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The International and National Neurotrauma Societies and the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (VCU) invite you to attend NEUROTRAUMA 2009: The Second Joint Symposium of the International and National Neurotrauma Societies, in collaboration with the AANS/CNS Section on Neurotrauma & Critical Care, at Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort in Santa Barbara, California from September 7-11, 2009.

This five day scientific symposium, which draws expertise from medical and scientific communities, is especially designed for scientists, physicians, postdoctoral fellows, residents and graduate students.   The scientific program will span the gamut of clinical pathophysiology, treatment strategies, basic research models and molecular approaches involved in CNS neurotrauma.

EDUCATIONAL GOALS & OBJECTIVES

The goals of the 2009 Symposium are:

• To gather the international leaders in both basic and clinical science who focus on finding a cure for brain and/or spinal cord traumatic injury.

• To provide an international platform to compare and contrast scientific findings related to the neurobiology of central nervous system trauma.

• To provide a means to disseminate neuroscientific information obtained from various research centers throughout the world related to the management and treatment of patients suffering from neurotrauma.

• To attract young scientists to the field of neurotrauma by impressing on them the scope of the problem and the potential for meritorious science.

• To solidify the concept of translational research not only between basic and clinical science but also between academia and industry.

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity the learner should be able to:

1. Describe an overall epidemiological status of the significance of brain and spinal cord trauma on international health care demands and the effect on the world economy.

2. Evaluate the results of the most resent clinical trials in both brain and spinal cord traumatic injury.

3. Catalogue the current advocated strategies for pre-hospital, emergency medicine, neurointensive care, management and rehabilitation for patients sustaining brain and/or spinal cord trauma.

4. Explain the current state of the basic and clinical neuroscience of neurotrauma as it pertains to cell protection, plasticity and recovery of function.

5. Demonstrate how interdisciplinary approaches can enhance translational science targeting areas of greatest potential impact in terms of finding a cure for neurotrauma.

6. Identify the neurobiological factors that contribute to how the central nervous system responds to trauma.

CONTINUING EDUCATION ACREDITATION & CREDIT

Accreditation and Credit Statement

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

Physicians may claim up to 39.25 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 39.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This continuing education activity meets the criteria of Virginia Commonwealth University and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. 3.9 CEUs will be awarded and recorded with the University.

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Virginia Commonwealth University

School of Medicine (VCU)

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