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Microvascular Surgery
January 1 - December 31, 2008
This intensive, hands-on surgical training program is designed for residents and fellows in surgery programs requiring the use of microvascular surgery. The week-long curriculum is offered eight times in 2008, and utilizes demonstrations, skills practice and lecture components in the implementation of microvascular surgical techniques.
Location: Rochester, MN
Contact: (800)-323-2688  E-Mail
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Parkinsons Disease & Movement Disorders
September 11 - 13, 2008
Clinical course for practitioners outlining current diagnostic and therapeutic options for care of patients with movement disorders.
Objectives
Discuss management of early Parkinson’s disease
Discuss management of advanced Parkinson’s disease
Differentiate between Parkinson’s disease and other causes of parkinsonism
Learn to recognize and treat dystonia
Learn to differentiate and treat some common causes of dementia
Differentiate gait disorders
Identify patients who may benefit from botulinum toxin treatment.
Evaluate surgical treatment options for movement disorders
Thursday, September 11
7:30 a.m. Approach to Movement Disorder Diagnosis
Ryan J. Uitti, MD
8:10 Approach to Gait Disorders
Jay A. Van Gerpen, MD
8:50 Parkinson’s Disease: An Overview
J. Eric Ahlskog, MD, PhD
9:30 Q&A Panel:
Drs. Uitti, Ahlskog and Van Gerpen
9:45 Break
10:00 Tremor Disorders
Ryan J. Uitti, MD
10:40 Neurometabolic Syndromes for Adult Neurologists:
Marc C. Patterson, MD
11:20 Myoclonus
Jay A. Van Gerpen, MD
12:00 Q&A Panel
Drs. Van Gerpen, Patterson, Uitti
12:15 Video Case Discussions
12:45 Meeting Adjourns
Friday, September 12
7:30 a.m. Treatment of Early Parkinson’s
Disease J. Eric Ahlskog, MD, PhD
8:10 Treatment of Advanced Parkinson’s
Disease J. Eric Ahlskog, MD, PhD
8:50 Parkinsonism- Plus Syndromes
G. Fred Wooten, MD
9:30 Q&A Panel
Drs. Ahlskog and Wooten
9:45 Break
10:00 Dementia with Lewy Bodies
Jay A. Van Gerpen, MD
10:40 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Patients with Movement Disorders
Thomas D. Rizzo, MD
11:20 Restless Legs Syndrome
Charles H. Adler, MD, PhD
12:00 Q&A Panel
Drs. Van Gerpen, Rizzo, and Adler
12:15 Video Case Discussions
12:45 Meeting Adjourns
Saturday, September 13
7:30 a.m. Botulinum Toxin for Movement
Disorders Charles H. Adler, MD, PhD
8:10 Surgical Treatment of Movement Disorders
Virgilio H. Evidente, MD
8:50 Huntington’s Disease and Other Choreas
Virgilio H. Evidente, MD
9:30 Q&A Panel
Drs. Adler, and Evidente
9:45 Break
10:00 Bench to Bedside: Neuroscience Update
for the Clinician G. Fred Wooten, MD
10:40 Neuroimaging of Neurodegenerative
Disorders Ryan J. Uitti, MD
11:20 Sleep Disorders for the General
Neurologist Jay A. Van Gerpen, MD
12:00 Q&A Panel
Drs. Wooten, Uitti, and Van Gerpen
12:15 Video Case Discussions
12:45 Meeting Adjourns
Location: The Homestead, Hot Springs, VA  Meeting Location
Contact: (800)-462-9633 E-Mail
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Genomics in Everyday Medical Practice
October 10 - 11, 2008
Genomic medicine is here. Are you keeping pace?
The use of genomic information has changed the practice of medicine. The primary care provider must be familiar with the latest genomic evaluations and diagnostic strategies to provide the best care for their patients. Attend this course to learn what you need to know of this rapidly changing area of primary care medicine. There is much media attention regarding genomics and "individualized medicine." Don't be stumped by patients who ask you about genetic tests and treatments that they learn about from the Internet, newspapers, or magazines. Attend this course and move into the primary care practice of genomic medicine today!
Location: Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago, IL Meeting Location
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail
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Practical Clinical Neurology Review
October 29 - November 1, 2008
This course is designed for internal medicine physicians, family practice physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses who encounter common neurological problems in their clinical practice. The program format will consist predominantly of case-based presentations of a comprehensive group of neurologic disorders and clinical neurologic topics. Each presentation will focus on the clinical evaluation and treatment of clinical vignettes of common neurologic problems. Discussions will be interactive and videotapes of real and "mock" patients will be used during the case presentations. Small group didactic workshops will also be presented each day to review current, evidence-based updates in the diagnosis and treatment of different categories of neurologic diseases.
Location: Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin, Orlando, Florida Meeting Location
Contact: (800)-462-9633 E-Mail
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Neuroradiology: Practice to Innovation
November 9 - 14, 2008
Neuroradiology: Practice to Innovation is designed for the practicing radiologist whose work involves neuroradiology or those involved in the neurological sciences, neurosurgery, neurology, and/or related fields. It is intended to provide a practical discussion and review of common diseases involving the brain, head/neck, and spine. It will provide an overview of common imaging strategies and incorporate evolving new modalities. Also, this course will review common endovascular and spinal interventional techniques utilized in neuroradiology.
Location: Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui, Hawaii
Contact: 866-246-1581 E-Mail
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4th Mayo Clinic International Spine Symposium
February 1 - 5, 2009
Join us at the beautiful Ritz Carlton Kapalua Resort on the island of Maui for the 4th Mayo Clinic International Spine Symposium, being held February 1- 5, 2009.
This annual five day CME event features the latest in new treatment strategies and techniques for orthopedists, neurosurgeons and neuroscientists involved in treating patients with spinal disorders. The course rotates to locations among the four Hawaiian Islands of Oahu, Kaua’i, Maui and the Big Island in an effort to attract participants from around the world.
Our 2009 program focus:
Trauma
Minimally invasive spine surgery
Non-operative spine care
The five, half-day sessions are designed to be highly interactive. Attendees and faculty interact in a casual, yet dynamic forum that features debates, panel discussions, case presentations, evidence-based reviews, and our unique “unknowns” challenge, Spinal Curve Ball.
Our continuing goal is to recruit outstanding surgeons from the United States and around the world. Our guest faculty members are among the top practitioners in the field and ensure a dynamic and challenging learning experience.
Location: Oahu, Hawaii
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail
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Mayo Headache Symposium
April 3 - 5, 2009
This course will provide attendees with an update in the diagnosis and management of both primary and secondary headache disorders. This will include lectures, expert panel discussions, intereactive question and answer sessions and small group discussions.
Location: InterContinental Chicago
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail
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Neurology in Clinical Practice
July 16 - 18, 2009
Neurology in Clinical Practice is a comprehensive three day course directed at practitioners who see patients with a broad range of neurologic disorders. The course is intended to provide a review of Neurology with an emphasis on case-based presentations, recent advances, and evidence-based approaches.
Location: InterContinental Chicago
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail
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