COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This monthly meeting provides clinicians with an opportunity to review complex spine cases, explore emerging technologies, and discuss the latest clinical advancements, tools, and strategies for treatment.

Participation is by invitation only. 
 

TARGET AUDIENCE:

MNI Spine Surgeons, APRNs and PAs.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Discuss diagnostic challenges and treatment options for complex spine cases.
• Evaluate the clinical applications of emerging technologies and advancements in spine care.
• Apply evidence-based strategies and clinical guidelines to enhance decision-making and reduce variability in spine care management.
• Engage in collaborative discussions to optimize treatment plans and promote best practices in spine care.

FACULTY:

Michael E. Gomez, M.D., FAANS
Director, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Baptist, Doctors and South Miami Hospitals
Miami, Florida

Raul A. Vasquez-Castellanos, M.D.
Director, Complex Spine Neurosurgery Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Baptist, Doctors and South Miami Hospitals
Miami, Florida

Michael E. Gomez, M.D., FAANS, co-director and moderator for this activity, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose.

Raul A. Vasquez-Castellanos, M.D., co-director and moderator for this activity, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose.

Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development, and editing/review of the content have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies.

*Ineligible companies - Companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
 

NONDISCRIMINATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT 

As a participant of the Spine Conference Series involved in the evaluation and improvement of quality of care and service, I recognize that confidentiality is vital. Therefore, I agree to respect and maintain the confidentiality of all discussions, records and information generated in connection within the Spine Conference Series and to make no voluntary disclosure of such information except to persons authorized. As a participant of the Spine Conference Series, I will ensure that my participation in the peer review process and discussions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner and will not be made based on the patients' race, ethnic/national identity, gender, age, sexual orientation, or patient population for which they serve.
 

Disclosure Policy and Disclaimer

ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS AND CREDITS

Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6 years as a provider of CME for physicians.

Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been approved for .5 credit hour, CE Broker Course #20-1289159, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, and by the Florida Council of Physician Assistants.

American Board of Surgery - Maintenance of Certification (MOC) - Accredited CME - General Surgery

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

Successful completion of this course is submitted to specialty boards through the ACCME's PARS system.