JMC Office of CME
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.

Upcoming Events

3rd Annual Navigating Spinal Care Symposium: Geriatric Spinal Disorders May 4, 2012 Course Location: The College of Physicians of Philadelphia 19 South Twenty-Second Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 The 3rd Annual Navigating Spinal Care: Geriatric Spinal Disorders has been designed for primary care physicians, neurologists, physiatrists, pain management physicians, and interested allied health professionals whose practice encompasses patients with spinal diseases in the elderly patient. The course 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 spinal diseases in the elderly population including degenerative diseases, scoliosis, trauma, osteoporosis, and rehab/pain management challenges in this group. Presentations will discuss initial clinical approaches to elderly patients with spinal diseases and unique management strategies with this population. Included with be lectures focusing on imaging options, "red flags," pharmacotherapy and conservative treatment options. Specialists in physical therapy, injection therapies, and other alternative therapies will review different treatment options available. The course will cover both operative and non-operative approaches to these problems. 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 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Download Brochure | Agenda Online registration is now closed. Individuals interested in attending can register on-site for this conference. | Download Registration Form | Exhibitors

Recent Events

1st Annual Hot Topics in Neurocritical Care Symposium January 27, 2012 Course Location: Down Town Club 150 S. Independence Mall West Public Ledger Building, 11th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106 The 1st 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 Kiwon Lee, MD, FACP, FAHA from The Neurological Institute of New York as well as Andrew M. Naidech, MD, MSPH from Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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. Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Download Brochure | Exhibitors | Download Agenda Download Conference Presentations Login and Download Conference Presentations: Enter the Password: Registration for this conference is now closed. The conference is SOLD OUT. Please contact the Office of CME (888 JEFFCME) if you have any questions. We regret that the registration for the Neurocritical Conference is closed but we would suggest that you consider attending the 11th Annual Cerebrovascular Update Conference, March 15-16, 2012, at the Hyatt at the Bellevue in Philadelphia. Click here for more details.

23rd Annual Pan Philadelphia Neurosurgery Conference December 2, 2011 Course Location: The Union League of Philadelphia 140 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 The 23rd 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. These clinical topic sessions will be presented by nationally recognized leaders in the field, such as Peter W. Carmel, MD, Professor & Chairman, Neurological Surgery and President, American Medical Association, Edward H. Oldfield, MD, FACS, Crutchfield Professor of Neurosurgery and Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, and Volker K.H. Sonntag, MD, Professor of Clinical Surgery at the University of Arizona and the Vice-Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Barrow Neurological Institute as well as local expert faculty. 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! 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 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Download Brochure | Download Agenda Online registration is now closed. Individuals interested in attending can register on-site for this conference.

1st Annual Brain Tumor Symposium: Advances in the Diagnosis & Treatment of Benign and Malignant Brain Tumors November 11, 2011 Featuring Guest Speaker: Kenna Shaw, PhD Deputy Director of the Cancer Genome Atlas National Cancer Institute Course Location: The Rittenhouse Hotel 210 West Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, PA 19107 The 1st 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. Presented by some of the most respected and renowned experts in the field such as Kenna Shaw, PhD from The National Cancer Institute as well as the expert Jefferson faculty including David W. Andrews, MD, FACS, and Kevin D. Judy, MD, attendees will have the opportunity to learn the most current treatment strategies and current trends regarding Malignant Gliomas, Brain Metastases, Intracranial Disease, and Pituitary and Cranial Base Surgery. This inaugural program presents in-depth, focused topics and case presentations, with the opportunity for the attendees to join the discussion from the audience. 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 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Download Brochure | Download Agenda

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The Spine Program - Whether you're living with back pain, a spinal deformity or a spinal tumor, turn to the Spine Program - Neurological Surgery at Jefferson. Jefferson neurosurgeons treat more patients with disorders of the spine and spinal cord than any other program in the Northeastern United States. Each year, our neurosurgeons perform more than 1,500 spine procedures, from herniated disk surgeries to complex anterior and posterior reconstructive instrumentation-based procedures. As experts in the management of back pain, spine tumors and spinal cord injury, we work closely with other physicians at Jefferson - including traumatologists, intensivists, physiatrists, oncologists, orthopedists, neurologists and pain management specialists - to provide a full continuum of spine management. Jefferson is designated a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. We are also one of only a few hospitals in the U.S. that is both a Level 1 Trauma Center and a federally designated spinal cord injury center. The surgeons of the Spine Program - Neurological Surgery are active in clinical research initiatives to investigate new technologies and techniques, and we continually coordinate and participate in clinical trials for the benefit of our patients.