AUA2023 Medical Student Forum

AUA2025: Integration of Biomarkers, MRI and PSMA PET Imaging Into the Management of Prostate Cancer CME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/43069 At the conclusion of this CME activity, participants will be able to: 1. Evaluate recent advances in biomarkers and molecular imaging technologies and their role in improving the accuracy of prostate cancer staging, and treatment monitoring. 2. Identify the clinical scenario in which PSMA PET/CT is most helpful to identify the localization and extent of locoregional or systemic metastatic disease. 3. Identify the pitfalls of false-positive and false-negative PSMA PET/CT findings. 4. Apply the findings of PSMA PET/CT for the best individual therapeutic approach. 5. Identify patients with radiorecurrent organ-confined prostate cancer. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Support provided by independent educational grants from: Blue Earth Diagnostics, Inc. Lantheus Medical Imaging Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

AUA2025: PARP-Inhibitor Combination Treatments for the Urologic Care Team CME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/42822 At the conclusion of this CME activity, participants will be able to: 1. Apply the mechanism of action of PARP inhibitors and the rationale for using them in patients with advanced prostate cancer. 2. Recognize the role and importance of genetic testing in patients with mCRPC and the implications of germline mutations on response to therapy. 3. Identify best practices and utilize available guidelines for patients with mCRPC to optimize treatment success and oncologic outcomes. 4. Recognize when to use PARP inhibitors as monotherapy, the rationale and indications for combination therapy, and appropriate treatment sequencing. 5. Successfully counsel patients on the possible adverse events associated with PARP inhibitor therapies alone or in combination. ACKOWLEDGEMENTS Support provided by independent educational grants from: AstraZeneca Merck & Co., Inc.

Live from AUA2025: Advances in ADT Program CME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/content/LiveFromAUA2025#group-tabs-node-course-default1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: This educational activity is supported by independent educational grants from: Pfizer, Inc. Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. At the conclusion of this CME activity, participants will be able to: 1. Employ the latest AUA and NCCN guidelines (Version 1.2025) related to Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) into practice 2. Evaluate clinical outcomes, efficacy, and safety profiles of different types of ADT including oral and parenteral LHRH agonists and GnRH receptor antagonists in different treatment settings. 3. Compare testosterone recovery, treatment efficacy, safety profiles, and patient preferences between different modalities of ADT. 4. Recognize common side effects associated with different types of ADT and its combination therapies as well as strategies to mitigate these adverse effects to improve patient outcomes. 5. Implement a multi-disciplinary approach in managing advanced prostate cancer with ADT. 6. Evaluate the future directions and ongoing research that may impact the use of ADT in clinical practice.

AUA2025: Sexual Medicine Society of North America Meeting Cohost: Landon Trost, MD Outline: Segment #1: What is the Sexual Medicine Society of North America and what unique value does it bring to its members and the broader field of urology. Segment #2: For the AUA2025 meeting, what can you tell us about the agenda and what the audience can expect from the meeting? Segment #3: What are the main clinical areas being highlighted at the SMSNA meeting at AUA2025? Segment #4: What is new or exciting on the horizon in your sub-specialty? Segment #5: What final message what you like to leave with listeners related to your sub-specialty and/or the SMSNA meeting at AUA2025?

AUA2025: Society of Urological Robotic Surgeons Meeting Cohost: Michael D. Stifelman, MD Outline: Segment #1: What is the Society of Urological Robotic Surgeons and what unique value does it bring to its members and the broader field of urology. Segment #2: For the AUA2025 meeting, what can you tell us about the agenda and what the audience can expect from the meeting? Segment #3: What are the main clinical areas being highlighted at the SURS meeting at AUA2025? Segment #4: What is new or exciting on the horizon in your sub-specialty? Segment #5: What final message what you like to leave with listeners related to your sub-specialty and/or the SURS meeting at AUA2025?

AUA2025: Focal Therapy Society Meeting Cohost: Rafael Sanchez-Salas, MD Outline: Segment #1: What is the Focal Therapy Society and what unique value does it bring to its members and the broader field of urology. Segment #2: For the AUA2025 meeting, what can you tell us about the agenda and what the audience can expect from the meeting? Segment #3: What are the main clinical areas being highlighted at the FTS meeting at AUA2025? Segment #4: What is new or exciting on the horizon in your sub-specialty? Segment #5: What final message what you like to leave with listeners related to your sub-specialty and/or the FTS meeting at AUA2025?

Update Series 2025 Lesson 9: Congenitalism: Transitioning Patients with Congenital Urological Anomalies from the Pediatric to the Adult Care Setting Update Series 2025 Lesson 9: Congenitalism: Transitioning Patients with Congenital Urological Anomalies from the Pediatric to the Adult Care Setting Now in its 44th installment, the AUA Update Series is renowned for delivering high-quality lessons to practicing urologists, fellows and residents. All content is developed by internationally recognized experts in urology, making the AUA Update Series the most professional and sought-after self-study program available. Improve your practice and patient care by staying abreast of the latest treatments and surgical techniques in urology. For more information or to subscribe to the AUA Update Series, please visit AUAnet.org/Update25

AUA2025: Masterclass: Renal Access and Interventions (2025) Cohost: Rob Sweet, MD, FACS, MAMSE and Thomas Chi, MD, MBA Tune in to hear straight from the experts about what you can expect from our NEWLY DESIGNED Full Day Hands-on Skills Trainings at AUA2025! In this episode, Drs. Thomas Chi and Robert Sweet discuss Masterclass: Renal Access and Interventions, an all new interactive training offering skills in percutaneous renal access and image-guided renal interventions. Early Bird deadline for Hands-on Skills trainings has been EXTENDED - ends March 24. Spaces are limited – Register now!

Hereditary Kidney Cancer Syndromes CME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/41772 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Support provided by an independent educational grant from:  Merck & Co., Inc.  LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: 1. Select patients who should undergo genetic testing to identify hereditary kidney cancer syndromes based on appropriate criteria, including family history and clinical presentation. 2. Implement strategies to address ethical concerns related to genetic testing, such as patient consent, confidentiality, and the potential impact on family members. 3. Discuss VHL syndrome, including its genetic basis, inheritance pattern, and associated tumors. 4. Properly diagnose and manage VHL syndrome in clinical practice based on knowledge of novel therapeutic strategies. 5. Utilize a multidisciplinary approach consisting of urologists, oncologists, geneticists and nephrologists when managing hereditary kidney cancer syndromes.

AUA2025: Fundamentals of Prostate MRI and Transperineal Interventions (2025) Cohost: Arvin K. George, MD and James Wysock, MD, MSc Tune in to hear straight from the experts about what you can expect from our NEWLY DESIGNED Full Day Hands-on Skills Trainings at AUA2025! In this episode, Dr. Arvin K. George and Dr. James Wysock discuss optimizing diagnosis of clinically significant prostate cancer along with a preview of what practicing urologists will gain from attending Fundamentals of Prostate MRI and Transperinal Interventions. Among the skillsets of MRI interpretation, segmentation, fusion-guided transperineal prostate biopsy, and transperineal spacer techniques, attendees also receive access to a library of on-demand virtual didactics straight from the experts! Early Bird deadline for Hands-on Skills trainings ends March 7. Spaces are limited – Register now! https://www.auanet.org/AUA2025/register/hands-on-skills-trainings Outline: Segment #1: The Changing Landscape of Prostate Cancer Diagnostics Segment #2: Why Transperineal Biopsy? Segment #3: What Participants Will Learn - MRI Segment #4: What Participants Will Learn – Transperineal Techniques Segment #5: Why you should attend this course