JMC Office of Continuing Medical Education
Department of Neurological Surgery CME

As an integral part of Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, the region's only dedicated hospital for neuroscience, the Department of Neurological Surgery is one of the busiest academic neurosurgical programs in the country, offering state-of-the-art treatment to patients with neurological diseases affecting the brain and spine, such as brain tumors, spinal disease, vascular brain diseases, epilepsy, pain, Parkinson's disease and many other neurological disorders.

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4th Annual Navigating Spinal Care: Management of Thoracolumbar Diseases May 17, 2013 Course Location: Bluemle Life Sciences Building 233 S. 10th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Course Overview: This course has been designed for primary care, internal medicine, neurologists, pain management physicians, and interested allied health professionals whose practice encompasses patients with thoracolumbar spinal disorders. The 4th Annual Navigating Spinal Care: Thoracolumbar Spinal Disorders is sponsored and directed by the Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University Department of Neurological Surgery Division of Spine and Peripheral Nerve Surgery faculty members. The program will focus upon evaluation and treatment of patients with thoracolumbar spinal disorders, including the initial evaluation and identification of the problem. Presentations will include a focused history and physical examination, controversies in imaging of the thoracolumbar spine, and identifying and managing thoracolumbar emergencies and trauma. Intervention and pain management treatment strategies for thoracolumbar diseases will be discussed. In addition, lectures will include a multi-dimension examination of thoracolumbar diseases such as lumbar degenerative disc disease and stenosis, lumbar degenerative deformity, scoliosis, oncologic disease and infections. Specialists in interventional pain management and integrative medicine will review a rational approach to lower back pain, identifying and managing "masqueraders" of thoracolumbar disease, and advances in osteoporosis management. We expect participants to seek additional materials and additional education as necessary. We anticipate that by deepening participants' understanding of treatment options for thoracolumbar spinal disorders patients will receive more effective diagnosis and treatment. Learning Objectives: Improve the initial evaluation, identification and management of thoracolumbar spine disorders. Critique the benefits and controversies in commonly used imaging techniques of the thoracolumbar spine and select the appropriate imaging method. Differentiate between acute lower back pain, osteoporosis and masqueraders of thoracolumbar disease and select appropriate treatment techniques. Evaluate new advances in the management of scoliosis and implement new treatment strategies for reducing pain, infection and spinal distortion. Examine current guidelines for interventional pain management and identify alternative strategies using integrative medicine as a treatment option. Diagnose oncologic disease in the thoracolumbar spine and identify treatment modalities. Develop a rational management approach to thoracolumbar trauma. Review surgical options for lumbar degenerative disc disease, stenosis and deformities. Assess their individual practices in light of the information and discussions during the course, and identify specific strategies to implement as part of a continuing improvement process for their practices. Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Application for CME has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. FACULTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT All faculty participating in continuing medical education activities sponsored by Jefferson Medical College are expected to disclose to the activity audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest related to the content of their presentation(s). Full disclosure of faculty relationships will be made at this activity.

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2nd Annual Hot Topics in Neurocritical Care Symposium February 1, 2013 Course Location: The College of Physicians of Philadelphia 19 South Twenty-Second Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Course Overview: The 2nd Annual Hot Topics in Neurocritical Care Symposium, sponsored by the Department of Neurological Surgery and Neurology, is designed for all specialists working in the fields of emergency medicine, internal medicine, hospital medicine, neurology, critical care, and neurosurgery. This symposium will offer participants a unique opportunity to witness experts deliberate how they would manage critically-ill neurological patients according to the most recent evidence. Presented by some of the most respected and renowned experts in the field such as Andrew M. Naidech, MD, MSPH from Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Lori Shutter, MD, PT from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center along with the expert Jefferson faculty including Jack I. Jallo, MD, PhD, FACS and Rodney D. Bell, MD, this conference is centered on critical deliberations regarding "hot" topics in Neurocritical Care, particularly those that generate practical controversy, and that are related to recent advances pertaining to the management of the critically-ill neurological patient. Learning Objectives: Identify indications for Cerebral Edema in Neurocritical Care Review and implement the recent guidelines for the treatment of Cerebral Edema in different populations of critically-ill neurological patients Identify the major neurologic and medical complications that contribute to morbidity and mortality following SAH Apply evidence-based strategies for decreasing the incidence and impact of preventable morbidity following SAH through optimal medical management Differentiate Status Epilepticus, Refractory Status Epilepticus, Non-Convulsive and Convulsive Status Epilepticus. Apply evidence based information and review most recent guidelines for the management of SE Assess and employ into practice current pharmacotherapy data on anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy in the Neurocritical Care setting. Identify time-critical windows for intervention after stroke. Recognize the newest tool for the assessment of ischemic stroke victims and potential for use in other areas such as ED, floor, and ICU Develop regionalized neurocritical care systems to improve patient access and care. Examine current areas of controversy in the management of neurocritical care patients as it relates to health reform. Analyze physiopathologic concepts related to the use of hypothermia after CA and the reperfusion injury Enumerate the indications for hypothermia in the setting of CA Analyze physiopathologic concepts related to the use of normothermia and hypothermia relevant to the practice of Neurocritical Care Enumerate the indications for hypothermia and normothermia in the setting of brain injury. Determine targets for temperature modulation in the setting of brain injury (How) Identify current areas of controversy in the management of Neurocritical Care patients and develop strategies to improve patient care. Apply current literature in managing blood transfusions, blood glucose and ICP crisis in the NICU. Review common hematological abnormalities seen in critically-ill neurological patients, effects on outcome, and potential targets and strategies for management. Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is an approved provider of Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. FACULTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT All faculty participating in continuing medical education activities sponsored by Jefferson Medical College are expected to disclose to the activity audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest related to the content of their presentation(s). Full disclosure of faculty relationships will be made at this activity.

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24th Annual Pan Philadelphia Neurosurgery Conference December 7, 2012 Course Location: The Union League of Philadelphia 140 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 The 24th Annual Pan Philadelphia Neurosurgery Conference is co-directed by three area Neurosurgical Training Programs: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and Temple University School of Medicine. This year's program presents panel discussions in the areas of neuro-oncology, spinal and vascular surgery. Each panel will examine how advances in these areas can significantly change neurosurgical practice. This year we are pleased to welcome as guest faculty Trent L. Tredway, MD, Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, University of Washington, nationally recognized leader in the field of spinal neurosurgery and specializing in minimally invasive techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from renowned leaders, as they discuss and debate difficult cases with the opportunity to join the discussion. Additionally, a resident research competition will provide an analytical review of current resident research endeavors. We hope you will join us for this invaluable educational event! LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to: Identify implementation strategies for minimally invasive techniques using new generation endoscopes for spinal surgery. Evaluate current clinical procedures for the use of Diffusion Tractography (DTI) to guide surgical resection of malignant brain tumors. Examine and assess complications and technical factors in Carotid Surgery. Analyze case studies and patient management methods in the areas of neuron-oncology, spinal cord injury, brain tumor surgery and vascular disease. Evaluate current clinical research and procedures for the management of brain tumors and assess the future direction of research and treatment options. Review and discuss clinical research studies in the areas of spinal disorders, brain tumors, and vascular diseases. Assess their individual practices in light of the information and discussions during the course, and identify specific strategies to implement as part of a continuing improvement process for their practices. ACCREDITATION INFORMATION Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Jefferson Medical College designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. FACULTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT All faculty participating in continuing medical education activities sponsored by Jefferson Medical College are expected to disclose to the activity audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest related to the content of their presentation(s). Full disclosure of faculty relationships will be made at this activity. Online registration is now closed. Individuals interested in attending can register on-site for this conference.

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2nd Annual Brain Tumor Symposium: Advances in the Diagnosis & Treatment of Benign and Malignant Brain Tumors October 19, 2012 Course Location: The College of Physicians of Philadelphia 19 South 22nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Featuring Guest Speakers: Terri S. Armstrong, PhD, ANP-BC, FAANP Dunn Distinguished Professorship in Oncology Nursing The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Mark R. Gilbert, MD Professor, Department of Neuro-Oncology Division of Cancer Medicine The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Roy Patchell, MD Chairman, Division of Neurology Barrow Neurological Institute The 2nd Annual Brain Tumor CME Symposium: Advances in the Diagnosis & Treatment of Benign and Malignant Brain Tumors, sponsored and directed by the Thomas Jefferson University Department of Neurological Surgery, is specifically designed for primary care physicians, neurologists, oncologists, radiologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, and interested allied health professionals whose practice focuses on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of brain tumors. New Format! This year we will hold separate sessions in the afternoon, one focused primarily for physicians and another directed to nurses/allied health professionals. Each session will focus on updated approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors and will be reinforced through lively interactive case-based presentations. Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Online registration is now closed. Individuals interested in attending can register on-site for this conference.