TO WASHINGTON, DC!   The National Neurotrauma Society (NNS) and the Office of Continuing Medical Education, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia Campus (VCU), wishes to thank the 610 delegates from 27 countries who attended The 23rd Annual National Neurotrauma Symposium this past November 10 - 11, 2005 in Washington, DC at the Omni Shoreham Hotel.

This two day scientific symposium, which drew expertise from medical and scientific communities, was especially designed for scientists, physicians, postdoctoral fellows, residents and graduate students.   This years' theme was "New Insights on Mechanisms of Injury and Recovery - A Bridge to Improved Outcome after Neurotrauma".  The scientific program spanned the gamut of clinical pathophysiology, treatment strategies, basic research models and molecular approaches involved in CNS neurotrauma.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

At the completion of this symposium, participants should be able to:

1. Discuss the current concepts that guide clinical care of neurotrauma patients and the therapeutic targets that appear to be important for improved functional recovery in the future.
2. Discuss how combination strategies are being used experimentally to stimulate regeneration  after neural trauma.
3. Discuss recent progress in understanding endogenous recovery mechanisms after injury that may be manipulated to improve outcome.
4. Discuss the current status of clinical trials and how research in neurotrauma is impacting patients with traumatic brain and spinal cord injury.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

This activity was 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 16.5 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 designated this educational activity for a maximum of 16.5 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award.   Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.

PRESENTED BY

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