Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Spine Care Conference 2017

Fernandina Beach, FL US
November 10, 2017 to November 11, 2017

 

Course Directors: Selby G. Chen, M.D., H. Gordon Deen, Jr., M.D., Mark A. Pichelmann, M.D., and Christina Collins, ARNP

This course is designed to enhance physician and midlevel 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.

Registration Fees 

 On or before
October 18 		After
October 18

Physicians and Scientists

$450$525
ARNPs & PAs, Residents, Fellows, Nurses, Allied Health and Retirees$300$375

Additional Information

Brochure (PDF)

Exhibit Opportunities

This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in exhibit space during this course, please contact Florida Exhibits. 

Exhibitor Forms (PDF) 

 

Target Audience

Neurosurgeons, Neurologists, Orthopaedists, Primary Care Physicians, Sports Medicine, Pain 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
  • Define the role of stem cell therapy including transplantation
  • 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
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 13.25 Attendance
Event starts: 
11/10/2017 - 8:00am
Event ends: 
11/11/2017 - 3:00pm
Cost:
$525.00
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The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
4750 Amelia Island Parkway
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
United States
+1 (904) 277-1100
Online Reservations

Coastal view rooms are reserved for attendees and their guests at the group rate of $259 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 18, 2017, 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. Overnight parking at the resort is $14 per night and day parking is complimentary.

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.

AMA

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates live activity for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

*Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AOA

This program has been accredited by the American Osteopathic Association for 13.25 credits of AOA Category 2-A.

Other Health Care Professionals

A certificate of attendance will be provided to other health care professionals for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.

Available Credit

  • 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 13.25 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$525.00
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Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Request for cancellations must be submitted in writing to cme@mayo.edu. When cancelling a registration for a course 14 days or more before the course start date, a full refund (minus a $75 administrative fee) will be issued in the same form of payment the registration was received. No refunds are granted less than 14 days before the course start date.

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