Community Spine Surgeons Dinner - December 2024

Thursday, December 12, 2024, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Westin La Paloma, 3800 E Sunrise Dr., Tucson , AZ


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (2.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (2.00 hours)

Guest speaker Dr. Allan Levi will discuss advancements related to surgical procedures for Spine Surgery and the provision of quality care for neurosurgical patients, Title: SoMe (Social Media) Presence in Neurosurgery: Is it Worth It? and "My Two Worst Complications and What I Learned from Them".

Registration is free.

1. Provide best-practice and (where appropriate) guidelines updates to Spine Surgeons by experts knowledgeable in the field. This may include methods of diagnosis, indications and techniques for surgery, technology, and outcomes assessment.
2. Improve communication and collegiality between Spine Surgeons from different practice groups within the City of Tucson and State of Arizona, fostering community support and cohesiveness rather than competition and criticism.
3. Educate on difficult or non-resolvable cases through dissemination of experience and consensus building
4. Inform about workflow and resource management issues at local, regional, and national levels to help address and solve management issues.
5. Promote leadership skills by understanding thought processes and demonstrating communication skills of locally and nationally recognized thought leaders in Spinal Surgery.
6. Increase awareness and encourage commonalities in achieving patient satisfaction and safety for Spinal Surgery in clinic and hospital settings.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy

The organization holding the activity reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME activity coordinator.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Thursday, December 12, 2024