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SEPTEMBER
7-11, 2009
Santa
Barbara, California
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WELCOME...
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.
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:
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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.
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Evaluate
the results of the most resent clinical trials in both brain
and spinal cord traumatic injury.
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Catalogue
the current advocated strategies for pre-hospital, emergency
medicine, neurointensive care, management and rehabilitation
for patients sustaining brain and/or spinal cord trauma.
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Explain
the current state of the basic and clinical neuroscience of
neurotrauma as it pertains to cell protection, plasticity and
recovery of function.
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Demonstrate
how interdisciplinary approaches can enhance translational science
targeting areas of greatest potential impact in terms of finding
a cure for neurotrauma.
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Identify
the neurobiological factors that contribute to how the central
nervous system responds to trauma.
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
National Neurotrauma Society. VCU is accredited by the ACCME
to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physicians may claim up to 27 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 27
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. 2.7 CEUs will be awarded and recorded with the University.
* This
number does not include any scheduled lunch seminars/sessions.
CME credit
may be included for these at a later date but we are not able to
confirm at this time.
PRESENTED
BY
Virginia
Commonwealth University
School of
Medicine (VCU)
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