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In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s):

AMA

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 22.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 22.0 ANCC nursing contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Healthcare Professionals

A certificate of attendance will be provided to other healthcare professionals for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s), please go here.

Available Credit

22.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

22.00 ANCC

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Review of surgical approaches and operative techniques pertaining to surgical treatment of skull base lesions such as skull base tumors, cerebral aneurysms, and other disorders

Combines both microscopic techniques with simulated micro-anastomosis training session to improve microsurgical skills

Intensive hands-on cadaver dissection sessions, covering a broad spectrum of transcranial approaches

Participants will work in teams on prepared injected fixed specimens under the guidance of a distinguished expert Faculty

This course is designed for neurosurgery medical providers at various stages of their careers including residents, fellows, attendings, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Learning Objectives

Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

Identify the major skull base approaches to various neurosurgical and vascular disorders affecting the skull base and brain

Review the appropriate approaches and microsurgical techniques for treatment of complex neurosurgical disorders

Demonstrate various techniques during hands-on sessions on cadaveric specimens to improve skills

Perform techniques for pretemporal, cavernous sinus and far lateral approaches

Belinda G. Bradley, A.R.N.P.

Kaisorn Chaichana, M.D.

Evandro de Oliveira, M.D., Ph.D.

Giuseppe Lanzino, M.D.

Vicent Quilis Quesada, M.D., Ph.D.

Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, M.D.

Daryoush Tavanaiepour, M.D.

Rabih G. Tawk, M.D.

Wen Hung Tzu, M.D.

USD

Group registrations not allowed

Accompanying persons not allowed

We don’t accept Online Abstracts

Simulation Center

4500 San Pablo Rd

Stabile North 8th Floor

Jacksonville, FL 32224

United States

The J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver Simulation Center at Mayo Clinic's Florida campus is located in the Stabile North building on the 8th Floor. Parking is available in multiple lots near the Stabile North Building on W.M. Davis Parkway at no charge. Additional parking is available in the Mayo patient/visitor ramp adjacent to the Davis Building on Mayo Boulevard at $3 per day and no charge on Saturday. The cost for parking is not included in the registration fee.

For those seeking off-campus oceanfront accommodations:

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

200 Ponte Vedra Blvd.

Ponte Vedra, FL 32082

888-839-9145

Located 6 miles from the Mayo Clinic Campus

Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa

1000 PGA Tour Blvd

Ponte Vedra Beach FL, 32082

904-285-7777

Located 10 miles from the Mayo Clinic Campus

For those seeking on-campus accommodations:

Mayo Clinic Courtyard by Marriott

14390 Mayo Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL 32224

800-321-2211

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