2022 USC International Spine and Rheumatology Symposium

Thursday, June 16, 2022, 6:15 AM - Sunday, June 19, 2022, 11:00 AM, Hyatt Regency Maui

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (31.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (31.00 hours), PT CEU (1.70 hours)

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The 2022 USC International Spine and Rheumatology Symposium is a course designed to provide innovative information to clinical practitioners regarding the management of spinal disorders and common rheumatological conditions that can affect the spine. Topics covered include the natural history of various spinal disorders; the diagnostic workup and imaging of spinal diseases; medical as well as surgical treatment of commonly encountered spinal diseases in the clinical setting; and the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and osteoporosis. The role of imaging of these disorders will also be reviewed. The educational format includes a series of didactic lectures, case studies, group discussions and question and answer sessions, allowing participants to enhance their understanding of diagnosing spinal disorders and rheumatological conditions to improve their clinical practices and patient care.

1. Identify appropriate workup, diagnostic options and imaging modalities for cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal disorders.
2. Examine non-surgical management and medical treatment options for spinal diseases including advanced interventional techniques.
3. Assess the data and efficacy of surgical treatment of various spinal disorders.
4. Analyze new and novel treatment in rheumatic disorders.
5. Discuss current guidelines in treating rheumatic disorders.
6. Differentiate on a clinical basis from over 150 types of arthritis.
7. Distinguish the pathophysiology of RA, SLE, gout, psoriatic arthritis and AS.
8. Review new developments in the field of osteoporosis.

The Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California designates this Live Activity activity for a maximum of 31.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Cancellation Policy

COVID-19 guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control, Los Angeles County and the University of Southern California will be strictly observed. If live attendance is discouraged as conference date approaches, registrants will receive a full refund. USC will not refund any travel costs incurred.

Registration cancellations not connected with COVID-19 must be emailed to the USC Office of CME by May 27, 2022 for a refund to be issued. A $50 cancellation fee will be applied. USC will not refund any travel costs incurred.


Accessibility Statement
 
Keck School of Medicine Healthcare System is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008. If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the USC Office of CME at [email protected].

The Keck School of Medicine Healthcare System School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Keck School of Medicine Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.