• Agenda
  
• Brochure
• CE Credit
  
• Course Director & Faculty
  
• Registration

Target Audience
This CME activity is planned to meet the needs of Physicians, Neurosurgery Faculty, Residents, APRNs, and Fellows

Agenda
Friday, October 14, 2016
8:00 – 8:30am
Registration and Breakfast

8:30 – 8:40am
Welcome and Introduction
Dr. Neimat

8:40 – 9:30am  
“International Neurosurgery Experience from 1988-2014”
Dr. Timir Banerjee

9:30 – 9:40am
Q&A

9:40 – 10:30am
“The Evolution of the Human Brain”
Dr. Jon Kaas

10:30 – 10:40am
Q&A

10:40 – 11:00
Break – Snacks Provided

11:00 – 11:50pm
“Research in Academic Neurosurgery Practice and Education”
Dr. Donlin Long

11:50 – 12:00pm
Q&A

12:00 – 12:50pm
“Changes in Neurosurgical Residency Training: For Better or Worse?”
Dr. Nicholas Barbaro

12:50 – 1:00pm
Q&A

1:00pm
Adjournment, Evaluations, Lunch Served

Course Director
Dr. Joseph Neimat
Professor and Chairman
Neurosurgery
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY



Participating Faculty
Timir Banerjee, MD
Neurosurgery Clinical Faculty
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY

Nicholas Barbaro, MD    
Professor and Chairman of Neurosurgery
Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, IN

Jon Kaas, MD    
Associate Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology
Professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Nashville, TN

Donlin Long, MD
Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus
Department of Neurosurgery
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD

Learning Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity, the participants should be able to:

1. Identify various historical perspectives of neurosurgery teachings and technologies.
2. Recognize when multidisciplinary approaches are appropriate and should be utilized.
3. Recognize the importance and learn the best tools for making sure our future physicians are adequately taught and have necessary clinical skills to implement best practices.

Continuing Education Credit
Physician Credit - The University of Louisville Continuing Medical Education office designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses - This program has been approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing for 4.8 continuing education credits through University of Louisville Hospital, provider number 4-0068-7-16-941. The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval of an individual nursing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program content.

Accreditation
The University of Louisville School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Special Services
All individuals are encouraged to participate. To request disability arrangements, please contact the Course Coordinator Emily Rollins at least 14 days prior to the date of this program. Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof.

Brochure
CLICK HEREto view a copy of the course brochure (Under Construction)

Registration
Registration Fees:

This conference is free to all participants. Advance registration is required to allow for program planning.

Online registration for this activity is now closed. You may still attend the event by registering as a walk-in at the program welcome desk.

Map and Venue Directions
To view a map to Rudd Heart and Lung Conference Center, 201 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202 and receive directions CLICK HERE

Acknowledgments
We thank our supporting and exhibiting companies for their participation in the conference! A final listing of supporters and exhibitors will be available at the meeting.