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

All Urologists and Urology Professionals are invited to attend

Earn a maximum of 20.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

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Our Meeting is Going Forward Safely & Live In-Person as Planned, Jan. 26-30, 2022

The 2022 Kimbrough meeting is taking place Live and In-Person in the sunny area of Palm Springs, CA. Participate with confidence knowing the safety of all attendees is a priority for our destination. There are no vaccine mandates at this destination. Masks are required for all attendees when inside meeting rooms.

Current vaccination rates for the Coachella Valley are over 80% of the population being either partially or fully vaccinated.

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

 

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

 

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 2022.

Our group rate is $242 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.

 

Earn a maximum of 20.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

Schedule In-Brief  (revised 11-30-21)

Kimbrough Meeting - Palm Springs
January 26-30, 2022

  • Please plan to arrive Weds, Jan. 26 to check-in and attend the evening welcome reception.
  • Earn a maximum of 20.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
  • Preliminary schedule - subject to change

Wednesday, January 26

  • 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 27

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

  • Networking Breakfast
  • Exhibits
  • Spouse Hospitality & Breakfast
  • Keynote Addresses
  • Group Photo
  • Resident Competition Sessions I - VI
  • Manthos Resident & Young Urologist Luncheon
  • FREE EVENING

DAY TWO:
Friday, January 28

8:15 AM-2:40 PM General Sessions in the Main Ballroom

  • Networking Breakfast
  • Exhibits
  • Spouse Hospitality & Breakfast
  • Sessions: Sexual Med, Peds/Trans Uro, General, Videos
  • CME Symposia Lunch
  • GU Bowl Official Tailgate Happy Hour
  • 80's Retroception Night with the Flashpants Band

DAY THREE:
Saturday, January 29

8:30 AM-6:00 PM General Sessions in the Main Ballroom

  • Networking Breakfast
  • Exhibits
  • Spouse Hospitality & Breakfast
  • Sessions: Military Urology, Bladder, Oncology, Recon, Oncology Kidney/Adrenal, Urethral Reconstruction
  • CME Symposia Lunch
  • SGSU Business Meeting
  • Poster Session Reception & Awards

DAY FOUR:
Sunday, January 30

8:30 AM-12:00 PM General Sessions in the Main Ballroom

  • Breakfast
  • Session: Prostate Cancer
  • USAV (VA) Session
  • Mock Oral Boards (9am-12pm)

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.

ATTENTION RESIDENTS, FELLOWS AND YOUNG UROLOGISTS
Special Keynote speaker for the Manthos Young Urologist Luncheon

Roger G. Bonds, MSB, FMSD, CMSR

www.physiciancareeradvisor.org

The Course Directors and Young Urology Representative are excited to announce a huge meeting benefit this year for all young urologists and anyone else who’s considering retirement, leaving active duty practice or a change in their practice.

The President and CEO of PhysicianCareerAdvisor.com, Roger Bonds will be our keynote speaker for the Manthos Young Urologist Luncheon. His company specializes in helping physicians and practices through contract review, career search support, practice setup, academic practice leadership and many other topics concerning the young urologist and those about to embark on a career transition.   He has been an invited speaker for the AUA for 25 years.

NOTE: As an added benefit he has agreed to provide a CV review and a 10 minute free consultation to anyone attending the meeting. Submit your CV, name, email, and cell phone to info@govurology.com. After receipt of your CV, we will send you open time slots during the meeting to meet with Mr. Bonds. Let us know if you prefer Thursday, Jan. 27 – between 2:50pm – 3:30pm or Friday, Jan. 28 – between 1:30pm – 2:45pm.

ATTENTION GOLFERS!

For anyone wanting to play golf during the SGSU meeting, please contact Matt Blasik - mblasik@sagentpharma.com

He will make tee times for Thursday Afternoon, Jan. 27 (1PM/1:30PM) during the meeting or other possible options. Golfers will pay their own way.

Please contact Matt by Friday, January 14 or sooner if you are interested.

Thank you!

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 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)

Thirteen 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. https://palmspringsairport.com/airlines-and-destinations/

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

Thursday: Service dress (for picture) and for presenters & moderators.

All others: Resort dress: Collared shirt & slacks.

80’s Nite: Bring out your 80’s fun gear/wear.

 

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

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Society of Government Service Urologists.  Amedco LLC 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.

Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation

Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.