Topic Statement:
This event is unique in its comprehensive coverage of our specialty. It provides lectures on basic science, clinical as well as surgical disciplines; no other educational offering worldwide is as complete. This course has the most well-known and best-recognized experts in their subject and for almost every topic.
Speakers:
Please refer to the following pages regarding faculty.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the participants should be able to:
Discuss and apply principles of neuroanatomy to neurosurgical practice
Review and integrate principles of neuropathology to diagnosis and treatment
Apply knowledge of basic science to clinical and surgical practice
Identify pathological abnormalities relevant to neurosurgery
List the principles of general surgery
Describe neurosurgical treatments and their limitations
Explain the principles associated with neurosurgery and the treatment of pain
Discuss strategies for managing complications related to neurosurgery
Identify areas of relative strength and weakness in their fund of knowledge
Demonstrate mastery of the material by responding to questions on each lecture
Audience:
The target audience is residents in Neurosurgery, neurosurgeons who have recently completed training, and established Neurosurgeons who want to maintain their current diagnostic and surgical skills.
Financial Support:
There is no external financial support for this CME activity.
Exhibitor: Elsevier
Disclosure:
All conflicts of interests have been identified and resolved. See the following pages regarding faculty and disclosures.<
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through joint sponsorship of Advocate Health Care and The Chicago Review Course in Neurosurgery. Advocate Health Care is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation:
Advocate Health Care designates this educational activity for a maximum of AMA 114.5 PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
