This international symposium is designed for physicians and other healthcare providers specializing in the treatment of spinal disorders. The four-day course will update participants on all aspects of spine care including pain management. Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to better understand the complexity and scope of spine instrumentation and have an introduction to the use of spinal instrumentation that can then be supplemented by further educational experiences.

Comments taken from previous course evaluations:

• "One of the best if not the best spine pathology and treatment courses.”
• “This is why I came back to the conference — more teaching/exercise demonstrations by Dr. Geraci!”
• “The hands-on time was a great introduction to the latest state-of-the-art spinal implants/ instrumentation.”
• “The interaction with faculty was tremendous. One-on-one interaction in small groups is the best way to learn.”

The University of South Florida College of Medicine adheres to the ACCME Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of the USF College of Medicine that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved, and also that speakers will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed
disclosure will be made in the course syllabus.

To our knowledge this is the largest collection of spine instrumentation at one course.

The sessions will be divided into "hands-on" labs and case presentations (morning sessions) and didactic presentations (afternoon sessions).

If you have one or two interesting cases you would like to present during the case presentation sessions, please bring them along in a PowerPoint format.

Listed below are some of the systems expected to be demonstrated at the course. Not all of these are currently available in the U.S.

Upon the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:

• Better understand the indications for surgical intervention vs. non-operative care in the treatment of spinal disorders.
• Evaluate the complexity of spinal hardware choices and their individual uses.
• Review the JCAHO regulations on pain management and how they affect individual practices.
• Debate current controversies in spinal care management including medical malpractice issues.
• Review risk management and ethic issues.

The University of South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of South Florida College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 22.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AANS: The American Association of Neurological Surgeons attests that this educational activity has been recognized for co-sponsored/endorsement for 22.0 Category 1 CME Credits of the American Association of Neurological Surgeon’s Continuing Education Award in Neurosurgery.

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

6:00 am – 8:00 am

6:00 am – 7:00 am

6:00 am – 7:00 am

6:00 am – 7:00 am

Glenn Rechtine, M.D.
Rochester, NY

James Atchison, D.O.
Gainesville, FL

Todd Alamin, MD
Stanford, CA

Christopher Ames, MD
San Francisco, CA

Nevan Baldwin, MD
Lubbock, TX

Edward Benzel, MD
Cleveland, OH

Rudolf Bertagnoli, MD
GERMANY

Sam Bhagia, MD
Charlotte, NC

Nitin Bhatia, MD
Orange, CA

Roy Bloebaum, PhD
Salt Lake City, UT

J. Abbott Byrd, MD
Virginia Beach, VA

Eugene Carragee, MD
Stanford, CA

Dan Cohen, MD
Miami Beach, FL

Brian Dalton, MD
Erie, PA

Larry Khoo, MD
Santa Monica, CA

Reginald Knight, MD
Kirkland, WA

Jeffrey Larson, MD
Coeur D’Aline, ID

Anh Le, MD
Stockton, CA

Scott Luhmann, MD
St. Louis, MO

Scot Miller, DO
Akron, OH

George Miz, MD
Oak Lawn, IL

Pierce Nunley, MD
Shreveport, LA

Kevin Pauza, MD
Tyler, TX

Mick Perez-Cruet, MD
Southfield, MI

John Regan, MD
Beverly Hills, CA

Paul Rubery, MD
Rochester, NY

THE WESTIN RESORT & SPA
Reservations
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Fax: (604) 905-5640
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Note: Course registration information is quoted in U.S. dollars. Hotel rates are quotes in Canadian dollars. Once a guest has checked in, an early departure fee will be charged for duration of original reservation. Nightly parking charges are not included. All applicable taxes are not included. Rate is NET, non-commissionable. Rates will be extended for pre/post dates on an “as available” basis.

Resort Fee: The Daily Resort Fee of $15.00 per room, per night will be applicable. This affords the guest Salomon Ski Valet service, in-resort Shuttle Service, unlimited local telephone calls, a pouch of regular and decaffeinated Starbucks coffee in-suite, unlimited use of the Avello Spa and Health Club’s fitness center, daily newspaper delivery, in-suite safe and terry robes.

Full payment is due 30 days prior to arrival and is non-refundable.

Accommodations are also available at the following hotels. Please contact the hotel directly for room rates and information.

The Fairmont Vancouver Airport: Arrangements have been made with the Fairmont Vancouver Airport hotel for discounted rooms pre and post conference dates. You can obtain additional information by calling 1-800-441-1414 or direct
at (604) 207-5200.
You must identify yourself as being with “Ski With the Spine Center” or quote the group code “SC0801” to receive the group rate and reservations must be made prior to the cut off date of December 21, 2007.

Air Travel: Information regarding airfare is available through Allyn Ryan at Travel Specialists, 1-800-940-1901 or (813) 962-1901 phone; (813) 960-4915 fax; e-mail: allyn@travelsp.webmail.com

Bus Transportation: Perimeter’s Whistler Express has a special delegate transfer rate for our group on their scheduled service between Vancouver Airport and Whistler, $57.00 CAD one way (plus GST). Regular fare is $67.00 CAD. For a copy of Perimeter’s fax reservation form contact Perimeter toll free at 1-877-317-7788 or by email at: www.perimeterbus.com and use the “delegate reservation form” link.

Lift Tickets, Rentals and Guides:For a discounted rate on Whistler Blackcomb Lift Passes, Rentals, and Guides, please pre-book at: www.whistlerblackcomb.com/spinecenter

Please notify the CPD Office, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC Box 60, Tampa, Florida, 33612 or call (813) 974-4296 a minimum of ten working days in advance of the event if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed.

Events, activities and facilities of the University of South Florida are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, or Vietnam veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the University's respect for personal dignity.