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Forward5th Annual Multidisciplinary Spine Care Conference 2021
This course offers LIVE (in person) and LIVESTREAM (virtual) attendance options.
Course Directors: Selby G. Chen, M.D., H. Gordon Deen, Jr., M.D., Eric W. Nottmeier, M.D., Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, M.D. and Christina Collins, APRN, DNP
November 12-13, 2021 - The Ritz-Carlton - Amelia Island, Florida
This course is designed to enhance physician and advance practice provider comfort in the management of patients with diverse spinal disorders and conditions. This two-day course will focus on discussions concerning the management of spinal disorders, as well as technological advancements, controversial spine topics, complications and socio-economic issues. The course will provide a mixture of didactic, case-based and evidence based guideline review, along with an opportunity for panel discussion.
LIVE (in-person) attendees must comply with all live course requirements and guidelines and applicable state and local COVID-19 travel restrictions, guidance and resources.
Please note that all live course attendees must:
- Complete COVID-19 testing and provide attestation that a negative test result was received within 72 hours or less of the event start date. You must be logged in to ce.mayo.edu to complete your attestation.
- Provide on-site verbal attestation that you are fully vaccinated.
Learners who do not fulfill the above requirements will be unable to attend the live (in-person) event.
Requirements and guidelines may be amended as CDC, public health and other relevant guidance are adjusted.
Registration Fees
| Live with Access to Livestream | Livestream Only | |
|---|---|---|
Physicians and Scientists | $500 | $200 |
| APRNs & PAs, Residents, Fellows, Nurses, Allied Health and Retirees | $350 | $200 |
Abstracts- Deadline Friday, October 1st, 2021
As part of the 2021 Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Spine Care Conference course, an e-Poster session for presentation of original research and challenging cases dedicated to Spine-related topics will be held at this meeting. Suggested topics of interest include: case reports, quality improvement initiatives, research, spinal oncology, spinal cord injury, non-operative spine care, socio-economics, complications, etc.
Target Audience
Neurosurgeons, Neurologists, Orthopaedists, Primary Care Physicians, Sports Medicine, Pain Specialists, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Residents, Fellows, Postdocs, and Medical/Health Professional Students.
Learning Objectives
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Review and discuss the best medical practices for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar surgeries and techniques, minimally invasive surgeries, spinal tumors, spinal deformity, as well as avoiding preoperative and postoperative complications
- Discuss new techniques and controversies and apply the information to future clinical decision-making processes
- Identify various complications in spine surgery and their management
- Utilize case studies to discuss current techniques and controversies
- Examine quality and outcomes as well as future potential economic issues in spine surgery
- Prepare the advanced practice provider with basic and advanced spinal neurosurgical principals and gain understanding of current best practice and postoperative management
Attendance at this Mayo Clinic course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Click here to view Program Agenda on mobile device
Mayo Clinic is closely monitoring COVID-19 prevalence and may adjust live course attendance limits as necessitated by CDC, public health and other relevant guidelines. Attendees are asked to comply with all live course and conference guidelines.
Coastal view rooms are reserved for attendees and their guests at the group rate of $269 per night plus applicable taxes. In order to receive the special rate, reservations must be made before the room block is filled or before the expiration date of October 21, 2021, whichever comes first. The resort has extended the group rate three days prior and three days after the course based on availability. Check-in time is after 4 p.m. and check-out time is before 11 a.m. Call the Ritz-Carlton at 888-239-1217 and identify yourself as a participant of the Mayo Clinic Spine Course. Guests receive complimentary in-room internet service. Rooms are limited so we do encourage early booking. All parking at the resort is provided by valet service. Day valet parking is complimentary and overnight valet parking will be provided at a reduced rate of $18.00 per night.
When the hotel block at the Ritz Carlton fills/closes, please seek accommodations at an alternate hotel. Nearby accommodations in Amelia Island include:
Accommodations | Phone Number | Website | Address | Distance |
Amelia Hotel at the Beach | 904-206-5200 | 1997 S Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL | 3.25 miles | |
Residence Inn by Marriott Amelia Island | 866-245-6099 | 2301 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach, FL | 3.5 miles | |
Omni Amelia Island | 904-261-6161 | 6800 First Coast Highway, Fernandina Beach, FL | 3.75 miles | |
Elizabeth Point Lodge | 904-277-4851 | 98 South Fletcher Ave. Fernandina Beach, FL | 5.25 miles | |
Addison House of Fernandina | 904-277-1604 | 614 Ash St. Fernandina Beach, FL | 6.75 miles | |
Hoyt House Bed & Breakfast | 904-277-4300 | 804 Atlantic Av Fernandina Beach, FL | 6.75 miles | |
Hampton Inn & Suites | 904- 491-4911 | 19 S. 2nd Street | 7.0 miles | |
Florida House Inn | 904- 491-3322 | 4 N 2nd St. Fernandina Beach, FL | 7.0 miles |
Travel
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is located 35 minutes from The Ritz-Carlton. Taxis and rental cars are readily available at the airport. Travel and lodging arrangements are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this other activity (live and livestream) for a maximum of 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AOA
The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 12.00AOA Category 2-A credits.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 12.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 12.00 ANCC
- 12.00 AOA Category 2-A
- 12.00 Attendance
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Price
LIVE (in-person) attendees must comply with all live course requirements and guidelines and applicable state and local COVID-19 travel restrictions, guidance and resources.
Please note that all live course attendees must:
- Complete COVID-19 testing and provide attestation that a negative test result was received within 72 hours or less of the event start date. You must be logged in to ce.mayo.edu to complete your attestation.
- Provide on-site verbal attestation that you are fully vaccinated.
Learners who do not fulfill the above requirements will be unable to attend the live (in-person) event.
Requirements and guidelines may be amended as CDC, public health and other relevant guidance are adjusted.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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