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Open Cerebrovascular & Endovascular Case Conference - January 18, 2025
Overview
In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available.
Presented by the Houston Methodist Neurological Institute
Join us for an insightful Endovascular Case Conference where our esteemed neurosurgeons will review and discuss recordings of various complex cases they have performed. This educational event aims to share knowledge, techniques, and outcomes in the field of vascular neurosurgery. Through case-based learnings, learners will engage in critical analysis and discussion of real-world cases, improving their problem-solving and decision-making skills in clinical practice.
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE | |
| Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area)* | $210.00 | |
| Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area) - NO CME | Complimentary - Click here to register | |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | Complimentary | |
| Houston Methodist Physicians (including MPAQ and ACO PCPs) | Complimentary | |
| Houston Methodist Allied Health Care Professionals / All Others | Complimentary | |
| Non-Houston Methodist Allied Health Care Professionals / All Others | Complimentary | |
| Residents / Fellows / Students | Complimentary | |
*In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.
Target Audience
Neurosurgeons, neuro intensivits, residents, fellows, nurses, APPs
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity, the learner should be able to:
- Describe and apply advanced surgical techniques and innovative procedures in vascular neurosurgery, demonstrating an understanding of their indications, benefits, and potential complications
- Implement standardized, evidence-based treatment protocols in vascular neurosurgery, ensuring consistent decision-making processes that align with current best practices to improve patient outcomes
- Incorporate case-based learning into their clinical practice, utilizing case reviews and discussions to enhance their diagnostic and therapeutic skills in complex clinical scenarios
- Identify and assess variability in treatment approaches within their own practice and apply strategies to align their methods with evidence-based standards to reduce inconsistencies and optimize patient care
Program
7:00AM | Breakfast/Registration |
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7:50AM | Welcome and Introductions | Gavin Britz, MD |
8:00AM | Dural Fistula | Orlando Diaz, MD |
8:30AM | Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension: CSF-Venous Fistulas | Alex Hoang, MD |
9:00AM | MMA Embolization | Kurt Yaeger, MD |
9:30AM | Break |
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10:00AM | AVM | Gavin Britz, MD |
10:30AM | Extracranial Atherosclerotic Disease | Tsz Lau, MD |
11:00AM | Flow Diverters for Intracranial Aneurysms | Mickey Smith, MD |
11:30AM | Lunch (grab-and-go) |
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Venue
In-person attendance will be held in the Houston Methodist Research Institute, 6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030.
Virtual information will be provided to registered learners.
Faculty
COURSE DIRECTOR
Gavin W. Britz, MBBCh, MPH, MBA, FAANS
Candy and Tom Knudson Distinguished Centennial Chair in Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery
Professor of Neurosurgery, Academic Institute
Member, Research Institute, Academic Institute
Co-director, Center for Neural Systems Restoration
Co-director, Center for Neuroregeneration
Director, Neurological Institute
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College
SPEAKERS
Orlando M. Diaz, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery, Academic Institute
Department of Neurosurgery
Department of Radiology
Neurological Institute
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College
Alex Hoang, MD
Vascular Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery, Endovascular Neurosurgery
Houston Methodist Department of Neurosurgery
Tsz Lau, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery, Academic Institute
Department of Neurosurgery
Neurological Institute
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College
Mickey L. Smith, MD
Brain and Tumor Neurosurgery, Endovascular Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery
Houston Methodist Department of Neurosurgery
Kurt A. Yaeger, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Academic Institute
Member, Research Institute, Academic Institute
Department of Neurosurgery
Neurological Institute
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College
Accreditation
Available Credit
- 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 3.00 Attendance
- 3.00 Nursing Contact Hours
Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Houston Methodist will award up to 3.00 nursing professional development contact hours for this activity.
Exhibitors/Sponsors
Interested in exhibiting and/or sponsoring this activity? Contact us for more information.
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Price
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE | |
| Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area)* | $210.00 | |
| Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area) - NO CME | Complimentary - Click here to register | |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | Complimentary | |
| Houston Methodist Physicians (including MPAQ and ACO PCPs) | Complimentary | |
| Houston Methodist Allied Health Care Professionals / All Others | Complimentary | |
| Non-Houston Methodist Allied Health Care Professionals / All Others | Complimentary | |
| Residents / Fellows / Students | Complimentary | |