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Our Cruise Conferences provide a unique, relaxing learning environment.
Our cruises feature fun for the entire family. Your kids will never run out of things to do!
Our cruise conferences include everything you need and beyond!
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Therapy
How to Reduce Operative Costs, Surgical Time and Patient Recovery
Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas
Eastern Caribbean from Miami, FL
December 9 - 12, 2005
14 Category 1 CME Credits
MISU 2005 Course Fee
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Merrill W. Reuter, MD PhD FACS, Course Co-Director - Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon,
Medical Director, Lake Worth Medical Center, Lake Worth, FL |
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John C. Chiu, MD, Course Co-Director, |
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Mark Lee, DC DACRB, Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Management Group, Inc., Florence, SC |
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International Guest Faculty Javier Alvarado, MD. Neurosurgeon, Panama City, Panama |
Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.
| Target Audience |
* Orthopaedic Surgeons * Neurosurgeons * Neurologists * Pain Management Specialists * Anesthesiologists * Physiatrists * Fellows and Residents in any of these specialties * Allied Health Professionals in any of these specialties
| Program Purpose / Objectives |
At the end of this activity, participants should be able to: * Identify patients who would benefit from new procedures * Consult available resources to determine the best treatment * Inform patients of all treatment options, including both new and conventional therapies * Diagnose and treat patients with spine mediated pain
COURSE DESIGN
The MISU 2005 course will begin with optional live surgery at a surgery center in south Florida under the direction of Dr. Merrill Reuter. Lectures and workshops will be given aboard the Majesty of The Seas on Saturday and Sunday in morning and afternoon sessions. Time will be set aside for recreational activities aboard the ship. The scheduled meeting times for the course will allow ample opportunity for participants to spend time with their families. The course will consist of:
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Live Surgical Case Presentations
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Didactic Presentations
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Interactive Workshops with Faculty Participation for One-on-One Interaction
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Multi-Disciplinary Symposium
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Course Syllabus
| Accreditation |
Accreditation: Continuing Education, Inc is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation: Continuing Education, Inc designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditstm. Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Nursing Contact Hours: Continuing Education, Inc., is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
| Cruise Itinerary |
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Fri Dec 9
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Live Surgery in south Florida - 8:00am to 2:00pm Miami, FL Depart for the Majesty of the Seas at 2:00pm |
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5:00pm |
Sat Dec 10
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Lectures 8:00am - 10:00am Coco Cay, Bahamas (private island) Workshops 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
8:00am |
5:00pm |
Sun Dec 11
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Lectures 8:00am - 9:00am Multi-disciplinary Symposium - 9:00am - 10:00am Nassau, Bahamas Workshops 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
8:00am |
5:00pm |
Mon Dec 12
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Miami, FL | 9:00am |
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