COURSE DIRECTOR
Selby G. Chen, M.D.

DESCRIPTION
This well-established RSS provides a forum for various specialties to review weekly cases that have proven challenging and unique. This weekly conference in which exigent and educational spine cases are reviewed via robust discussion helps optimize patient care and improve outcomes. This involves the management of degenerative, neoplastic, and traumatic spinal conditions.

Live-Streamed; Weekly on Mondays from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Resident Fellows and Scientist Researcher PhDs.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Discuss innovative techniques in spine surgery
• Discuss the various surgical approaches and techniques for treating patients with spinal disorders
• Assess current medical information and how it relates to the practice
• Review latest neuroradiologic imaging techniques
• Compare effective practice and surgical methods
• Describe anterior and posterior procedures for spine surgery
• Discuss management of complex spinal deformities

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 live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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

DISCLOSURE SUMMARY
As a provider accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its educational activities.  All who are in a position to control the content are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company.   Faculty will also identify any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their content for FDA compliance.

Listed below are individuals with control of the content of this program who have disclosed...

COURSE DIRECTOR / PLANNING COMMITTEE
Relevant Financial relationship with ineligible companies: 
Eric W. Nottmeier, M.D. - Intellectual Property - Globus Spine, Symgery Inc.; Stock Equity - Mirus Spine, OR Hub, TrackX

No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:
Selby G. Chen, M.D.
Maryna Kol'Tyakova (Coordinator)
Bethany Wheeles (Coordinator)

All relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.

References to off-label usage(s) of pharmaceuticals or instruments in their presentation:
Eric Nottmeier - Medtronic - BMP

SPEAKER POOL 2026
Relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:
Ian Buchanan, M.D. - Honoraria: Medtronic, Inc.; Intellectual Property: RH Studio PortCo 74, Inc.
Christine Hunt, D.O. - Intellectual Property: Evanesce Medical Inc.; Research Grant: Nevro
Mark Friedrich Hurdle, M.D. - Honoraria: Avanos Medical Inc.
Stephen Pirris, M.D. - Honoraria: Arthrex, Inc.; Cerapedics; Elliquence, LLC; NexSIS Biosciences, LLC; Stock Equity: FibroBiologics, NexSIS, ORHub/PUR Biologics
Dinesh Rao, M.D. - Honoraria: Bayer Pharma AG

No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:

References to off-label usage(s) of pharmaceuticals or instruments in their presentation:
Scott Palmer, M.D.: Cannabinoids - cannabinoids

CE Broker Code: 26J00819

ATTENDANCE / CREDIT
Text the session code (provided only at the session) to 507-200-3010 within 48 hours of the live presentation to record attendance. All learners are encouraged to text attendance regardless of credit needs. This number is only used for receiving text messages related to tracking attendance. Additional tasks to obtain credit may be required based on the specific activity requirements and will be announced accordingly. Swiping your badge will not provide credit; that process is only applicable to meet GME requirements for Residents & Fellows.

TRANSCRIPT
Any credit or attendance awarded will appear on your Transcript.

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.

QUESTIONS?
Contact Maryna Kol'Tyakova