Program Description: 

-This series covers our Neurosurgical grand rounds, clinical case presentations, clinicopathologic correlations, journal clubs, adult and also pediatric QI M&M. 
-In covering a wide variety of topics affecting Neurosurgical practice, these predominantly didactic sessions also address learning gaps for attendees, with updates in neuroscience, neurosurgery & its related fields (incl oncology, radiology, neurology, ENT, anesthesia, biomechanics), techniques, medical care best practices, socioeconomics and ethics of medicine, education in medicine, etc.  There is opportunity for discussion with content experts and inquisitive minds.

Key Words: Neurosurgery, Neuroscience, EBM, Clinicopathologic Correlations

Target audience: 
  • Physicians
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
  • Nurses
Learning objectives: 

Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:

  • The attendee will understand the innovations in stimulation for the spine and dorsal root ganglion.
  • The attendee will understand the use of neurostimulation in the non-surgical back patient.
  • The attendee will understand new advances in peripheral nerve stimulation.
Faculty & credentials: 
Activity Director(s):
Karin Swartz, MD
Assistant Dean, Professor
Department of Neurosurgery
Medical College of Wisconsin-Froedtert 
 
Speaker:
Timothy R. Deer, MD
President and CEO, The Spine and Nerve Center of Virginia
Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
WVU School of Medicine 
 

In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

  • Karin Swartz, MD

The following persons in control of content disclosed the following financial relationships which were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest mitigation process and addressed.

Name

Company

Role

Timothy R. Deer

 

Abbott

 

  • Consultant
  • Speaking or Teaching
  • Advisory Committee
  • Researcher

Timothy R. Deer

 

Saluda

 

  • Consultant
  • Researcher
Timothy R. Deer

 

Spinal Simplicity 

 

  • Consultant

 

Timothy R. Deer is a consultant for Abbott, SpineThera, Saluda Medical, Cornerloc, Boston Scientific (Reliviant), PainTeq, SPR Therapeutics, Spinal Simplicity, Biotronik, Aurora, and Nervonik, He is an advisory board member for Abbott, SPR Therapeutics, Nervonik and Biotronik. He has a DRG Lead patent that is pending w/ Abbott. He has stock options with SpineThera, Saluda Medical, Pain Teq, Aurora and Nervonik. He has funded research with Abbott, Saluda, Mainstay, Boston Scientific, PainTeq, and SPR Therapeutic.

Contact

Name: 
Michelle Johnson
Email: 
[email protected]

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Session date: 
03/06/2025 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm CST
Location: 
HYBRID
8701 W Waterown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
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Add to calendar: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
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