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The Spine Study Group’s 23rd Symposium brings together a renowned faculty in a series of talks, debates, and discussions. Critical aspects of spine surgery, from healthcare to techniques, from cervical to lumbar, and from traditional to cutting edge will be explored in depth. In addition to topic reviews, there will be an increased emphasis on primary research on Saturday and case presentations on Sunday. Participants are invited to bring cases for discussion.
Hands-on breakout sessions allow attendees to handle the newest spinal implants and instruments in the context of a balanced discussion of the each device’s merits. Several examples of various implant systems allow direct, head-to-head comparison.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for Spine Surgeons (Orthopaedic and Neurosurgeons), Fellows, Residents, Nurses, and Physician Assistants.
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of the course, the registrant will be able to:
- Identify disorders that affect the spine and describe current methods for evaluation and
effective management of patients with these disorders.
- Define the new and traditional operative techniques available, express their advantages,
and disadvantages, and appropriately apply them in practice to improve patient outcomes.
- Identify key aspects of current healthcare policies and predict future trends of healthcare
germane to spine care.
- Recognize and compare current spinal fixation technologies available and describe
patients who would benefit from these procedures.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education and Organization for Spinal Teaching and Research/Spine Study Group. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Participants claiming CME credit from this activity may submit the credit hours to the American Osteopathic Association for Category 2 credit.
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education has implemented
a policy to comply with the current Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
Education Standards for Commercial Support requiring resolution of all faculty conflicts
of interest. Faculty declaring a relevant commercial interest will be identified in the
activity syllabus.
COURSE INFORMATION:
Dates: Thursday – Sunday, May 17-20, 2012
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach
Fees: Physician: $675
Fellow, Resident, P.A., R.N.: $350
Spouse/Guest*: $175
Registration fee includes: All course material,
entrance to meeting sessions and exhibits,
breakfasts, refreshments, lunch, welcome
reception.
*Spouse/Guest Registration includes: Breakfast
each morning, and welcome reception.
Guest registration does not include lunch,
seminar sessions, workshops, or CME credit.
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