Advanced Practice Providers Education
2023 SMSNA Advanced Practice Providers Essentials Course
Mastering Sexual Medicine
A unique and innovative hybrid course focusing on the necessary elements needed for healthcare providers to provide high-quality sexual medicine within a clinical setting.
Aleece FosnightMSPAS, PA-C, CSC, CSE, NCMP, IF
Course Chair
Basil KaakiDMSc, PA-C
Course Chair
COURSE OVERVIEW
- 6 two-hour monthly virtual presentations (highlighted below)
- Hands-on training at the Annual SMSNA Meeting in San Diego, CA (4 hours)*
- Free membership until December 31, 2023 (and discounted annually thereafter), to all APPs and AHPs who register for/attend the Course (new members only).
- A certificate of completion will be awarded to those that complete the full virtual portion as well as the hands-on training.**
*Participants must complete the 6 virtual courses in order to participate in the hands-on course. Separate registration for the hands-on course will be required and will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
**One for those who complete the virtual course and are unable to attend the hands-on session at the Annual Meeting -and- one for those who complete the entire course.
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FINALLY, AFTER EACH MODULE (WITHIN ONE WEEK OF EACH LIVE EVENT), THE RECORDING WILL BE AVAILABLE VIA A "WATCH NOW" BUTTON UNDER IT'S RESPECTIVE TILE; HOWEVER, YOU MUST BE A SMSNA MEMBER AND BE LOGGED IN.
Friday, May 12, 2023 - 3pm to 5pm EDT
MALE HYPOGONADISM
Moderated by: Aleece Fosnight
Panelists: Mohit Khera, MD and Basil Kaaki, DMSc, PA-C
Course Learning Objectives:
- Define and differentiate primary and secondary hypogonadism.
- Understand the hypothalamic pituitary gonadal axis.
- Implementation of treatment for testosterone replacement therapy.
- Discuss special topics including fertility, prostate cancer, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
- Highlight new and innovative therapies for male hypogonadism.
Friday, June 16, 2023 - 3pm to 5pm EDT
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
Course Learning Objectives:
- Define erectile dysfunction and differentiate the etiologies of erectile dysfunction, including biopsychosocial influences.
- Understand normal anatomy and physiology of erections and the pathophysiology of erectile dysfunction.
- Develop a treatment plan for erectile dysfunction, including pharmacotherapies, penile rehabilitation program, and referrals.
- Discuss special topics including prostate cancer, delayed ejaculation, premature ejaculation.
- Highlight regenerative therapies for erectile dysfunction.
Friday, July 14, 2023 - 3pm to 5pm EDT
PEYRONIE’S DISEASE
Course Learning Objectives:
- Outline the prevalence, risk factors, and pathophysiology of Peyronie’s Disease.
- Identify the different phases of Peyronie’s Disease and how this impacts treatment decisions.
- Understand the evaluation and management of Peyronie’s Disease including non-surgical and surgical interventions.
- Discuss special topics including mental health impact, partner support, utilization of other healthcare providers to optimize Peyronie’s management, and novel treatment options.
Dr. Khera earned his undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University. He subsequently earned his Masters Degree in Business Administration and his Masters Degree in Public Health from Boston University. He received his Medical Degree from The University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio and completed his Urology residency training in the Scott Department of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine. At Baylor, he completed a one-year general surgery internship and then went on to complete a five-year residency program in Urology. After completing his Urology residency, he went on to complete a one-year fellowship in Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at Baylor. Currently he is a Professor in the Scott Department of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine and he holds the F. Brantley Scott Chair in Urology. Dr. Khera specializes in male and female sexual dysfunction, Men’s Health and hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Khera also serves as the Director of the Laboratory for Andrology Research, the Medical Director of the Baylor Executive Health Program and the Medical Director of the Scott Department of Urology. He also serves as President-Elect of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America.
Dr. Khera has dedicated his clinical and research efforts to three main areas: Men’s Health, sexual medicine, and hormone replacement therapy. Soon after completing my fellowship he started the Laboratory for Andrology Research. His laboratory focuses on basic science research and he has had the opportunity to train many residents and research fellows over the past 12 years. In addition to his basic science research, he has initiated numerous FDA approved clinical trials. His basic science and clinic experiences have allowed him to thus far give over 250 lectures at scientific meetings throughout the world, publish over 120 articles in peer reviewed journals, complete 15 book chapters, and edit and write two books all in the field of sexual medicine and Men’s Health.
In 2007 he was awarded the American Urologic Association (AUA) Research Scholars Award to study the correlation between ED and BPH. In 2013 he was elected to serve a 4 year term on the American Urologic Society Examination Committee. Dr. Khera has also served on the AUA Peyronie’s Disease and Erectile Dysfunction Guidelines Panel. For the past several years he has taught numerous course in testosterone therapy and sexual dysfunction nationally and throughout the world.
Dr. Khera freely shares his time and knowledge with the general public. He has been voted several times as one of Houston’s Best Doctors by Health and Sport Fitness Magazine and by Houstonia Magazine and is a frequent guest on such TV programs as Fox News’ “Ask the Doctor.” He also writes a blog on Men’s Health for the Houston Chronicle Newspaper.
Dr. Basil Kaaki, DMSc, PA-C is an Assistant Professor of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston’s Texas Medical Center. He serves as the program director and co-founder of the first Men's Health and Sexual Medicine preceptorship for APP's in Texas. His medical interests include testosterone therapy, Peyronie's disease, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, sexual health and penile rehabilitation. He is committed to staying at the cutting-edge of Sexual Medicine research. He has been inducted into the Pi Alpha National Honor Society for Physician Assistants for his academic achievement, leadership, research, and community service. As a former Olympic Swimmer, he has a passion for optimizing healthspan, longevity and performance in the patients he cares for.
Dr. Bernie is a board-certified Urologist and the Director of Male Sexual and Reproductive Medicine at Indiana University. She is an Assistant professor of urology and the Andrology Fellowship Director. She is an active member of the ISSM and the SMSNA and sits on the SMSNA Board of Directors. She specializes in Men’s Health, Erectile Dysfunction, Penile implants, Peyronie’s Disease, Male Infertility, Fertility Preservation and Cancer Survivorship.
Dr. Basil Kaaki, DMSc, PA-C is an Assistant Professor of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston’s Texas Medical Center. He serves as the program director and co-founder of the first Men's Health and Sexual Medicine preceptorship for APP's in Texas. His medical interests include testosterone therapy, Peyronie's disease, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, sexual health and penile rehabilitation. He is committed to staying at the cutting-edge of Sexual Medicine research. He has been inducted into the Pi Alpha National Honor Society for Physician Assistants for his academic achievement, leadership, research, and community service. As a former Olympic Swimmer, he has a passion for optimizing healthspan, longevity and performance in the patients he cares for.
Friday, August 18, 2023 - 3pm to 5pm EDT
DECREASED SEXUAL DESIRE
Course Learning Objectives:
- Define decreased sexual desire including prevalence and biopsychosocial factors.
- Understand the evaluation and diagnosis of decreased sexual desire.
- Differentiate spontaneous desire versus responsive desire.
- Discuss female sexual interest and arousal disorder (FSIAD).
- Identify excitatory and inhibitory influences on sexual desire.
- Describe a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment and management of patients with decreased sexual desire.
Friday, September 15, 2023 - 3pm to 5pm EDT
FEMALE SEXUAL HEALTH CONCERNS
Course Learning Objectives:
- Define female sexual health concerns including prevalence and biopsychosocial factors.
- Identify female life stages that impact sexual functioning including the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, peri/menopause, and postmenopause.
- Discuss female genitopelvic pain syndromes and its impact on sexual functioning.
- Evaluate sociocultural influences and trauma as it relates to female sexual health.
- Understanding treatment approaches to female sexual health as it differentiates from male sexual health.
Friday, October 13, 2023 - 3pm to 5pm EDT
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE FOR SEXUAL HEALTH
Course Learning Objectives:
- Define integrative medicine and its role within sexual health.
- Discuss special topics including nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, microbiome, mental health, and gut health.
- Describe alternative and complementary modalities used to optimize sexual functioning.
- Identify key multidisciplinary providers used in integrative medicine approaches for whole-person sexual healing and wellness.
Program Outline for Hands-on Training
Saturday, November 18, 2023 - 8am to 12noon PST
San Diego, CA
Breakouts:
Testopel and Hormone Pellet Insertion
Xiaflex and Penile Traction
Intracavernosal Injections and Priapism ManagementGenital/Pelvic Floor Ultrasound/Duplex and Injections (Trigger Point/Nerve Blocks)
Participants must complete the 6 virtual courses in order to participate in the hands-on course.
Separate registration for the hands-on course will be required and will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
