Oct. 21, 2024 - 3rd Annual Inova Spine Hybrid Symposium
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.
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.
Ronald Childs, MD
Andrew Fanous, MD FAANS
Ronald Childs, MD
Andrew Fanous, MD FAANS
Greg Fischer, MD
Megan Foddrell, MSN, MBA, RN, NPD-BC
Assaf Gordon, MD
John Hamilton, MD, PhD
Shamaila Iqbal, Shamaila Iqbal, MSN, BSN, RN Manager, Inpatient Spine Program, System Lead navigator, Interim Neurosurgery Director,
Ali Moshirfar, MD
Adam Wegner, MD, PhD
Peter Wei, MD, Doctorate of Medicine.
Caleb Yeung, MD
Mateo Ziu, MD, FAANS
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