About this Event
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) invites you to an in-person lecture by our 2026 CHOP Urology Visiting Professor, Luis Braga, MD. Join Dr. Braga, our 34th visiting urology professor, on Feb. 27 for this CME/CE event hosted by the Division of Urology at CHOP and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Braga travels to CHOP from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada. Dr. Braga received his undergraduate, masters, MD and PhD in health sciences in Brazil, where he also completed a residency in general surgery and pediatric surgery. He then completed two prestigious pediatric urology fellowships, first under professors Paul Mitrofanoff and Pierre Mouriquand in France and then a 3-year clinical and research position at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Dr. Braga joined the faculty in the Division of Pediatric Urology at McMaster University in 2008 and completed a master's in health research methodology there in 2010. Dr. Braga is a professor in the Department of Surgery at McMaster and holds an additional appointment in the Department of Pediatrics and Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact (HEI). He is also the Research Director of the Urology Residency Program and the Director of the McMaster Pediatric Surgery Research Collaborative.
Dr. Braga serves as an editor for the Journal of Pediatric Urology and an assistant editor for the Journal of Urology and Frontiers in Pediatrics. He was the Secretary and Treasurer and is subsequently now President of the Pediatric Urologists of Canada. Dr. Braga is an executive committee member of the Society for Fetal Urology and is currently Secretary of the Hypospadias International Society. Dr. Braga has been awarded over a million dollars in grant funding towards his broad-reaching research endeavors, including the refinement of antibiotic prophylaxis for antenatal hydronephrosis, orchiopexy approach and management of the neurogenic bladder.
We look forward to hearing Dr. Braga’s thoughts in his two lectures, the first focusing on his evolution in managing hypospadias, a topic in which he has published extensively, ultimately shifting the paradigm of how we treat these patients. His second lecture, focused on the use of antibiotics in antenatal hydronephrosis and indications for pyeloplasty, will undoubtedly stimulate conversation on a controversial topic.
Dr. Braga’s contributions to pediatric urology are extensive, and our day with him promises to be educational, entertaining and full of vigorous discussion. Please help us welcome Dr. Braga to Philadelphia.
This activity has been designed for academic faculty, hospital medical staff, community physicians, residents, fellows and nurses.
For more information, contact Bridie Weber at 215-590-4053 or [email protected].
Please register by Feb. 26.
Session Objectives
Upon completion of this program, the participants should be able to:
- Understand risk factors for hypospadias as well as why not all distal hypospadias complications are the same.
- Understand strategies to prevent graft contraction in proximal hypospadias and to manage when they occur.
- Objectively stratify hydronephrosis severity through an ultrasound-based scoring system.
- Be able to employ treatment strategies and surgical tips to achieve successful pyeloplasty in infants.
Agenda
- · 8:50 a.m. | Welcome Remarks Dr. Thomas F. Kolon
- 9 – 9:45 a.m. | “Optimizing Hypospadias Repair: Lessons from the Evidence/Experience” Dr. Luis Braga
- 9:45 – 10 a.m. | Questions and Discussion
- 10 – 10:30 a.m. | CHOP Division of Urology Research Presentations
- 10:30 – 10:45 a.m. | Break
- 10:45 AM – 12:00 p.m. | Case Presentations: Urology Fellows/Residents
- 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch
- 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. | “Prenatal Hydronephrosis – Antibiotic Prophylaxis, Risk Stratification and Pyeloplasty” Dr. Luis Braga
- 1:45 – 2:00 p.m. | Questions and Discussion
- 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. | CHOP Division of Urology Research Presentations2:30 – 2:45 p.m. | Break
- 2:45 – 4:30 p.m. | Case Presentations: Urology Fellows/Residents
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Penn Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Ph*rm*cy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Designation of Credit
Physicians: Penn Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Assistants: Penn Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 7.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Nurses: This program provides 7.0 NCPD hours.
Cancellation Policy
The University of Pennsylvania reserves the right to cancel or postpone any activity due to unforeseen circumstances. The University is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines or travel agencies.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
CHOP Hub for Clinical Collaboration, 3500 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, United States
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