Continuing Medical Education (CME) Accreditation

 

The main goals of the 2023 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting are to serve as a primary source of continuing medical education tailored specifically to the specialty, to advance neuroscience research and to promote a climate conducive to excellence in clinical practice. The 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting Committee is dedicated to meeting these goals.

The 2023 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting is the ultimate resource for the transfer of scientific, technical and intellectual information to the neurosurgical community. Feedback obtained from the online attendee evaluation survey is critical when determining program content. Special recognition is extended to the individuals of the Annual Meeting Committee and Scientific Program Subcommittee and the committees they represent for their perseverance and commitment to making the meeting a success.

Learning Objectives

After attending the 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, participants will be able to:

  1. Apply advanced techniques for treatments within their sub-specialties.
  2. Describe complication avoidance in the treatment of diseases to their peers.
  3. Recognize techniques used in surgical treatments for improved outcomes and complication avoidance.
  4. Better advocate for their patients and their practices in the ever-changing healthcare field.

Accreditation and Designation

In-Person

The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AANS designates this live activity for a maximum of 30.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

*A maximum of 26.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ can be claimed for general sessions

On-Demand - Neurosurgeon

The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AANS designates this internet enduring activity for a maximum of 22.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

On-Demand - Neurosurgical Team Member

The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AANS designates this internet enduring activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CME Credit for Electronic Presentations

Physicians may claim AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ directly with the American Medical Association (AMA) for preparing an electronic presentation, which is also included in the published abstracts. To obtain credit from the AMA, physicians can either claim it on their AMA PRA certificate application or apply directly to the AMA for an AMA PRA Category Credit(s)™ certificate. Physicians may claim AMA PRA Category 2 Credit(s)™ for viewing scientific electronic presentations. Physicians should self-claim credit with the AMA on their AMA PRA certificate application form.

Continuing Education for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

Nurses, nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) must self-report their credit on NeuroU after completion of the meeting. PAs may print a certificate of attendance that can be submitted to the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) for acceptance toward the Physician Assistant Category I (pre-approved) CME requirement.

Disclosures

ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence require that anyone in a position to control the content of this or any CME activity has disclosed all of his or her financial relationships with any ineligible entity. The ACCME defines an “ineligible entity as” companies that are ineligible to be accredited in the ACCME System (ineligible companies) are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Failure or refusal to disclose will result in the withdrawal of the invitation to participate in this or any AANS CME activity. Similarly, should AANS be unable to satisfactorily resolve an identified conflict of interest, this may result in the withdrawal of the invitation to participate in this or any AANS CME activity.

Disclaimer

The material presented at the 2023 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting has been made available by AANS for educational purposes only. The material is not intended to represent the only, nor necessarily the best, method or procedure appropriate for the medical situations discussed, but rather it is intended to present an approach, view, statement or opinion of the faculty, which may be helpful to others who face similar situations.

Neither the content (whether written or oral) of any course, seminar or other presentation in the program, nor the use of a specific product in conjunction therewith, nor the exhibition of any materials by any parties coincident with the program should be construed as indicating endorsement or approval of the views presented, the products used or the material exhibited by the AANS or its Committees, Commissions or Affiliates.

The AANS makes no statements, representations or warranties (whether written or oral) regarding the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) status of any product used or referred to in conjunction with any course, seminar or other presentation being made available as part of the 2023 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting. Faculty members shall have sole responsibility to inform attendees of the FDA status of each product that is used in conjunction with any course, seminar or presentation and whether such use of the product is in compliance with FDA regulations.

The AANS disclaims any and all liability for injury or damages to any individual attending the 2023 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting and for all claims that may arise out of the use of the techniques demonstrated therein by such individuals, whether these claims shall be asserted by physicians or any other person. There may be, on occasion, changes in faculty and program content. AANS is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registrant, such as airline or hotel fees or penalties, are the responsibility of the registrant.