Sexual Medicine Society of North America, Inc.
2010 Fall Scientific Meeting
November 11 – 14, 2010
Loews Miami Beach Hotel

Miami Beach, Florida
   

GENERAL MEETING INFORMATION
Meeting Format
The SMSNA Fall Scientific Program begins Thursday , November 11, which will be academically co-chaired by Gregory A. Broderick, MD and Rafael Carrion, MD. The program will vibrate with the energy of new ideas in sexual medicine, surgery and research. Plenary topics will include: Radical Prostatectomy State of the Art Retropubic and Robotic Approaches; Evidence Based Sexual Medicine; Female Genital Plastic Surgery; Natural Aphrodisiacs in the post-PDE5 Era; Premature Ejaculation New Guidelines, Real Therapy; Statins in Men Being Treated for ED; Prosthetics From Skin Preparation to Hardware: Surgical Site Infection Prevention; Counterfeit PDE5 Inhibitors: An International Patient Safety Concern; Testosterone: the Fountain of Youth?

As always the meeting will feature peer-reviewed abstracts from all areas of science, medicine and surgery in sexual health. In addition, this year we are calling for abstracts which compliment several themes to be explored in plenary lectures:

  • Optimizing post-prostatectomy sexual function and urinary outcomes.
  • Sexual satisfaction outcomes in females: surgery and pharmacotherapy – are we there yet?
  • Androgens optimizing vascular health.
  • Surgical case-based management panel on Erectile Dysfunction and Peyronie’s Disease.

Send us your cases.

We will continue those elements of the program which have remained highly rated: Journal of Sexual Medicine Breakfast Debates, followed by Resident Surgical Symposium and Cadaver Laboratory. Urology Residency Program Directors will be contacted by nationwide email. We have added two new features. On Thursday, the opening session will begin with a luncheon hosted by the Board of Directors: SMS Young Members' Luncheon. On Saturday, we have designed a special symposium for nurse practitioners and physicians assistants: Practical Management of Male Sexual Dysfunction for the NPP. Send your ARNP’s and PA’s; travel stipends will be awarded to early registrants.

Exhibit Hall Hours
Thursday, November 11, 2010:          10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
               Welcome Reception               5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, November 12, 2010:                10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 13, 2010:           10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.

EVENING FUNCTIONS
*One ticket to each event is included in member/non-member registration. Only purchase tickets if you are bringing an additional guest.

Welcome Reception
Date: Thursday, November 11, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Exhibit Hall
Attire: Business Casual
Welcome to the SMSNA 2010 Annual Meeting! Catch up with friends and colleagues, and meet with exhibitors following the first day of the scientific program.

Taste of Miami
Date: Friday, November 12, 2010
Attire: Business casual
Cost: One ticket is included in Member and Non-Member registration fees; additional tickets are $65.00 USD
Enjoy the Miami flavor as three of Miami’s celebrity chefs cook up their signature dishes! The Taste of Miami will feature Chef Allen Susser, Chef Jonathan Eismann and Chef Randy Lewis, the talented son of SMSNA President Dr. Ronald Lewis! Randy Lewis has been named one of America’s best new chefs in Food & Wine Magazine, while Jonathan Eismann has been featured on the Food Network and owns Pacific Time Restaurant. Chef Allen Susser has received several awards and owns Chef Allen’s. The Loews Miami Beach Hotel’s new Executive Chef also will showcase his signature dish. To add to the Latin flavor, entertainment will include The Healers band, salsa dancers and cigar rollers who will provide a demonstration. Don’t miss this exclusive event!

Sponsored in part by Slate Pharmaceuticals

Annual Banquet
Date: Saturday, November 13, 2010
Location: Americana Salon 3
Attire: Business
Cost: One ticket is included in Member and Non-Member registration fees; additional tickets are $65.00 USD
Enjoy the sweet sounds of jazz as you step into the SMS Night Club and are taken back to a time when it was all about the music. The jazz ensemble will provide entertainment on this evening of awards and fabulous cuisine.

RETURNING THIS YEAR

8th Annual Urology Residents Surgical Symposium Information
The Society of Urological Prosthetic Surgeons (SUPS) and the Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA) are pleased to announce the Eighth Annual Surgical Symposium being held during the SMSNA’s annual meeting in Miami Beach on November 14, 2010. Through unrestricted educational grants to our societies, we are sponsoring the surgical symposium free of charge to a select number of North American urology residents.

The surgical symposium is part of the SMSNA’s annual meeting and is sponsored through educational grants from American Medical Systems and Coloplast Corporation. The symposium will be proctored by leading urologists skilled in the surgical management of erectile dysfunction, penile reconstruction necessitated by Peyronie’s Disease and male stress incontinence. Each participant selected will receive expenses to cover coach airfare and two nights’ hotel accommodations.

The surgical symposium will include grand master lectures and hands-on cadaveric training. Participating residents will be offered a complimentary SMSNA meeting registration and a banquet ticket for SMSNA’s Annual Banquet Friday night where they will be recognized as a participant of the surgical program.

A nominated resident candidate should be a 4 th or 5 th year urology resident of an AUA-accredited urological residency program who has demonstrated leadership skills within their urology residency.

Urology residents who would like to experience a lab environment in which to perfect their skills in implanting prosthetics and have an interest in practicing prosthetics upon residency completion should contact Leslie Smith at the SMSNA office at (847) 517-7225 or leslie@wjweiser.com for more information.

CHILDCARE SERVICES
Loews knows that children – and parents – need special treatment during family vacations. All our kid-friendly hotels offer a variety of unique programs and services, including lending libraries of games, special children's menus which include healthy options, tours, Fisher-Price welcome gifts, Kidbanas by the pool, supervised recreational programs, kids- camp and much more.

Pottery Barn Kids SoBe Kids Camp
In March 2010, Pottery Barn’s PBkids redesigned our entire camp. From new furniture, wall coverings, carpeting, games and more. With all the Miami Beach things to do, Pottery Barn Kids SoBe Kids Camp is the place to be, located in the lobby of the St. Moritz Spa Tower, for children 4 – 12 years old. PBkids SoBe Kids Camp offers full and half-day programs every day and evening programs on Friday and Saturday nights, all packed with high-energy activities like Arts & Crafts, Shell Finding, Sand Castle Contests, Beach Sports, Water Balloon Madness, Wii competitions, our very own SoBe Scavenger Hunt and more.

Loews Loves Teens, too
At Loews Miami Beach Hotel, teens are just as important. Here, a combination of entertaining, fun and educational South Beach activities will appeal to your hard-to-please teen – from music download cards and on-call entertainment to our Teen Edu-cation learning vacation packages.

PBteen Cabana
Calling all teenagers. Join us at our new teen hotspot, the PBteen Cabana, located on the north side of the hotel. Created and decorated specifically for Loews Miami Beach Hotel by Pottery Barn, the PBteen Cabana is the perfect place for tweens/teens to meet, listen to music, play Nintendo Wii, lounge and enjoy some sun and fun.

SushiSKool
Spend Saturday afternoons at SushiSKool, the perfect activity for the entire family. Join our sushi chefs and learn the art of roll making and chopstick tricks, as well as the ins and outs of Sushi. Located in Sushi SoBe, SushiSKool is available every Saturday from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

ABOUT MIAMI BEACH, FL
The destination for the 16 th Annual Sexual Medicine Society of North America Fall Meeting is one of the most vibrant cities in the world. Miami Beach is a preeminent beach resort, trend-setting, artistic hub, entertainment capital and a natural and cultural wonder. Miami Beach has become a burgeoning city like no other. The city’s rich history and New Age style gives visitors a dazzling array of activities to enjoy all beside the radiant blue waters of the Atlantic.

Shopping
Shopping in Miami ranges from promenades where shoppers can enjoy the warm weather to small specialty boutiques, galleries and artisan shops. Bayside Marketplace in downtown Miami offers a noteworthy mix of retail shops and local artisan stalls. For a grander shopping experience, head to the Lincoln Road shopping district in South Beach, nicknamed the “Fifth Avenue of the South.”

Dining/Nightlife
As a commercial, cultural capital of the Americas, Miami’s culinary scene is a melting pot of exotic new restaurants and upscale extravagance, seasoned with some Latin and Caribbean flavor. Miami utilizes its beachside location to offer up the freshest, area-grown ingredients, boasting specialties from Floribbean seafood fare and New World cuisine to down-home Florida favorites. Please note that many restaurants in Miami automatically include gratuity on the bill.

Weather
Miami Beach enjoys beautiful weather with an average daily high temperature of 80˚F and low temperature of 66˚F, with a mean of 74˚F in November.

Outdoor Recreation
Beaches in the Miami area have been consistently recognized as top picks for recreation, and have been ranked among the best beaches in the US. Activities like deep-sea fishing, luxurious dinner cruises and sailboat charters are among some of the best ways to enjoy seeing Miami’s endless ocean beaches. Visitors can behold Miami’s natural wonders and tropical surroundings during the many air, ground and water tours available.

Arts & Culture
Miami, essentially considered an international city, offers multiple cultures for the visitor to experience. In Little Havana or Little Haiti, guests will find the heart and soul of Miami. In addition, Miami has recently become known as the gem of the art world, with attractions like the Miami Art Museum, the Coconut Grove Playhouse and the Miami Symphony Orchestra.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The Executive Office of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America, Inc. manages registration for the SMSNA Annual Fall Scientific Meeting. Please call the SMSNA office at (847) 517-7225 if you have any questions.

Registration Fee Includes:

  • Scientific Sessions
  • Continental Breakfasts and Coffee Breaks
  • Box Lunches
  • Entrance to Technical Exhibits
  • Welcome Reception Ticket
  • One Annual Banquet Ticket
  • One Taste of Miami Theme Night Ticket

Spouse/Guest Registration Fee Includes:

  • Continental Breakfasts and Coffee Breaks
  • Entrance to Technical Exhibits
  • Welcome Reception Ticket
  • One Annual Banquet Ticket
  • One Taste of Miami Theme Night Ticket

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Loews Miami Beach Hotel
1601 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Phone: (305) 604-1601
Fax: (305) 604-3999
Website: www.loewshotels.com

Room Rate: $229.00 plus taxes
Hotel Deadline: October 14, 2010
Reservation Line: (305) 604-1601 or toll free (877) 563-9762

Room Rate
SMSNA has negotiated a rate of $229.00 plus any applicable taxes. The current tax rate is 13%. This room rate is for single or double occupancy in a standard room at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. Attendees may be checked in earlier depending on occupancy levels and availability of rooms. C heck-out time is 11:00 a.m.

The SMSNA discounted rate is based on availability and must be booked by October 14, 2010. The block may sell out prior to the cutoff date; therefore attendees are strongly encouraged to make reservations early.

If the SMSNA Block is sold out or you make reservations after October 14, 2010, you will be charged the hotel’s standard rate.

Hotel Deadline
The deadline to receive the SMSNA group rate is October 14, 2010. SMSNA encourages you to make your reservation early, as the hotel and discount block may sellout before this date. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space-available basis and higher rates may apply.

Reservations
Please call the hotel reservations department to make your reservation at (305) 604-1601 . You must mention that you’re with the SMSNA to receive the group rate.

Hotel Deposit & Cancellation Policy
All reservations require a deposit of one night's room and tax. The cancellation of a guaranteed reservation must be received 72 hours prior to arrival in order to avoid a cancellation charge equal to one night’s room and tax.

TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION

Airport Information
Miami International Airport is conveniently located within close proximity of Miami's major expressways. Ongoing roadway construction in the areas surrounding Miami International Airport may increase your expected travel time to or from the airport. Allow for this in your travel plans. MIA is located approximately 11 miles from the Loews Miami Beach Hotel.

Rental Car Information
Avis Rent-A-Car is the official rental car company for the SMSNA 2010 Annual Fall Meeting. You are not required to use them, but we encourage you to take advantage of their special offer. You must return the car at the same renting location or additional surcharges may apply. All the rates include unlimited free mileage. Rates do not include state or local surcharges, tax, optional coverage or gas refueling charges. Weekend daily rates are available from 12:00 p.m. Thursday through 11:59 p.m. Monday. When making reservations, dial (800) 331-1600 and mention code “J901055”. You can also make reservations online at www.avis.com and enter the code into the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number or Rate Code section.

Ground Transportation
To book a ride through SuperShuttle, call (305) 871-2000. You may also contact a Guest Service Representative wearing a gold shirt or a blue jacket that says “SuperShuttle” and they will assist you with your transportation needs. For assistance in obtaining ground transportation and parking information, contact the Miami-Dade County Aviation Department personnel. You will find them dressed in blue uniforms throughout the arrival and departure level curbside areas.

Parking
Day Valet Parking: $25.00 per day maximum
Overnight Valet Parking: $34.00 per day maximum
Self Parking: Self-parking is available in the City of Miami Beach Municipal Garage located directly across the street, currently at the following rates:

  • First two hours: $1.00 per hour
  • Up to 3 hours: $6.00
  • Up to 6 hours: $10.00
  • Up to 24 hours: $16.00

Friday, Saturday and Sunday:

  • 9:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. flat rate of $10.00

ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Early Registration Deadline
October 14, 2010 is the deadline for receipt of the 2010 SMSNA Meeting Pre-Registration Form. All registration forms received at the SMSNA office after October 14, 2010 will be considered late and will be charged a $50.00 late fee. All on-site meeting registrations will also be assessed at the late fee.

Pre-Registrants
SMSNA pre-registrants will receive a complete registration packet on-site at the registration/information desk located off the hotel lobby. The packet will include badges, social tickets and general meeting information.

Registration Cancellation & Refund Policy
Registration refund requests must be submitted in writing to the SMSNA Executive Office by October 25, 2010. All refund requests will be subject to a $75 processing fee. No refunds will be made after October 25, 2010.

Special Needs
For accommodations on the basis of disability or special dietary needs, please call (847) 517-7225.

Questions
Please feel free to contact the SMSNA Executive Office by:

Phone: (847) 517-7225
Fax: (847) 517-7229
Email: info@smsna.org
Website: www.smsna.org

CME Accreditation Statement/Educational Needs & Objectives

Accreditation Statement
Please check back for CME accreditation updates.

Thank you to our 2010 Industry Partners

SMSNA Emerald Partners

   
 

 

Thank you to our 2010 Exhibitors

Abbott Laboratories
American Medical Systems
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
Bruce Rx Laboratories
Itamar Medical
Slate Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
Timm Medical Technologies