8th International Children’s Spine Symposium

Course Brief

Focusing on pediatric spine surgery, the symposium provides expert lectures and more than 10 hours of cadaveric labs. This comprehensive program addresses the spine from the cervical spine to the sacrum, and covers all major spinal disorders. With registration capped at 32, participants can enjoy extensive faculty interaction, covering topics from specific surgical questions to career advice.

As space will fill rapidly, you’re encouraged to register as soon as possible for the 8th International Children’s Spine Symposium.

Chaired by,

Jennifer M. Bauer, MD - Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, WA

Paul D. Sponseller, MD; V. Salil Upasani MD - Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

V. Salil Upasani, MD - Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA

CO-CHAIRS

Invited Faculty

• Lindsay M. Andras, MD - Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
• Mark A. Erickson, MD-  Children's Hospital Colorado, Denver, CO
• W.G. Stuart Mackenzie, MD - Nemours/Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE
• Peter O. Newton, MD - Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA
• Suken A. Shah, MD - Nemours/Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of the program, surgeons will be better able to:

1. Describe key anatomic structures relevant to pediatric spinal surgery at all levels of the spine.
2. Summarize the rationale,indications, and techniques associated with surgical procedures utilized in pediatric spinal surgery.
3. Demonstrate familiarity with the steps involved with multiple pediatric spine surgery techniques at all levels of the spine.

We'll accomplish this through:

• 10 hours of cadaveric labs
• Scoliosis: Congenital
• Scoliosis: Early Onset
• Scoliosis: Idiopathic
• Scoliosis: Syndromic
• Cervical Spine
• Lumbo-Sacral Junction
• Neuromonitoring
• Non-CME Session: Non-Fusion Techniques for AIS

Hotel Information

We have a block of rooms at a discounted rate of $209/night (plus any additional applicable local taxes and fees):

The Benson Hotel and Faculty Club

13025 East Montview Boulevard, Aurora, CO 80045

Hotel Website

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Armstrong Children's Orthopedic Alliance.  Amedco LLC 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. Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163.

Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation

Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.