LET'S RECONNECT AND REFRESH THIS JANUARY 26-30, 2022

68th SGSU
Kimbrough Urological Seminar
January 26-30, 2022
The Westin Mission Hills Rancho Mirage

 

Congratulations to our 2020 Meeting Award Winners

Training • Preparation • Collaboration • CME

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Abstract Deadline: September 30, 2022

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2021 - 2022 PROGRAM DIRECTORS

Jeffrey Jones, MD - M.E. DeBakey VA, Houston TX
Justin De Grado, MD - Naval Medical Center San Diego

All Urology Professionals Welcome

 

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Hotel Information

The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa
71333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage, California 92270
Ph: 760-328-5955

Hotel Website: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/pspwi-the-westin-mission-hills-golf-resort-and-spa/

Get away from it all in relaxing Palm Springs at The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort. Set on 360 acres, the resort showcases Mediterranean architecture, picturesque mountain views and a secluded natural desert landscape. Listed as one of Golf Digest's® Top 75 Golf Resorts in North America, the hotel features two championship Troon golf courses, The Pete Dye course and the Gary Player Signature Course. Discover a wealth of resort amenities, from family programs and kid's activities to three pools with a 60-foot slide, the Spa at Mission Hills and the WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio.

Hotel Reservations

Click here to book online
or call reservations at 1-877-253-0041 -reference the group name Society of Government Service Urologists – January 2021.

Our group rate is $239 single/double +tax and $15/day resort fee which includes:

  • Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi Internet access
  • Fitness Center
  • Free self parking
  • 2 drinks comp at resort bars
  • Access to golf practice facility and miniature golf course
  • Shuttle to Agua Caliente Casino and Gary Player golf course

Cancel Policy: To avoid a one night's room and tax charge, reservations must be canceled at least seven (7) days prior to scheduled arrival.

 

Schedule In-Brief

Kimbrough Meeting - Palm Springs
January 20-24, 2021

  • Please plan to arrive Weds, Jan. 20 to check-in and attend the evening reception.
  • CME credits pending

Wednesday, January 20

  • 2:00 - 6:00 PM - Early Registration & Check In
  • 2:00 - 4:00 PM -  Board of Directors Meeting
  • 6:30 -8:30 PM - Welcome Reception
    All registered attendees invited! Enjoy hosted beverages and delicious food stations while meeting new friends.


DAY ONE:
Thursday, January 21

8:15 AM-4:15 PM General Sessions in the Main Ballroom

  • Networking Breakfast
  • Spouse Hospitality & Breakfast
  • Keynote Addresses
  • Sessions I - VII
  • Manthos Resident & Young Urologist Luncheon
  • Symposia Lunch
  • GU Bowl Official Tailgate Party

DAY TWO:
Friday, January 22

8:15 AM-3:30 PM General Sessions in the Main Ballroom

  • Networking Breakfast
  • Spouse Hospitality & Breakfast
  • Sessions VIII - XI
  • Symposia Lunch
  • Poster Sessions & Reception
  • OPTIONAL EVENING ACTIVITY TBD

DAY THREE:
Saturday, January 23

8:15 AM-5:10 PM General Sessions in the Main Ballroom

  • Networking Breakfast
  • Spouse Hospitality & Breakfast
  • Sessions XII - XVI
  • Symposia Lunch
  • SGSU Business Meeting
  • Littrell Awards Reception & Dinner

DAY FOUR:
Sunday, January 24

7:30 AM-12:00 PM General Sessions in the Main Ballroom

  • USAV (VA) Session (8am - 12:30pm)
  • Breakfast
  • Session XVII- Meeting Take Home Messages & Highlights
  • Session XVIII - Mock Oral Boards (9am-12pm).

Schedules are for general reference and are subject to change.

General Information

Headquarters Hotel:
Hilton Norfolk The Main 
100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510
Tel: 757-763-6200

Norfolk International Airport

Distance from hotel: 9 miles
Drive time: 18 mins.

https://www.norfolkairport.com/

Ground Transportation options - click here

Travel Info Websites:

VisitNorfolk_Tourist_Information
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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.
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Dress Code
Thursday: Service dress (for picture) and for presenters & moderators. All others: Resort dress: Collared shirt & slacks.
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Registration Materials
You may pick-up your registration materials and badge beginning at 2pm on Wednesday, Jan. 17 in the meeting area.
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Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your registration up to 14 days prior to the meeting without penalty. You will receive a full refund promptly. Cancellations received after January 4, 2024 cannot be refunded. However, registration is transferable to a friend or associate, or if you decide not to use it we will credit it to a future meeting minus a $100 processing fee. No shows cannot be refunded.
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Contact Information
If we may be of any assistance, please contact us by phone at 714-550-9155, by email at info@sgsu.org.
SGSU office mailing address: 1950 Old Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
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Consent to Use of Photographic Images
Registration and attendance at, or participation in, SGSU meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to SGSU to use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes of such events and activities.
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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.
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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 SGSU.

General Information

COVID-19 Information
SGSU does not plan to cancel this meeting unless necessary due to travel prohibitions and/or gathering restrictions. We are working in tandem with the facility and are committed to maintaining all appropriate sanitary, health, and safety measures, including outdoor venue options. If there are any changes to events or schedules, we will provide information to registrants about virtual/hybrid options that may be available and/or other details. Registration fees are of course 100% refundable if the event cannot be held as planned.

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

News Flash: Southwest Airlines plans to begin flying through Palm Springs International Airport. The airline said it intends to begin year-round service through PSP starting later this year, according to a press release.
Click here for more info.

Eleven airlines serve the Palm Springs International Airport with non-stop flights to more than 20 destinations which include major hubs offering travel possibilities to over 500 cities worldwide.

Hotel direction: 6.7 miles W

This hotel does not provide shuttle service. Estimated taxi fare: 24 USD (one way)

Visit PSP airport website

Travel Info Websites:

https://www.visitpalmsprings.com/

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

The dress code for active duty:

  • Thursday - Service dress (Air Force - blues with coat and tie) if a resident and presenting.  Service (no coat or tie) if not presenting is fine.
  • Friday and Saturday  - Service (no coat or tie required)
  • Sunday - causal civilian clothes for end of meeting and mock orals
  • No ABUs, fatigues, etc....

Civilians - business or business casual is fine.

Registration Materials
You may pick-up your registration materials and badge beginning at 2pm on Wednesday, Jan. 20 in the meeting area.

Contact Information
If we may be of any assistance, please contact us by phone at 714-550-9155, by email at info@sgsu.org.
SGSU office mailing address: 1950 Old Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705

Accreditation Statement

Physicians         

TBD

Credit Designation Statement

TBD