH 43215

The AC Hotel Columbus Downtown offers a unique combination of quality, timeless European design comfort, and true authenticity. Experience the hotel's signature rooftop bar, Lumin Sky Bar and Kitchen, specializing in crafted cocktails and Spanish tapas while offering stunning panoramic views of the city skyline. The AC Hotel Columbus Downtown is perfectly situated near entertainment: The Arena District, Short North Arts District, Nationwide Arena, Lower.com Field, the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Express Live concert venue and Huntington Park. Experience all that the city has to offer!

Hotel reservation at the AC Marriot Columbus Downtown will be secured for all registered fellows by Nationwide Children's Hospital Conference Team. Confirmation will be sent to registrants early August.

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.