9th Annual Philadelphia Spine Summit


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Add to Calendar 9th Annual Philadelphia Spine Summit 5/19/2023 8:30:00 AM 5/19/2023 4:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://jefferson.cloud-cme.com/SpineSummit23 Description: The 9th Annual Philadelphia Spine Summit has been developed through a unique collaboration between the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurological Surgery, the Rothman Institute and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Departments of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery and Neurological Surgery. The course has been designed for spine surgeons and advanced practice ... Jefferson Alumni Hall false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Friday, May 19, 2023, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Jefferson Alumni Hall, Philadelphia, PA

Target Audience
Specialties - Neurological Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Professions - Allied Health Professional, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurse, Other - HealthCare Professional, Physician, Physician (Fellow), Physician (Resident), Physician Assistant

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.25 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME Credits (5.25 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (5.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (5.25 hours)

Overview

The 9th Annual Philadelphia Spine Summit has been developed through a unique collaboration between the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurological Surgery, the Rothman Institute and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Departments of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery and Neurological Surgery. The course has been designed for spine surgeons and advanced practice providers seeking active discussions concerning the management of spinal disorders and who are interested in debating technological advancements, controversial spine topics and health policy issues.


Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:

  1. Analyze new technologies to determine which patients would benefit from their applications.
  2. Examine the accelerated postoperative recovery advantages of less invasive surgical techniques.
  3. Appraise the applications for intraoperative navigation and image-guided robotics in spine surgery.
  4. Outline indications for endoscopic spine surgery and outpatient spine surgery.
  5. Determine the challenges in cervical spine surgery.
  6. Assess the goal of deformity surgery in achieving a balanced spinal alignment, preventing further deformity and alleviating neurological symptoms.
  7. Summarize the impact of current health care policy changes on the delivery of spine care.
  8. Explain team dynamics and the need for interdisciplinary communication in comprehensive patient care.
  9. Assess individual surgical practices in light of emerging spine technologies and evidence based practice guidelines with specific strategies to enhance current practices.

Registration

Registration Rates:

  • Physicians - $100
  • Non-Physicians - $75
  • Residents, Fellows and Students - complimentary
  • Industry Rate - $350

 

Important Deadlines

  • Pre-registration ends Wednesday, May 17, 2023
  • Onsite/ Day of registrations will be accepted
  • No refunds will be granted after May 5, 2023. See full refund policy.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Thomas Jefferson University and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Thomas Jefferson University 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.

Physicians: This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This activity awards 5.25 nursing contact hours.

Physicians Assistants:

 

Thomas Jefferson University has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

 

Other Healthcare Professionals: This educational activity is designated for 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Successful Completion

To successfully complete this activity, the required evaluation must be completed no later than <Date-45 days after the last date of activity>. Thereafter, the evaluation will no longer be available and credits will not be issued. No refunds will be offered for failure to complete the required evaluation by the stated deadline.


Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and received in the Office of CPD two weeks prior to the start date of the course. There will be no refunds after this period.*  Cancellations notified before the two week time frame will incur a 25% administration fee (with a minimum of $20).  Registrants who fail to attend the conference are responsible for the entire fee.  All refunds will be processed after the conference.  The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone this course due to unforeseen circumstances.  In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund registration fees, but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines or travel agencies. 

Submit refund requests to:
Office of Continuing Professional Development
Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Jefferson Alumni Hall
1020 Locust Street, Suite M-5
Philadelphia, PA 19107 		 Or by email to [email protected] - please include the activity name in the subject line. 

*Registration fees will be refunded less a 15% administration fee to international conference registrants who are unable to secure a travel visa. Registrants must provide proof of visa denial. 

 Jefferson Release Policy

Jefferson may record/livestream/photograph this educational activity. These images/recordings, along with your name, may be used in Jefferson publications or on the Jefferson website. If you verbally submit any questions for Q&A sessions, you are agreeing to be recorded and to have that recording available in enduring materials. Once photographed, filmed, recorded, or videotaped, you waive the right of inspection or approval to which such images/recordings may be put and Jefferson has the right to use, publish, reproduce, modify, adapt, and distribute at any time in any manner or medium.

Jefferson HIPAA Policy

As an attendee of this educational activity hosted by Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson University Physicians, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. (collectively 'Jefferson'), you may gain access to certain proprietary information ('Confidential Information'), including Protected Health Information ('PHI').

By participating in this educational activity, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information, including all PHI, obtained from any source. You also agree to take all necessary steps to protect such Confidential Information and shall not directly or indirectly disclose or use it in any manner or for any reason, other than as necessary to complete the educational activity. Further, you agree not to take photographs, record in any manner or otherwise reproduce any such Confidential Information. You understand that any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information may result in possible legal action against you by Jefferson whose confidentiality is breached.