THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21
&
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2004

Thank you to the many delegates who attended this years' symposium! 

It was a record-breaking meeting with:

* Over 525 registered attendees *

* 339 online abstract submissions *

* Delegates from over 26 countries *

* 324 poster abstract presentations *

* 11 featured oral abstract presentations *

* More student awards presented than any previous year *

* $10,000 in Student Travel Grants given *

* More opportunities for networking *

* Complimentary Internet Cafe & WiFi connectivity *

This years' theme of "Bedside to Benchtop to Bedside" provided insight into meaningful research with the objective of targeting both clinical trials and basic research for improved functional recovery.  The scientific program spanned the gamut of clinical pathophysiology, treatment strategies, basic research models and molecular approaches involved in CNS neurotrauma.

If you attended this year, you are probably already planning for next year in Washington, DC...and if you were not able to attend, don't miss out on NNS 2005!

Be sure to visit the NNS 2005 website at www.neurotrauma.org/2005!

It's not too late to send in your Evalation Form for 2004!  Click here to download the Evaluation Form, fill it out and fax it to 305-663-7244.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

At the completion of this symposium, participants were able to:

1) Discuss the recent, innovative techniques in CNS injury that include new models, advanced imaging, astrocytic mechanisms of brain and spinal cord injury, and dysfunction after spinal cord injury.
2) Discuss post translational modification in CNS injury.

3) Discuss the advances in clinical outcomes measurements.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) by the School of Medicine , Virginia Commonwealth University , Medical College of Virginia Campus (VCU) and the National Neurotrauma Society.  VCU is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physicians may claim up to 14.5 hours in Type 1 or Type 2 CME on the Virginia Board of Medicine Continued Competency and Assessment Form required for renewal of an active medical license.

VCU designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14.5 hours in category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award.  Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the activity.

This continuing education activity meets the criteria of Virginia Commonwealth University and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.  1.6 CEUs will be awarded and recorded with the University.

**Please note that if you attend the Women in Neurotrauma Research special lunch presentation session, you may claim an additional 1 hour in both category 1 credit and Type 1 or Type 2 CME on the Virginia Board of Medicine Continued Competency and Assessment Form required for renewal of an active medical license, for a maximum total of 15.5 hours for this educational activity.

Click here to download a CME form

PRESENTED BY

Office of Continuing Medical Education, School of Medicine
Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia Campus

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