NeuroTexas Institute physicians have received their training at premier institutions across the nation, but we understand that continuing medical education (CME) is essential for physicians to stay current with all the latest evidence-based surgical and clinical treatments. A series of physician CME opportunities will be instated so that our physicians can share and learn from one another, as well as from national experts on a variant of topics.
Neuro-oncology Team Conference
Every other Friday at 7:00am, individual cases are presented and discussed at multidisciplinary tumor conferences. Physicians representing all neuro-oncology specialties attend the conferences, which review each patient’s diagnostic imaging films, pathology and overall status. The group discusses available forms of treatment and shares recommendations before reaching a consensus regarding the best treatment approach for each patient.
For more information or to add a case for review, please email kaelyn.kappeler@stdavids.com.
The Evolution of Spinal Neurosurgery
Date/Time: May 12, 2010 from 6:30 - 8:30pm
Speaker(s): Drs. Volker Sonntag & K. Michael Webb
Place: French Legation Museum, 802 San Marcos Street, Austin, 78702
CME: 2.0 Hrs
Cost: TBD
Objectives:
1. Assess different perspectives on both tradition & minimally invasive spinal neurosurgery
2. Review diagnostic workup, treatment guidelines, & recommendations
3. Introduce & update the newest concepts & options in spinal surgery
Please RSVP to Julie Shasteen at (512)705-4689
Overview & Current Treatment of Epilepsy
Date/Time: June 10, 2010 from 12:30 - 1:30pm
Speaker: Dr. Sami Aboumatar
Place: South Austin Hospital, Grand Rounds
CME: 1.0 Hr
Objectives:
1. Recognize the different seizure types
2. Importance of classification of epilepsy and epilepsy syndromes for treatment & prognosis
3. Recognize the most common seizure mimics
4. Current acute and long term treatment of epilepsy