2016 Neuroscience Focus Series: Case Review Presentations: Emerging Neurobiological Targets for Smoking Cessation

MIami, FL US
May 17, 2016

The series will provide an intensive, practical focus on evidence-based approaches to complex everyday problems that span the realm of neurology with emphasis on recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment strategies needed to improve clinical performance at the Neuroscience Center. An interactive format will include a didactic presentation with case reviews, and question and answer panel discussions. Clinical case correlations will be discussed during the presentations.

Target Audience

Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Interventional Neuroradiologists, Internists, Hospitalists, Critical Care Physicians, Emergency Medicine Physicians, Neuropsychologists, Physician Assistants, Technicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists, Respiratory Therapists and other interested healthcare providers.

Learning Objectives

  • Apply optimal course of treatment for the neurosurgery patient, utilizing multiple approaches to diagnose and treat, including neuro imaging findings.  
  • Utilize optimal clinical management protocol for a variety of cranial and spinal conditions.
  • Describe the indications for the practical applications of and the potential complications of advanced techniques in the treatment of cranial and spinal diseases.  
  • Implement novel surgical techniques for the treatment of cerebral and spinal disorders, as well as strategies for revision spinal and cranial surgery and complication avoidance/management. 
Additional information
Schedule: 

7:30 a.m. ♦ Lecture

8:30 a.m. ♦ Adjourn

Course Summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 General certificate of attendance
  • 1.00 Nurse Practitioners
  • 1.00 Florida Board of Nursing
  • 1.00 Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
  • 1.00 Florida Board of Pharmacy
  • 1.00 Florida Board of Psychology
  • 1.00 Florida Board of Respiratory Therapy
Course opens: 
04/19/2016
Course expires: 
05/30/2016
Event starts: 
05/17/2016 - 7:30am EDT
Event ends: 
05/17/2016 - 8:30am EDT
Baptist Hospital of Miami
8900 N. Kendall Drive
5MCVI
MIami, FL 33176
United States

Matthew T. Sutherland, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Departments of Psychology and Neuroscience
Florida International University
Miami, Florida

Matthew T. Sutherland, Ph.D. has indicated that he has no relevant financial relationships to disclose and that his discussion will not include mention of investigational or off-label usage.

Disclosure Policy and Disclaimer

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 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 General certificate of attendance
  • 1.00 Nurse Practitioners
  • 1.00 Florida Board of Nursing
  • 1.00 Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
  • 1.00 Florida Board of Pharmacy
  • 1.00 Florida Board of Psychology
  • 1.00 Florida Board of Respiratory Therapy
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