Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Our subspecialty programs offer comprehensive learning experience that focuses on a broad spectrum of non-cancerous conditions; Urologic Reconstruction, Andrology and Endourology. Subspecialty programs agenda incudes, but not limited to complex case discussion, journal club, board review lectures and urodynamic studies review. 

This CME series explores the diagnosis and management of complex urologic infections through interactive, case-based learning. The program includes a quarterly internal forum for reviewing challenging cases and unexpected complications, as well as an open educational initiative for healthcare professionals to engage with cutting-edge research, emerging therapies, and multidisciplinary strategies. Participants gain practical, evidence-based tools to improve patient care and clinical decision-making.

Two Complementary Tracks 

The program is divided into two tracks: a quarterly internal forum for reviewing challenging cases and unexpected complications, where regional providers present real-world scenarios; and an open external educational initiative designed to provide interactive learning on diagnostic dilemmas, emerging therapies, and evidence-based strategies. Participants gain practical tools to enhance clinical decision-making, improve patient care, and engage in multidisciplinary collaboration

Meet Your Course Director:

The Northwestern Medicine GU Oncology Tumor Board meets every Thursday at 4:30 PM CT. This internal multidisciplinary conference welcomes all Northwestern Medicine physicians to participate in a collaborative, case-based discussion. We encourage you to submit complex cases for review and input from experts in urology, medical oncology, pathology, and radiology.

Register or submit a case for discussion

Meet Your Course Directors:

The Urology Grand Rounds is an internal weekly conference that is held every Friday from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m., and is designed to provide an educational platform for resident physicians and faculty members. These conferences are a great opportunity to share updates on recent clinical research advancements, patient case presentations, and collaboration among colleagues.

The conference series features a range of presentations, including faculty presentations, resident case presentations, morbidity and mortality, and guest lectures. Faculty presentations are delivered by distinguished academic staff who share their expertise on various topics related to urological diagnoses, treatment plans, and surgical procedures.

Register for the Urology Grand Rounds Weekly Conference 

Meet Your Course Director:

Course Director: Ziho Lee, MD

Assistant Professor of Urology and Director of Urologic Male Reconstruction and Robotic Reconstructive Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

The Annual Advances in Genitourinary Robotic Reconstruction Conference is a comprehensive in‑person professional development course highlighting the latest innovations in robotic reconstructive urology. This course brings together expert faculty and practicing surgeons to discuss advanced techniques, complex case management, and emerging trends in robotic reconstruction.  

Key Features:

•      Interactive lectures focusing on complex reconstructive techniques, such as ureteroenteric stricture management and vessel‑sparing approaches.  
•      A Pre‑Course Hands‑On Training session held the day before the main conference, offering selected participants intensive cadaver lab experience with both single‑port and multi‑port robotic platforms. Instruction focuses on intracorporeal urinary diversion, retroperitoneal ureter construction, transvesical access, and reconstructive applications of graft materials. 
•      Networking with leaders in reconstructive surgery and exposure to diverse surgical philosophies and robotic methodologies. 

Target Audience:

Urologists, reconstructive surgeons, experienced robotic surgeons, and fellows interested in advancing their reconstructive skill set.

Register for this course

Course Director: Amy E. Krambeck, MD

Chief of Endourology and Stone Disease and Edmund Andrews Professor of Urology at Northwestern Medicine. 

The First Annual Anatomic Enucleation Course 2026 taking place August 14–15, 2026 is an upcoming specialized training course designed to advance proficiency in anatomical enucleation techniques. While Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) is widely practiced, emerging procedural refinements and approaches to enucleation remain a critical focus for modern urologic surgeons. 

Key Features:

•      A deep dive into anatomical principles of enucleation, tailored lectures, and case‑based discussions on prostatic anatomy and surgical approaches.
•      Hands‑on simulation and technical demonstration sessions to refine operative skills relevant to modern enucleation techniques.
•      Sessions led by national leaders in endourology under the mentorship of Drs. Krambeck and Ghazi. 

Target Audience:

Urology surgeons, residents, and fellows seeking advanced procedural exposure beyond standard CME programming. (Course details are continually being developed, link to program announcements or registration information will be added as it becomes available.)