Second Annual Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Symposium - LIVE (In-Person)
LIVE (In-Person) attendance
Neurophysiological intraoperative neuromonitoring is frequently used to help identify nervous system pathways at risk for injury during a wide range of surgical procedures. The objective of this program is to understand the methodologies and practice of neuromonitoring from the perspective of the surgeon, neurophysiologist, technologist, anesthesiologists and nurses. This program will provide education regarding the various aspects of neuromonitoring including basic technical issues, interpretation and medicolegal aspects. We will discuss the ways institutions can collaborate with national companies to provide high quality services.
FEES
REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
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Physician (Houston Methodist (HM) - SPG, PCG) | Free |
Physician (HMCC ACO PCP) | Free |
Physician (SpecialtyCare) | Free |
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) | $250 |
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | $125 |
IONM Tech (HM and SpecialtyCare) | Free |
IONM Tech (Non-HM / Non-SpecialtyCare) | $50 |
All Other Health Care Professionals (HM and SpecialtyCare) | Free |
All Other Health Care Professionals (Non-HM / Non-SpecialtyCare) | $50 |
Resident / Fellow / Student | Free |
Target Audience
Physicians (Neurologists, Surgeons and Anesthesiologists), Intraoperative Monitoring Technologists, Nurses, Residents/Fellows, Students, and researchers in Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring will benefit from this course.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Discuss the technical aspects of Neurophysiological Intraoperative monitoring
- Apply knowledge of effects of anesthesia and develop a plan for monitoring while effectively communicating with anesthesia team
- Recognize and troubleshoot technical issues
- Design a comprehensive monitoring plan for each individual patient based on segments of the nervous system at risk during surgery
- Recognize medico-legal, billing and regulatory aspects of neurophysiological intraoperative monitoring
Time | Presentation | Speaker |
7:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast | |
8:00 | Welcome and Introductions | |
Session I: Evoked Potentials | ||
8:30 | Instrumentation | Andrew Goldstein |
9:15 | Anesthesia | Laverne Gugino, MD |
10:00 | Break and Exhibits | |
10:15 | Primer on Evoked Potentials - SSEPs, MEPs, ABRs and EMG | Matthew Hastings, MD |
11:00 | Technical Troubleshooting | Tom Epplin-Zapf, MS, CNIM |
11:45 | Panel Discussion - Q&A | |
12:15 PM | Lunch and Exhibits | |
Session II: Application of NIOM | ||
1:15 | Application of NIOM in Spine Procedures | |
1:45 | Application of NIOM in Intracranial Procedures | Amit Verma, MD |
2:15 | Break and Exhibits | |
2:30 | Electrocorticography and Functional Cortical Mapping | Brandy Ma, MD |
3:00 | Neurosurgeon Experience with IONM – Case Examples | Amir H. Faraji, MD, PhD |
3:30 | Billing and Medicolegal Issues | Jeffrey Cohen MD, PhD |
4:00 | Panel Discussion | |
4:30 PM | Adjourn |

In-person attendance will be held in the Houston Methodist Research Institute, 6670 Bertner Avenue.
COURSE DIRECTORS |
Jeffrey Cohen, MD, PhD |
National Medical Director, Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Specialty Care |
Amit Verma, MD |
Professor of Clinical Neurology, Academic Institute Full Clinical Member, Research Institute Program Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Residency, Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College |
GUEST FACULTY |
Laverne Dennis Gugino, MD, PhD |
Anesthesiologist Brigham and Women's Hospital Associate Professor of Anaesthesia, Part-time Harvard Medical School |
HOUSTON METHODIST AND SPECIALTYCARE FACULTY |
Tom J Epplin-Zapf, MS, MA, CNIM |
Director of Clinical Quality and Education, Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) SpecialtyCare |
Amir H. Faraji, MD, PhD |
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Academic Institute Assistant Member, Research Institute Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College |
Andrew S. Goldstein, BS, CNIM |
Network Manager, Biomedical Engineering, Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) SpecialtyCare |
Matthew Hastings, MD |
Regional Medical Director SpecialtyCare |
Available Credit
- 6.50 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 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 6.50 Attendance
- 6.67 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 6.67 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.
Price
STEPS TO REGISTER:
- STEP 1 - Choose the appropriate fee and click the "Add to Cart" button to complete the checkout process.
- STEP 2 - Once enrolled, click the link of the activity format for which you enrolled (the Status should say "In progress") and then click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.
FEES
REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
---|---|
Physician (Houston Methodist (HM) - SPG, PCG) | Free |
Physician (HMCC ACO PCP) | Free |
Physician (SpecialtyCare) | Free |
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) | $250 |
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | $125 |
IONM Tech (HM and SpecialtyCare) | Free |
IONM Tech (Non-HM / Non-SpecialtyCare) | $50 |
All Other Health Care Professionals (HM and SpecialtyCare) | Free |
All Other Health Care Professionals (Non-HM / Non-SpecialtyCare) | $50 |
Resident / Fellow / Student | Free |