Preparations for the 65th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Section are underway. The meeting is scheduled to be held at the Hilton Hotel and City Center in Saratoga Springs, New York from October 30 - November 3, 2013.

Saratoga Springs was the site of the first American Urological Association meeting under the leadership of President Ramon Guiteras in 1902. As such, this piece of history will make our meeting memorable.

As in all meetings, three functions are necessary to make it successful: The Scientific Program, the Social Program and the participation of our industry partners.

Dr. Gennady Bratslavsky has kindly accepted to chair the Scientific Program Committee and plans are underway to have superb podium and poster ses-sions with the help of nationally and internationally known faculty and plan-ning committee members. In addition, this year, there will be a special pro-gram dedicated to education for members of the Allied Health Professionals team. Dr. Elise De has been working closely with Dr. Bratslavsky to plan this exciting program.

The Social program is chaired by Dr. Oleg Shapiro of Syracuse, New York. Following Section tradition, there will be a Fun Night event on Friday evening at the Saratoga Casino and Raceway, a venue for which the

area is famous. The Annual Banquet on Saturday evening will feature Mary Brazea, a Lyric Soprano and actress from the capital region. Mary’s dynamic voice and emotional acting meld together to create heartfelt performances, you won’t want to miss her performance. Also offered during our time in Saratoga are two tours led by Dave and Charlie who are experienced historians with a wealth of information about Saratoga Spring’s history. One of the tours will be a spooky ghost tour of the historic Canfield Casino on the night of Halloween! These tours require a guaran-tee of 20 guests. Please register to join the tours with your spouses and children, as soon as you receive the information this coming summer. Finally, the exhibit hall will be open on Thursday and Friday. Please take a moment to visit the hall and thank our industry partners for their support. Our annual meeting would not be possible without them. I would also like to thank Drs. Joseph Greco, Datta Wagle and the Development Committee for their hard work in securing these important industry sponsorships and exhibits.

Please join me in thanking our Executive Director Drew Shifflet, and his team: Leslie Hettenbach, Kristin Pichon and Helen Scofield for their efforts in making our meeting successful.

I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN SARATOGA!

www.NSAUA.org Spring 2013

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEZAHI N. MAKHULI, MD

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2012–2013BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERSPRESIDENT Zahi N. Makhuli, MDSyracuse, New York

PRESIDENT-ELECTJerzy B. Gajewski, MDHalifax, Nova Scotia

PAST PRESIDENTHassan Razvi, MD London, Ontario

SECRETARYRonald P. Kaufman Jr., MD Albany, New York

TREASURERD. Robert Siemens, MDKingston, Ontario

HISTORIANRonald Rabinowitz, MDRochester, New York

AUA BOARD OF DIRECTORSKevin Pranikoff, MD Eggertsville, New York

REPRESENTATIVESCANADAKaren J. Psooy, MD Winnipeg, Manitoba

NEW YORKElise J. Billings De, MD Albany, New York

PENNSYLVANIATimothy D. Averch, MD Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

AT-LARGE CANADAKenneth T. Pace, MD Toronto, Ontario

AT-LARGE UNITED STATESGennady Bratslavsky, MD Syracuse, New York

YOUNG UROLOGIST MEMBERSCANADADawn L. MacLellan, MDHalifax, Nova Scotia

UNITED STATESMichael Ost, MD Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Dear Colleagues,

I hope this finds you all well, digging out from mounds of snow, and looking forward to warmer temperatures to come. We have much to anticipate in 2013 including the upcoming AUA Meeting in San Diego and the Northeastern AUA Meeting in Saratoga Springs. Herein, I’ll highlight a few of the resident-centered events at these meetings as well as offer an update on the NSAUA Residents Committee.

The AUA National Meeting will take place from May 3-8 in San Diego, CA. I encour-age residents to arrive Thursday evening in order to take full advantage of the resi-dent programming. Friday morning will feature the new National Urology Residents Preceptorship Program (NURPP): an amalgam of topics from private practice urology and building a referral base to fellowship and developing an academic career as a surgeon scientist. The Residents Forum will follow on Saturday morning including a heated debate between private practice and academic urologists as well as a roundtable discussion of fellowship opportunities. And certainly not to be forgotten, the National Residents bowl with the defending champion Northeastern Section Team, the first annual Chief Resident Debate, and the Young Urologist Forum round out the Resident Program. I hope to see you there!

We are actively planning the Resident Program for the Northeastern Section meeting in Saratoga Springs, NY from October 30-November 3. It is sure to include the laparoscopic skills competition, a big hit from last year, and the traditional Residents Breakfast. Mark it on your calendars!

Finally, the Residents Committee will be having another teleconference in the coming weeks. Topics for discussion will be upcoming resident events at the AUA National meet-ing, planning a resident program for the Northeastern Sectional Meeting in October, and the current status of our collaborative research project. Many institutions have already expressed interest in collaboration, something that should strengthen resident-driven clinical research within our section. The Committee welcomes thoughts and suggestions from all residents in our section. Please be in touch with your program representative or with me directly to have your voice heard.

I am excited to see you all in San Diego. On behalf of the Northeastern Section Residents Committee, safe travels!

FROM THE RESIDENTS COMMITTEE CHAIR

BENJAMIN T. RISTAU, MD

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Saratoga Springs conjures up grand images. Many famous (and wealthy) New Yorkers made a point to vacation here every year for 6-8 weeks. The city’s lovely tree-lined streets and grand old Victorians, porch swings sway-ing and gardens brimming with colorful flowers bring to mind a gentler era.

Why did they come? Start with world-class horse racing, renowned per-forming arts and natural springs spas. Add 13 golf courses, 10 museums, a historic battlefield, fabulous boutiques, antiques and restaurants and you will find that there is something for everyone. Relax at the famous Lincoln Mineral Baths, window shop in town or gamble your money away at the track; the choice is yours. In addition, there is the beautiful Congress Park with its famous Carousel and the historic Canfield Casino, which is just a block away from the downtown shops and restaurants.

Check out this list of attractions you can visit during your time in Saratoga Springs:

National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame

The Saratoga Automobile Museum

Saratoga Harness Museum

National Museum of Dance

Tang Teaching Museum

Yaddo Gardens

The Children’s Museum at Saratoga

Canfield Casino

Saratoga Spa State Park

Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Visit www.discoversaratoga.org to get more information and start planning your trip.

TELL ME MORE ABOUT SARATOGA SPRINGS!

DID YOU KNOW?The first AUA meeting actually called an “Annual Convention” was held in Saratoga Springs, NY on June 13, 1902. Dr. Ramon Guiteras gave his first presidential address at this meeting. He began by defining urology, i.e., from the Greek: “urine plus science.” The first use of the word “urological” is believed to be the use of it in the Association’s name. Guiteras delineated the boundaries of the urologist’s practice. He then gave a scholarly review of the ancient, medieval, and modern history of urologic practice.

Photo – Ramon Guiteras, an avid boxer, is reported to be the only man to have knocked down John L. Sullivan, heavyweight boxing champion from 1882 to 1892.

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FINANCEThe Combined Statement of Financial Position for the 12-month period reflects Total Assets of $1,920,949, with Net Assets (Equity) of $1,831,358. The Statement of Activities for the year shows total revenue of $430,750 and total expenses $530,825 resulting in an operating deficit of ($100,075). Total investment income and gain on investments of $150,663 results in a year end increase in Net Assets of $50,588.

AUDITMs. Tracy Pruitt of the auditing firm of McGladrey & Pullen, LLC, reported on the Section’s yearend audit. McGladrey audited the con-solidated statements of financial position and the related consolidated statements of activities and cash flows. The auditors found no unusual or significant transactions conducted without proper accounting and guid-ance, there were no disagreements with management over the application of accounting principles, and all internal controls are in place. McGladrey therefore provided an unqualified opinion that the 2012 financial state-ments present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Northeastern Section and its Foundation. The Audit Report was approved as presented.

INVESTMENTSMs. Dorothy Boyer, Merrill Lynch Investment Advisor, reported that for the calendar year 2012 the Section and Foundation combined investment return was a positive 8.75% which surpassed a passive index of 8.37%. In September 2012 the Board expanded the threshold for rebalancing the Equity portions of the investment funds (allowing a deviation of up to 10 percent over the 40% allocation until rebalancing is required).

FROM THE SECRETARY Dr. Kaufman provided a synopsis of the AUA Section Secretaries Membership Council meeting held in January. Dr. Gajewski attended in the place of Dr. Gerald Brock as the Canadian representative. Items perti-nent to the Section included, among other things, an increase in activity of the AUA Residents Committee and an assessment of how all Sections con-duct their nominating processes for AUA committees, awards, President and external representatives. A task force of the SSMC is to recommend how best practices and protocols may be shared among the Sections to provide more consistency and transparency.

REVENUES/EXPENSES TASK FORCE As part of a task force report, the Board reaffirmed that faculty for the Residents Program at the Annual Meeting should be designated among members of the Section. The Board also reaffirmed the current $500 per resident travel stipend (up to four residents per Urology Program) for attendance at the Section meeting. The Directors agreed to discontinue the Section’s current printed newsletter and instead move to an electronic format. The monthly e-news update will continue and the spring and fall newsletter will be posted on the website in a format downloadable for members. The Board agreed that this can be implemented as a pilot for the next year.

2016 MEETING LOCATIONThe Directors approved Buffalo, NY as the location for the 2016 Section Annual Meeting. The Section will meet in the Adams Mark Hotel (September dates TBD). All Board members confirmed that a direct flight to the destination city is preferred over locations that require additional connecting flights. Drs. Rabinowitz and Pranikoff spoke favorably about the revitalization of the downtown area near the Adams Mark Hotel.

HISTORIAN’S REPORTDr. Rabinowitz distributed a written report and described this year’s AUA History Exhibit in San Diego which will be entitled “Milestones in Urolithiasis.” He also reported that AUA’s traveling exhibit “Skeletons in the Closet: Indignities and Injustices in Medicine” will be presented at the 2013 Section meeting in Saratoga Springs. Books on this topic/exhibit remain available for a $20 donation.

REPORT FROM AUA BOARD REPRESENTATIVEDr. Pranikoff reported on various items including AUA’s recent discussion around the Journal of Urology and several new initiatives that have been approved to increase the JU impact factor. Other efforts are underway to speed up review times with the addition of new assistant editors. Another major focus area for the AUA is the restructuring of the Health Policy Division and evolving activities in Quality and Data projects which will be housed under a new Science and Quality Division.

SCHOLARSHIP RESEARCH COMMITTEE A report from Dr. Stephen Pautler, Committee Chair, summarized the work of the committee in 2012 in selecting the Young Investigator nomi-nee and winners of the Resident Prize Essay contest. This year’s deadline for Prize Essay applications is July 1. The committee has enhanced the requirements and expectations about mid-project and final project reports known and that these should be regularly received by the Board and pre-sented at the Annual Meeting.

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORTDr. Greco reported on meetings with industry (one with Canadian rep-resentatives and two meetings in the U.S.) where important and relevant information had been exchanged as well as better relationships established. He explained that the Section should endeavor to place requests as early as possible for general support (from marketing and promotional divisions) as these budgets are set in the late summer/early fall for the following year. A number of strategies are being pursued, such as adding industry to the email list to share section news, welcoming support in exchange for face-time with leaders of the section, and planning in advance to meet again with industry at least one year in advance of future fall section meetings.

DREW SHIFFLET, CAEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS – MARCH MEETING

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65TH ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS2013 Scientific Program Chair, Dr. Gennady Bratslavksy has been hard at work putting together an excellent scientific program for this Fall’s meeting. This year’s program will include several panel discussions and debates, state-of-the art lectures, poster sessions and a full day program dedicated to allied health professionals. Registration opens June 3rd!

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

• Expert Faculty from Inside and Outside the Section

• Timely Topics in Urology: Prostate Cancer, Reconstruction, Stones, Pediatrics, Focal Therapy, Bladder Cancer, Imaging, Evidence Based Medicine, Trauma, BPH and more!

• Moderated Poster Sessions

• All Day Program Dedicated to the Allied Healthcare Team

EVENTS FOR RESIDENTS

• Laparoscopic Skills Challenge

• Resident Debates

• Residents Breakfast

• Prize Essay Contest

SOCIAL PROGRAM

• Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception

• Fun Night at Saratoga Casino and Raceway

• President’s Reception & Banquet – featuring Mark Burgasser and Mary Brazeau

• 5K Fun Run/Walk

• Tour Options Include: Halloween Ghost Tour of Canfield Casino and Taste of Saratoga and its History

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

The Saratoga Hilton is located in the midst of downtown, just steps from over 50 distinctive restaurants, sidewalk cafes, shops boutiques, galler-ies and entertainment venues. The Hilton is also connected to the City Center where the Scientific Session and Exhibit Hall will be located.

Room Rate: $169 USD Single/Double per night

Registration and Housing open June 3. Register before October 9 to save $100!

Visit www.NSAUA.org for up to date annual meeting information.

ABSTRACT DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 20, 2013!

The deadline to submit your abstract for Saratoga Springs has been extended but it will be here before you know it! Don’t miss your chance to have your research published in the Canadian Urological Association Journal, and get the opportunity to present your research among your peers and mentors.

Abstract submission deadline is May 20, 2013.

Go to www.NSAUA.org to submit your abstract now. Residents, don’t for-get to apply for the Prize Essay Contest!

DATES TO REMEMBER FOR SARATOGA SPRINGS

• Abstract Submission Deadline Saratoga Springs – Extended to May 20

• Registration Opens – June 3

• Resident Prize Essay Contest – July 1

• Young Investigator Grant Application – August 12

• Deadline for Hotel Reservations – October 4

• Last Day to Register for Tours – October 7

• Discounted Registration Deadline – October 9

• Saratoga Springs Annual Meeting – October 30 - November 3, 2013

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR FUTURE ANNUAL MEETINGS

65th Annual Meeting October 30 - November 3, 2013 Saratoga Springs, NY

66th Annual Meeting November 12 - 16, 2014 Amelia Island, FL

67th Annual Meeting October 28 - 31, 2015 Quebec, QC Canada

68th Annual Meeting September 28 - October 2, 2016 Buffalo, NY

www.cuameeting.org

68th Annual Meeting of CUANiagara Falls, ON

Sheraton on the FallsJune 22 – 25, 2013

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SEE YOUR NAME IN LIGHTS AT FUN NIGHT!Plan to join us on Friday, November 1 at Saratoga Casino and Raceway for NS-AUA’s Fun Night. The Raceway is the region’s premier entertain-ment destination with live harness racing and simulcast coverage. The first live harness race was held in 1941 on this beautiful half-mile track. You’ll have the best seats in the house at Fortunes Restaurant, overlook-ing all the action of the live racing.

At NSAUA’s Fun Night, you’ll have the opportunity to watch up to 13 live harness races. Saratoga Raceway offers a unique way to celebrate the races – by purchasing a race. A live harness race can be named for an individual or company of your choice. With the purchase of a Named Race, your package will include:

• Groupnamefeaturedonthetrackmessageboardinlights

• Groupwelcomeintheracingprogram

• Groupmembersindividuallyrecognizedbythetrackannouncer

• Groupmembers(upto8guests)presentthetrophyinthewinner’scir-cletothewinningdriver.Thetrophywillbeablanketwithlettering(upto20lettersincluded)andthehorsewillkeeptheblanketashistrophy.

• Professionalphotographofgroupwiththewinninghorseanddriverinthe winner’s circle

Named Race Packages are available for $500. With a photo opportunity for up to 8 guests, you can gather your colleagues and support NSAUA for only $62 per person! One hundred percent of the revenue generated from the Named Races will go directly into the Section’s Scholarship Research Fund, which provides the annual Resident Prize Essay Contest and Young Investigator Grants. For more information or to purchase a Named Race Package, contact nsaua@AUAnet.org.

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SPOUSE TOUR OPTION:

A TASTE OF SARATOGA AND ITS HISTORY

Friday, November 1, 201310 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

AUA AND SBUR ANNOUNCE SUMMER RESEARCH CONFERENCEThe 2013 American Urological Association Foundation/Society for Basic Urologic Research (AUA Foundation/SBUR) Research Conference, “Patient Phenotyping: Advancing Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction,” is scheduled for August 10-11, 2013 at the AUA Headquarters in Linthicum, Maryland. The meeting is expected to assist in advancing the goals of the Measurement of Urinary Symptoms (MOMUS) and the Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network (LURN) in terms of catalyzing progress in understanding the etiology and natural history of LUTD and development of comprehensive symptom assessment tools through patient phenotyping. This year marks the 21st year of the Summer Research Conferences, extending AUA’s history of addressing timely topics in urology and nurturing the careers of urology investigators in the pivotal early stages of their professional development.

“RESEARCH FRIDAY” AT AUA 2013 IN SAN DIEGOThe 2013 AUA Annual Meeting is approaching quickly. As you create your meeting itinerary, be sure to include “Research Friday” events scheduled for Friday, May 3. This year’s research programs have been expanded and include symposiums and forums of interest to residents, researchers, surgeon-scientists and clinicians. Get more information and program schedules at www.AUA2013.org/Research.

INTERESTED IN RESEARCH?

What better way to enjoy Halloween in Saratoga Springs, than with a ghost tour of the historic Canfield Casino! This tour will be given by people who have witnessed recent ghostly occurrences in this famous gaming location. The tour will include a discussion of the findings of the Ghost Hunters team as well as more recent observations.

Cost: $45 – includes tour guides, transportation, guide and driver gratuities, and all applicable taxes.

Please note that if minimum numbers are not met by October 7, tours will be cancelled.

Take a step back in time as you’re taken on a tour of Victorian Saratoga. The tour will include the famous Saratoga Racetrack, Victorian mansions, world-famous mineral springs, as well as a fun and fascinating discussion of how Saratoga Springs became known globally as the Queen of the Spas. During the walking tour of Broadway, you’ll have the opportunity to taste some Saratoga favorites of today.

Cost: $70 – includes tour guides, lunch, transportation, guide and driver gratuities and all applicable taxes.

Please note that if minimum numbers are not met by October 7, tours will be cancelled.

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT WWW.NSAUA.ORG.

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 3, 2013

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT WWW.NSAUA.ORG.

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 3, 2013

GHOST TOUR OF THE CANFIELD CASINO

Thursday, October 31, 20139:30 – 11 p.m.

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President’sRECEPTION AND BANQUET

Saturday, November 2, 20136:30 – 10 p.m.

Saratoga Hilton Hotel— Saratoga Ballroom

Join us for a reception and dinner with entertainers, Mark Burgasser

and Mary Brazeau!

Reception at 6:30 p.m.

Banquet, Program, and Awards at 7 p.m.

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT WWW.NSAUA.ORG.

Cost: One complimentary ticket is included with meeting registration (Residents receive two tickets). Additional tickets are $75.

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TEAM TO COMPETE IN 2ND ANNUAL AUA RESIDENTS BOWL

NEW AT THE AUA THIS YEAR - CHIEF RESIDENT DEBATE! Designed to encourage a spirit of camaraderie and the art of persuasion among chief residents from each Section, the AUA National Chief Resident Debate will have selected topics from different fields of interest provided by recognized experts in these fields. The debate will consist of eight 15 minute-debates. Come out and support our Chief Resident Debaters – Emma Bandana and Scott Tobis both from the University of Rochester. The debate will be held on Sunday, May 5, 3 – 5 p.m. in the Sails Pavilion of the San Diego Convention Center.

AUA NATIONAL RESIDENTS BOWL

The Northeastern Section will return to the AUA National

Residents Bowl as the reigning champions! While you

are in San Diego, be sure to stop by during the Bowl to

cheer on our team and help them defend the title. Pom

poms, flags, cow bells and other items that promote

team spirit are strongly encouraged!

2013 Northeastern Section Residents Bowl TeamJoel Bigley - University of PittsburghVarunkumar Bathini - University of Western OntarioOstap Dovirak - SUNY BuffaloJay Nayak - University of ManitobaScott Tobis - University of RochesterCharles Welliver - Albany Medical Center*All team members were nominated by their Program Directors.

The Bowl will take place in the San Diego Convention, Science & Technology Hall, Booth 4543Saturday, May 4, 2013, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. – PreliminariesSunday, May 5, 2013, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – Semi FinalsMonday, May 6, 2013, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – Finals

AUA NATIONAL CHIEF RESIDENT DEBATE

FUN NIGHT AT SARATOGA CASINO AND RACEWAY Friday, November 1, 20137 – 10 p.m.

SARATOGA CASINO AND RACEWAY

Saratoga Casino and Raceway is the Capital Region’s premier entertainment destination. With live harness racing and simulcast coverage, live music, great food, and over 1,700 slots and electronic table games, there’s something for everyone!

One complimentary ticket is included with meeting registration.

Guest Pricing: $100 for adults; children ages 3-12 are $50; children 2 years and under are free.

Please be sure to list the total number of tickets you will need, including yourself, on the registration form. Registration opens June 3 at www.NSAUA.org.

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SAVE THE DATE! Oct. 30 – Nov. 3, 2013

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT CORNER HHS RELEASES FINAL HIPAA PRIVACY AND SECURITY “MEGA-RULE”

On January 17, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy, security and enforcement rules to “implement statutory amendments under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act” (HITECH). Some experts have described this as the most sweeping set of modifications in HIPAA requirements since their adoption fifteen years ago. Of greatest concern to many practice managers, the new rule requires modifications and redistribution of the HIPAA Privacy Notice. According to the cost projec-tions in the rule, this single issue is expected to affect 700 thousand covered entities at a cost of almost $60 million. The following is a list of some of the required modifications to the Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP):

• NPP must inform individuals of their new right to restrict certaindisclosures of protected health information to a health plan where the individual pays out of pocket in full for the health care item or service

• NPPmustincludeastatementoftherightofaffectedindividualstobenotified following a breach of unsecured protected health information

• NPP must include a statement regarding fundraising communicationsand an individual’s right to opt out of receiving such communications.

These rules go into effect on March 26, 2013 and compliance is required not later than September 23, 2013.

Dr. David Gentile is the Section’s representative to the AUA Practice Management Committee. You can contact him at David_Gentile@URMC.Rochester.edu.

Research, Racing, Relaxation: A WINNING TRIFECTA!

Abstract Submission extended to May 20, 2013.