This activity is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals and addresses key clinical challenges, including improving patient safety and surgical outcomes by reviewing morbidity and mortality data. It ensures adherence to evolving clinical guidelines and incorporates the latest technologies and techniques into practice. The conference also focuses on enhancing knowledge transfer and fostering interactive learning to help trainees, advanced practice providers, and faculty apply new treatments effectively and improve overall urologic care.

Course Director:

• Stephen Riggs, MD  

Overall Objectives:

1. Analyze guideline care & current urology standards review    
2. Examine morbidity and mortality of surgical cases to identify areas to improve care    
3. Apply invited lectures and lectures from faculty to engage participants in evolving techniques and treatments

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health 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.

Credit Statement(s)

American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Board Recognition Statement(s)

American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.