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Forward8th Annual Multidisciplinary Spine Care Conference 2024
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options.
Course Directors: Selby G. Chen, M.D., Eric W. Nottmeier, M.D., Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, M.D. and Daniel Nobles, APRN
November 14 - 16, 2024 - The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island - Amelia Island, Florida
Awake Spine Pre-Conference Workshop (5.00 Credit Hours): November 14, 2024
General Session (10.50 Credit Hours): November 15-16, 2024
This course is designed to enhance physician and advance practice provider comfort in the management of patients with diverse spinal disorders and conditions. This two-day course focuses on discussions concerning the management of spinal disorders, as well as technological advancements, controversial spine topics, complications and socioeconomic issues. The course provides a mixture of didactic, case-based and evidence-based guideline review, along with an opportunity for panel discussion.
Awake Spine Pre-Conference Workshop (Nov 14)
Awake spine surgery is a new and developing field of minimally invasive spine surgery. While spine surgery is typically performed with general anesthesia, awake spine is performed with regional anesthesia allowing faster recovery, reduced pain, reduced overall system effect on the patient. The goal of this workshop is to teach both the techniques needed for and the benefits of performing awake spine surgery as well as how to develop and implement an awake spine program. Please note that there is an additional cost associated with this workshop.
Abstract Submissions
Submission Deadline: October 1, 2024
Residents, Fellows, Students, and to invite you to submit an abstract to be included in a poster session at the 8th Annual Multidisciplinary Spine Care Conference 2024 conference on November 14-16, 2024 held at The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island.
Submissions for presentation of original research dedicated to the fields of original research and challenging cases dedicated to Spine-related topics will be held at this meeting. Suggested topics of interest include: case reports, quality improvement initiatives, research, spinal oncology, spinal cord injury, non-operative spine care, socio-economics, complications, etc.
Abstracts will be peer-reviewed. Please note that accepted abstracts are required to register for the course to present their poster live. Virtual presentations will not be accepted.
To submit an abstract, please CLICK HERE
Target Audience
Physicians, PhD, DOs, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Residents, Fellows, Students, and Allied Health Staff
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
General Session:
1. Review the best medical practices for different spinal conditions and pathologies
2. Discuss new endoscopic surgical techniques
3. Identify overlooked diagnoses in the treatment of chronic back pain
4. Identify various complications in spine surgery
Pre-Conference Workshop
1. Identify the benefits of awake spine surgery
2. Review the techniques enabling awake spine surgery
3. Detect the different types of regional blocks to perform awake spine surgery
4. Identify steps to develop an awake spine surgery program
5. Review patient eligibility in selection criteria
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
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 2024 Spine Agenda 7.2.24.pdf | 232.2 KB |
PLEASE NOTE:
- All times are in Eastern Time
- The APP Track on Saturday will NOT be livestreamed. Only the General Session will be livestreamed
Thursday November 14, 2024 Awake Spine Pre-Conference Workshop *Please note there is an additional cost for this session* | |
11:50 AM ET | Welcome/Introduction Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, MD |
12:00 PM | History of Awake Spine Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, MD |
12:30 PM
| Types of Blocks Elird Bojaxhi, MD |
1:00 PM
| Benefits of Awake Spine Kingsley, Abode-Iyamah, MD |
1:30 PM | Break |
1:45 PM
| Intra-Op Environment Ben Gruenbaum, MD, PhD, Elird Bojaxhi, MD, Jennifer Patterson, APRN, CRNA, DNP, & Katherine White, APRN, CRNA, DNP |
2:15 PM | MIS Options and Enabling Technology Selby Chen, MD |
2:45 PM
| Post-Op Pain Management and Early Discharge Ryan Chadha, MD |
3:15 PM | Break |
3:30 PM | Creating an Awake Program Marie DeRuyter, MD, Selby Chen, MD, Shaun Gruenbaum, MD, PhD, & Jennifer Patterson, APRN, CRNA, DNP |
4:00 PM | Case Discussions Selby Chen, MD, Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, MD, & Marie DeRuyter, MD |
4:30 PM | Break/Transition to Workshop |
4:45 PM | Hands-On Workshop |
5:45 PM | Adjourn |
Friday November 15, 2024 General Session Day 1 | |
7:00 AM ET | Registration & Breakfast |
7:50 AM | Welcome and Announcements Moderator: Selby G. Chen, M.D. |
Surgical Techniques and Innovation | |
8:00 AM
| Customized Interbody Implants in Spinal Surgery Selby Chen, M.D. |
8:30 AM
| Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Applications and Techniques Stephen Pirris, M.D. |
9:00 AM
| Facet Arthroplasty of the Lumbar Spine: The TOPS Trial Arjun Sebastian, M.D. |
10:00 AM | Break
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10:15 AM
| Treatment of Spinal Deformity: Principles and Techniques William Clifton, M.D. |
10:45 AM
| Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Spinal Surgery Ferenc Rabai, M.D. |
11:15 AM
| Debate: Posterior cervical foraminotomy vs. arthroplasty vs. ACDF Selby Chen, M.D.; Stephen Pirris, M.D.; W. Chris Fox, M.D. |
11:45 AM | Abstract Presentations (Non-CME) |
12:00 PM | Lunch |
Non-surgical Spine Interventions | |
1:00 PM
| Spinal Cord Stimulators and Multifidis Stimulation Sahil Gupta, M.D., M.B.B.S. |
1:30 PM
| Pain Pumps and Baclofen Pumps: Indications and Management Michael Osborne, M.D. |
2:00 PM
| Acupuncture for the Treatment of Neck and Back Pain Ronald Reimer, M.D. |
2:30 PM | Break
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Spine Rehabilitation | |
3:00 PM
| Acute Inpatient Rehab for the Postop Spine Patient Geneva Tonuzi, M.D. |
3:30 PM
| Interview with Spinal Cord Injury Patient Robert McIver, P.T. |
4:00 PM | Adjourn |
Saturday November 16, 2024 | |
7:00 AM ET | Breakfast |
7:55 AM | Welcome/Introduction Moderator: Selby Chen, M.D. |
Spinal Oncologic and Vascular Pathology | |
8:00 AM
| Metastatic Disease to the Spine: Treatment Principles Oluwaseun Akinduro, M.D. |
8:30 AM
| Intradural Tumors: Diagnosis and Management William Krauss, M.D. |
9:00 AM
| Spinal AVMs W. Chris Fox, M.D. |
9:30 AM
| Case Presentations on Complications Selby Chen, M.D.; Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, M.D.; Ian Buchanan, M.D. |
10:00 AM | Break |
Potpourri | |
10:15 AM
| Sacroiliac Joint Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment Eric Nottmeier, M.D. |
10:45 AM | Cluneal Neuropathy: An Overlooked Cause of Low Back Pain Jason Eldrige, M.D. |
11:15 AM
| Psychosocial Interventions for Chronic Pain Wesley Gilliam, Ph.D., L.P. |
11:45 AM | Abstract Presentations (Non-CME) |
12:00 PM | Lunch |
Socioeconomic | |
1:00 PM
| Key Components to a Successful Spine Center James Atchison, D.O. |
1:30 PM
| Coding Updates Deborah A. Ryan, C.P.C. |
2:00 PM | Adjourn |
Saturday November 16, 2024 Allied Health Track *Please note that this track will not be livestreamed or recorded* | |
7:00 AM ET | Breakfast |
7:55 AM | Welcome/Introduction Moderator: Daniel Nobles, APRN |
8:00 AM
| Pelvic Parameters as it Relates to Scoliosis Correction William Clifton, MD |
8:30 AM
| Future of Revision Scoliosis Surgery William Clifton, MD |
9:00 AM
| Management of the Post-Op Complex Spine Patient Megan Lynch, NP |
9:30 AM
| Neurogenic Bladder Kathy Cardona, APRN |
10:00 AM | Break |
10:15 AM
| Bladder Interstims As They Relate to Spine Patients Jennifer Johnson, PA-C |
10:45 AM | Management of Post Operative Surgical Infections Gabe Godart, PA-C |
11:15 AM | Vascular Cases Ben Brown, MD |
11:45 AM | Abstract Presentations (Non-CME) [Located in General Session] |
12:00 PM | Lunch |
1:00 PM
| Acute Post-Operative Pain Control Kathy Cloud, PA-C |
1:30 PM | Case Discussions |
2:00 PM | Adjourn |
There is a limited room block available at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island at a discounted rate of $399/night plus applicable taxes and fees. Rooms in the block will be available until Wednesday October 23, 2024 or until the block is full - whichever comes first.
Please call (888) 239-1217 or use the Booking Link to book your room.
There is a discounted resort fee of $35/night which includes the following amenities and services:
• Enhanced Wireless In-room Internet Access for up to 5 Devices
• Local, Toll-free and Domestic Long-Distance Phone Calls
• 24/7 Access to Fitness Center
• One Fitness Class Daily
• Bicycle usage for up to two bikes, for 2 hours
• Use of practice facilities and one bag of range balls at the Golf Club of Amelia Island. Proper Attire is required.
• Tennis Court privileges, including racquet and balls, for one hour
• One Beach umbrella and two (2) beach chairs per room per day
• One Beach boogie board per room per day
Please note, all travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
COURSE DIRECTORS
Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, M.D.
Selby G. Chen, M.D.
Danny Nobles, APRN
Eric Nottmeier, M.D.
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Elird Bojaxhi, M.D.
Marie De Ruyter, M.D.
Benjamin Gruenbaum, M.D., Ph.D.
MAYO CLINIC FACULTY
Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, M.D.
Oluwaseun Akinduro, M.D.
James Atchison, D.O.
Elird Bojaxhi, M.D.
Ian Buchanan, M.D.
Kathryn Cardona, APRN
Ryan Chadha, M.D.
Selby G. Chen, M.D.
Kathy Cloud, P.A.-C., M.S.
Marie De Ruyter, M.D.
Jason Eldrige, M.D.
W. Chris Fox, M.D.
Wesley Gilliam, Ph.D., L.P.
Gabriel Godart, DMSc, MPAS, P.A.-C.
Benjamin Gruenbaum, M.D., Ph.D.
Shaun Gruenbaum, M.D. Ph.D.
Sahil Gupta, M.B.B.S., M.D.
Jennifer Johnson, P.A,-C.
William Krauss, M.D.
Danny Nobles, APRN
Eric Nottmeier, M.D.
Michael Osborne, M.D.
Jennifer Patterson, APRN, CRNA, D.N.P.
Stephen Pirris, M.D.
Ferenc Rabai, M.D.
Ronald Reimer, M.D.
Deborah Ryan
Arjun Sebastian, M.D.
Katherine White, APRN, CRNA, D.N.P.
GUEST FACULTY
Ben Brown, M.D. (Ochsner Health)
William Clifton, M.D. (Cleveland Clinic)
Megan Lynch, N.P. (Cleveland Clinic)
Robert McIver, P.T., D.P.T., NCS (Brooks Rehab)
Geneva Tonuzi, M.D. (Brooks Rehab)
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 15.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA:
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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 15.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ANCC:
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 15.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ICPE:
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 15.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
MOS - American Board of Surgery:
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements 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.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 15.50 AAPA Category 1
- 15.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 15.50 ANCC
- 15.50 Attendance
- 15.50 IPCE
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