Spinal Disorders Symposium

Faculty from the University of Florida departments of neurosurgery, orthopaedics, pain management, and radiology will be presenting the 2015 UF Health Spine Care Conference for Primary Care Physicians and Allied Health Professionals on October 10, 2015 at The Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute. Breakfast will begin the day starting at 7 a.m.; the symposium will run from 8 a.m. and until 12:30 p.m. Registration will be online only, to register please visit,www.cme.ufl.edu/spineconference. For Physicians, ARNPs, PAs, LPNs, PTs the cost is $30; and for EMTs, Paramedics, Students, Residents, Fellows there will be NO charge.

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Symposium Overview

• Diagnosis and conservative treatment options for neck pain and cervical myelopathy/radiculopathy.
• Diagnosis and conservative options for back pain and lumbar radiculopathy.
• Deciding on appropriate spine imaging and clinical interpretation of results.
• Evaluation of potential spine emergencies.
• Pain management and interventional strategies.
• Surgical treatment strategies for cervical and lumbar spine disease.

CME/CE Accreditation & Credit Information

• Physicians: The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
• The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• Nurses: Nursing continuing education pending.

Parking

Parking is available in Garage 10, located north of Archer Road at Newell Drive, serves the east side of the complex.