From Cranial to Spine: An Overview of Neurosurgical Topics for the Advanced Practice Provider
August 28-31, 2019 | Orlando, Fla.
The purpose of this course is to provide physician assistants (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs) and other advanced practice providers (APPs) with an overview of a wide variety of neurosurgical topics through lectures and case studies. This course features a diverse range of neurosurgeon and APP faculty to give attendees a unique learning experience.
New this year, the course offers different tracks and/or breakout sessions, allowing APPs to tailor their own educational experience.
The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The AANS designates this live activity for a maximum of 25.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been submitted to the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91) for approval to award contact hours. The Ohio Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation.
| AANS Member | Non-Member | |
| General Session | $550.00 | $650.00 |
|---|---|---|
| Neuroimaging Workshop | $250.00 | $350.00 |
| Essential Neurosurgical Skills PC | $200.00 | $300.00 |
| Wednesday, August 28 Neuroimaging Workshop | ||
| Time | Topic(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Track 1: New to Neuro Workshop | Track 2: Advanced Neuroimaging |
| Thursday, August 29 General Session | ||
| Time | Topic(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Breakout 1: Trauma | Breakout 2: Tumor |
| 1:30-5 p.m. | Breakout 3: Pharmacology | Breakout 4: OR Instrumentation |
| Friday, August 30 General Session | ||
| Time | Topic(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Breakout 5: Spine | |
| 1:30-5 p.m. | Breakout 6: CV |
| Saturday, August 31 Essential Neurosurgical Skills PC | ||
| Time | Topic(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m.-12 p.m. |
John Kevin Ratliff, MD, FAANS
AANS Coding Program Co-director
Stanford University
Stanford, Calif.
Luis Manuel Tumialan, MD, FAANS
AANS Coding Program Co-director
Barrow Neurological Institute
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Joseph S. Cheng, MD, MS, FAANS
AANS Coding Program
Director Emeritus
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Peter D. Angevine, MD, MPH, FAANS
Columbia University Medical Center
New York
Atman Desai, MD, MA
Stanford University
Stanford, Calif.
Robert R. Johnson II, MD, FAANS
Michigan Head and Spine Institute
Southfield, Mich.
Alexander M. Mason, MD, FAANS
University of Colorado
Denver
Scott A. Meyer, MD, FAANS
Atlantic Neurosurgical Specialists
Morristown, N.J.
Mark Oppenlander, MD, FAANS
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Mich.
John G. Piper, MD, FAANS
Iowa Clinic
Department of Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery
Des Moines, Iowa
Kim Pollock, RN, MBA, CPC
KarenZupko & Associates, Inc.
Chicago
Teri Romano, RN, MBA, CPC
KarenZupko & Associates, Inc.
Chicago
Clemens M. Schirmer, MD, PhD, FAANS, FAHA
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
Neurosurgery
Wilkes Barre, Pa.
Karin R. Swartz, MD, FAANS
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Sherry Taylor, MD, PhD, FAANS
Bay State Health
Fairfield, Calif.
Khoi Duc Than, MD
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Ore.
Faculty subject to change
Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
4012 Central Florida Parkway
Orlando, FL 32837
Hotel Room Rate: $159.00 (discounted resort fee $20.00 per night)
Reservations: Click here
Hotel Reservation Deadline: July 30, 2019
General Session Cancellation Policy
Requests for cancellation or substitution of course registration must be received in writing prior to 7/29/2019 in order to receive a full refund less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations will only be granted between 7/29/2019 and 8/12/2019 less a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations or substitutions after 8/12/2019. Send or fax written cancellation or substitution requests to: AANS, Division of Education and Meetings, 5550 Meadowbrook Drive, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-3852; Fax: (847) 378-0681; Email: epm@aans.org. All requests must be received in writing.
Neuroimaging Workshops Cancellation Policy
Requests for cancellation or substitution of course registration must be received in writing prior to 7/29/2019 in order to receive a full refund less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations will only be granted between 7/29/2019 and 8/12/2019 less a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations or substitutions after 8/12/2019. Send or fax written cancellation or substitution requests to: AANS, Division of Education and Meetings, 5550 Meadowbrook Drive, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-3852; Fax: (847) 378-0681; Email: epm@aans.org. All requests must be received in writing.
Essential Neurosurgical Skills Practical Clinic Cancellation Policy*
Requests for cancellation or substitution of course registration must be received in writing prior to 7/29/2019 in order to receive a full refund less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations will only be granted between 7/29/2019 and 8/12/2019 less a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations or substitutions after 8/12/2019. Send or fax written cancellation or substitution requests to: AANS, Division of Education and Meetings, 5550 Meadowbrook Drive, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-3852; Fax: (847) 378-0681; Email: epm@aans.org. All requests must be received in writing.
The AANS reserves the right to cancel a course. Registrants will be notified by telephone and a formal letter of cancellation will follow in the mail. In the event of course cancellation, registration fees are refundable. However, airline and hotel penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.
*This practical clinic will be supported by educational grants and in-kind support. The skills offered are subject to change. Attendees who are registered for the practical clinic will be notified of the final agenda prior to the course.
NO SHOWS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFERS OR REFUNDS.
For additional information, contact the Education and Meetings Department at 888-566-AANS or visit www.aans.org for further details.
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