San Diego Genitourinary Annual Course in Oncology (GUACO) 2025

Scripps Cancer Center experts and guest clinicians will discuss new clinical developments and significant advances in genitourinary cancers.

• Agenda
• Brochure (PDF, 380 KB)
• Exhibitor Prospectus (PDF, 340 KB)
• Faculty Disclosures (PDF, 150 KB)
• Maintenance of Certification
• Cultural & Linguistic Competency Resource Guide (PDF, 100 KB)
• Health and Safety Waiver and Assumption of Risk (PDF, 130 KB)

The San Diego Genitourinary Annual Course in Oncology (GUACO) promises to be a premier event for clinicians and practitioners who care for patients suffering from genitourinary malignancies. The focus of this course will be on prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer. This dynamic course features expert-led sessions designed to provide attendees with an overview of standard-of-care treatment algorithms and options, as well as innovative strategies for patient care. Through interactive case-based discussions and engaging panel sessions, participants will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of complex clinical scenarios and to translate knowledge into practice. Attendees will leave empowered with actionable tools and strategies to optimize patient outcomes, improve quality of life, and to elevate the standard of care for individuals suffering from GU malignancy.

After attending this live activity, participants should be able to:

• Summarize the current landscape of prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer, highlighting epidemiological trends, advancements in diagnosis, treatment strategies, and ongoing challenges in patient management.
• Explore current best practices and emerging approaches in the management of localized and advanced genitourinary malignancies, focusing on evidence-based standards and innovative strategies shaping the future of GU cancer care.
• Develop a comprehensive outline of optimal clinical approaches for utilizing available treatment modalities in the management of GU malignancy.
• Integrate multidisciplinary collaboration and shared decision-making into the management of complex patient cases, emphasizing coordinated care and proactive strategies to mitigate unfavorable clinical outcomes.

Physicians

Scripps Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certified Program (AANPCP) and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Physician Assistants

NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Pharmacists

The California Board of Pharmacy accepts as continuing professional education those courses that meet the standard of relevance to pharmacy practice and have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Commercial Support

This course is supported, in part, by educational grants from industry. In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, a complete list of commercial support received will be provided to all learners who participate in the continuing education activity. For more information: www.accme.org/standards.

Cultural & Linguistic Competency and Implicit Bias

This activity is designed to include curriculum addressing the topics of cultural and linguistic competency (CLC) and implicit bias (IB) in compliance with California Business and Professions (B&P) Code Section 2190. All those involved in the planning and execution of this activity have been asked to identify and discuss issues relevant to the topics being covered. In addition, a variety of resources are available that address cultural and linguistic competency and implicit bias. A resource document can be downloaded from the Conference Details section above.

American Board of Internal Medicine

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 5.5 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

American Board of Pathology

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn 5.5 Lifelong Learning (CME) credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Pathology’s Continuing Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP credit.

American Board of Surgery

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) 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.

MOC points will be awarded to physicians who successfully complete the requirements outlined in the post-activity evaluation. Points earned will be reported to the appropriate specialty board approximately 60 days post conference as long as all learner requirements are met. These credits will not appear on your CME certificate from Scripps.

Attendee Cancellation, Substitution and Refund

The course tuition is refundable, minus a $100 processing fee (MD, DO, RN, PA, NP) or a $50 processing fee (Students, Residents, Fellows), if your cancellation is received in writing no later than Friday, August 29, 2025. Attendee substitutions are allowed, but notification must be made in writing by Friday, August 29, 2025. After this date, under no circumstances will refunds, credits, or substitutions be granted. No refunds or credits will be given to “no shows.” No refunds shall be made for cancellations due to inclement weather.

Scripps Conference Modification or Cancellation

Scripps reserves the right to modify the course’s schedule or program as necessary. Scripps also reserves the right to cancel this conference, in which case a full refund of the registration fee will be provided. Attendees who purchase non-refundable airline tickets do so at their own risk. Scripps encourages the purchase of travel insurance as we are unable to refund any travel costs (flight, hotel, etc.) in the case of Scripps cancellation.

Family and Guest Attendance Policy

All conference activities and meals are exclusively reserved for paid conference attendees. Children and family members are not allowed to attend meal functions or permitted in the meeting space.

Health and Safety Waiver and Assumption of Risk

By completion and submission of the online registration form, participants certify they have read and fully understand the Health and Safety Waiver and Assumption of Risk Agreement.

Recording and Photography Clause

Scripps reserves exclusive rights to record (audio and video) and/or photograph all conference proceedings for use in marketing materials, presentations and course content sales.