Oct. 21, 2024 - 3rd Annual Inova Spine Hybrid Symposium

Falls Church, VA US
October 21, 2024

Please join us for a FREE symposium designed to enhance and recognize the latest technologies in the field of spine disorders detection, management, and minimally invasive and complex spine surgery and non-surgical options. Focus on topics concerning the management of lower back pain, as well as technological advancements, controversial spine topics, complications, and socio-economic issues. The course will provide a mixture of didactic, evidence-based guideline review, along with an opportunity for panel discussion.

 

For more information visit: https://inovaevents.com/2024-neuroscience-spine-symposium

Questions about this event?  Contact marie.bermudez@inova.org

Target Audience

Healthcare professionals

Neurosurgeons, Neurologists, Orthopedists, Primary Care Physicians, Sports Medicine, Pain Specialists, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Residents, Fellows, Postdocs, EMS, healthcare professionals and medical students.

Patients

Inova patients, non-Inova patients and those age 18+ with or interested in learning about arm, neck, lower back pain and spine.

 

Learning Objectives

  • Improve the ability to utilize and interpret advanced imaging modalities (functional MRI, PET scans, dynamic imaging) for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Enhance knowledge of evidence-based non-surgical treatments for spine conditions, including physical therapy, CBT, and pharmacological options.
  • Explore the applications and benefits of emerging technologies in spine care, including AI-driven diagnostics, telemedicine, wearable health monitoring devices, and regenerative medicine.
  • Improve coordination and communication among spine care specialists to enhance multidisciplinary care. Develop skills in patient engagement, shared decision-making, and creating individualized treatment plans.
  • Identify the indications & limitations of various imaging techniques in spine pathology.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Course opens: 
09/16/2024
Course expires: 
09/17/2025
Event starts: 
10/21/2024 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
10/21/2024 - 3:00pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0
Marriott Fairview Park
3111 Fairview Park Dr.
Falls Church, VA 22042
United States

Program Directors

James Leiphart, MD, PhD

Director of Education, Neurosciences
Neurosurgery Residency Program Director
Professor, Department of Neurosurgery
University of Virginia School of Medicine, Inova Campus
George Mason University

Andrew A. Fanous, MD FAANS

Section Chief of Neurological Surgery | INOVA Alexandria Hospital
Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Surgery & General Neurosurgery Department of Neurosciences
INOVA Medical Group Neurosurgery Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
University of Virginia

 

Ronald Childs, MD

System Program Director of the Inova Spine Program
Inova Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Inova Health System

 

Disclosure Policy 

Inova Health System’s Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, program directors, and planners are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities as defined by ACCME. All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of this activity.

Program Director(s)

Ronald Childs, MD

has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with Stryker;.

Andrew Fanous, MD FAANS

has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Carbofix;.
has a financial relationship (Other) with Slingshot Virtual Reality Technologies;.
has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Silony Spine;.
has a financial relationship (Other) with NuEyes Technologies;.
has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Medtronic;.
has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Kuros;.
has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Life Spine;.
Speaker(s)

Ronald Childs, MD

has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with Stryker;.

Andrew Fanous, MD FAANS

has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Life Spine;.
has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Carbofix;.
has a financial relationship (Other) with Slingshot Virtual Reality Technologies;.
has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Silony Spine;.
has a financial relationship (Other) with NuEyes Technologies;.
has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Medtronic;.
has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Kuros;.

Greg Fischer, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Megan Foddrell, MSN, MBA, RN, NPD-BC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Assaf Gordon, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

John Hamilton, MD, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Shamaila Iqbal, Shamaila Iqbal, MSN, BSN, RN Manager, Inpatient Spine Program, System Lead navigator, Interim Neurosurgery Director, 

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Ali Moshirfar, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Adam Wegner, MD, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Peter Wei, MD, Doctorate of Medicine.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Caleb Yeung, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Mateo Ziu, MD, FAANS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Inova CME Accreditation

The Medical Society of Virginia is a member of the Southern States CME Collaborative, an ACCME Recognized Accreditor. Inova Health System Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

The Inova Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physicians may claim up to 5.75 credits in Type 1 CME on the Virginia Board of Medicine Continued Competency and Assessment Form required for renewal of an active medical license in Virginia.

ABS CC Statement

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

Nurse Credentialing FAQs

For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME.  For more information visit, https://www.nursingworld.org/certification/faqs/

 

Available Credit

  • 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Questions about exhibiting?  Contact marie.bermudez@inova.org

Price

Cost:
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