2023 2nd Annual Inova Spine Symposium

Falls Church, VA - Friday, October 27th, 2023
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Program Description

Please join us for a FREE symposium designed to enhance and recognize the latest technologies in the field of spine disorders detection, management, and minimally invasive and complex neck, arm and spine surgery and non-surgical options.Focus on topics concerning the management of neck and arm pain, as well as technological advancements, controversial spine topics, complications, and socio-economic issues. The course will provide a mixture of didactic, evidence-based guideline review, along with an opportunity for panel discussion.

Hybrid Course

This year, we are providing dual conference options for attendees: both in-person and virtual. Participants can experience the event firsthand at the Fairview Park Marriott Hotel, located at 3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042. Alternatively, for those who wish to attend virtually, we are live-streaming all our sessions, and recordings will also be made available. We kindly remind you that registration is MANDATORY to confirm both venue capacity and catering arrangements for in-person attendees.

All registrants will have access to the recordings after the conference.  

Attending Virtually?

If you choose to register to attend virtually, Zoom links will be sent out the week of the event via email used during registration.  Ensure the email address that you want the Zoom instructions sent to is within your profile.  Each link is unique to the email address used to register for the event.

  • Each registered attendee will receive an email invitation to attend our conference on Friday October 27 at least 7 days prior to ensure you can access the live conference.  
  • Each link is unique to the email address within your account. The link cannot be shared.  
  • Event will go LIVE 5 minutes prior to start time with an introduction slide.  We will begin promptly at 8:30 am EST.

Target Audience

Healthcare Professionals

Neurosurgeons, Neurologists, Orthopedists, Primary Care Physicians, Sports Medicine, Pain Specialists, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Residents, Fellows, Postdocs, EMS, healthcare professionals and medical students.

Patients

Inova patients, non-Inova patients and those age 18+ with or interested in learning about arm, neck, lower back pain and spine.

Learning Objectives

  • Review and discuss pain management for neck and arm pain
  • Recognize emerging technology in spine surgery
  • Discuss the future of spine treatment in a world of personalized medicine and identify conservative, non-surgical and surgical pain management options for neck and arm pain

Questions about this event?  Contact marie.bermudez@inova.org

Available credit: 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™5.25 ASHA Certification Maintenence Hour(s)
Course opens:
10/27/2023
Course expires:
10/27/2023
Event starts:
10/27/2023 - 8:30am EDT
Event ends:
10/27/2023 - 3:30pm EDT
Cost:
FREE
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Exhibitors

Agenda
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Check- In & Breakfast
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Andrew Fanous, MD
Ronald Childs, MD

Dr. Andrew Fanous is the Section Chief of Neurological Surgery for Inova Alexandria Hospital. Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Surgery & General Neurosurgery. Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia. Dr. Ron Childs is the System Program Director of the Inova Spine Program. Chairman of the Orthopedic Spine section at Inova Fairfax and a Medical Director in the Inova Spine Program.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Patient Journey
Shamaila Iqbal, MSN, RN-BC
Megan Foddrell, MBA, MSN, RN

Shamaila Iqbal is the System Lead Spine Navigator Manager of Inpatient Operations (Spine & Call Center) Inova Neuroscience and Spine Program. Megan Foddrell is the Spine Patient Care Navigator for Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Conservative Management of Cervical Spine Pain
Peter Wei, MD

Dr. Peter Wei specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Neck Pain Management
Greg Fischer, MD

Dr. Greg Fischer is Inova Health System' Program Director for Pain Medicine. Assistant Professor, UVA School of Medicine Inova Campus. Team Physician, Pain Medicine, The Washington Commanders Football Team Inova Comprehensive Pain Centers

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Posterior Cervical Approach
Corey Wallach, MD

Dr. Corey Wallach specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery in Arlington, VA, Alexandria, VA, Lorton, VA, Fairfax, VA and is affiliated with Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Inova Alexandria Hospital.

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Cervical Spine Trauma
John Hamilton, MD, PhD

Dr. Hamilton is the Medical Director of the Inova Spine & Peripheral Nerve Surgery. He serves as Professor for University of Virginia, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Cervicogenic Headache
Laura Cinski, MD

Dr. Laura Cinski is the Director of the Inova Headache Program. She is a specialty care physician board certified in general neurology

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Electrodiagnostic Study for Patients with Cervical & Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Joseph Choi, MD

Director of Neuromuscular disease and EMG lab at INOVA. Board certified in Neurology, neuromuscular medicine and electrodiagnostic medicine

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Closing Remarks & Open Discussion
Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park
3111 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, VA 22042 US
United States

Parking

Parking is complimentary at Falls Church Marriott

Travel

Attendees are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the Marriott Fairview Park Hotel.

Airports and Ground Transportation

The Marriott Fairview Park Hotel is conveniently situated equidistantly between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Reagan Airports (DCA). Union Station, located in Washington, DC, is about a 30-40 minute drive from the hotel. Both airports and Union Station provide accessible ground transportation services to the hotel's location in Falls Church, VA, typically a 30-40 minute drive. Additionally, Uber or Lyft serve as reliable alternatives for ground transportation within the DC metro area.

Hotels

Attendees are responsible for booking their own accommodations. We recommend staying at the Marriott Fairview Park Hotel for the convenience of proximity to the conference. However, there are several other hotels nearby that may suit varying budgetary requirements. Below are the two hotels that are located closest to the Meeting Location

8296 Glass Alley, Fairfax, VA 22031

Phone: 571-327-2277

Inova/corporate rate code: 8296INOVA

3111 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042

(703) 849-9400

Program Director(s)
James Leiphart, MD, PhD

Director of Education, Neurosciences
Neurosurgery Residency Program Director
Professor, Department of Neurosurgery
University of Virginia School of Medicine, Inova Campus
George Mason University

Andrew A. Fanous, MD FAANS

Section Chief of Neurological Surgery | INOVA Alexandria Hospital
Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Surgery & General Neurosurgery Department of Neurosciences
INOVA Medical Group Neurosurgery Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
University of Virginia

Top Doctor in Neurosurgery
Castle Connolly 2021
Top Doctors, Washingtonian, 2021, 2022
Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society
Gold Humanism Honor Society
Louis A. & Ruth Siegel Award for Excellence in Teaching
Resident Physician Community Service Award
Graduate Medical Education
Quality Improvement Grant Award

Ronald Childs, MD

System Program Director of the Inova Spine Program | InovaBoard-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Inova Health System
More information: https://www.inova.org/doctors/ronald-c-childs-md


Program Director(s)
James Leiphart, MD, PhD has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Inova CME Accreditation
The Medical Society of Virginia is a member of the Southern States CME Collaborative, an ACCME Recognized Accreditor. Inova Health System Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation
The Inova Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physicians may claim up to 5.75 credits in Type 1 CME on the Virginia Board of Medicine Continued Competency and Assessment Form required for renewal of an active medical license in Virginia.

How to claim credit for an RSS with SMS text messaging:
1. Register your cell phone # to your account here.
2. Text the Session/SMS code provided by your session leader to (703)-260-9391.
3. Your credit will be awarded and listed in your Transcript.
Please note: some activities require completion of an evaluation in order for credit to be awarded.

How to claim credit for an RSS without SMS text messaging:
1. Log in to your account.
2. Navigate to
https://cme.inova.org/code
3. Enter the session code provided by your session

Available Credit
5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
5.25 ASHA Certification Maintenence Hour(s)

Interested in Exhibiting?

On behalf of Program Director, James Leiphart, MD, PhD, we are pleased to invite you to the 2023 7th Annual Art and Science of BrainHealth Conference on Friday, September 29th. Inova Neurosciencesband the Center of BrainHealth at the University of Texas at Dallas have once again joined together to present with nationally renowned faculty providing updates on the most recent research advances in addiction, Alzheimer's disease, autism, mild cognitive impairments, headaches, concussions and present prevention strategies about current research projects.

As an exhibitor you will have the unique opportunity to connect your brand and network directly with various clinical community members, such as neurologists, psychiatrists, speech pathologists, pediatricians, and geriatric, internal medicine, and neurosurgery clinicians. If you are interested in joining us, please review the exhibitor details in this prospectus.

Questions?  Email Christina Fontana for more information.

Exhibit Packages

In-Person Exhibit Booth: $2,000

  • Downstairs location
  • 6' undraped table with two chairs
  • Conference registration for two representatives
  • Verbal and visual recognition the day of the conference with signage, podium
  • mention and on screen during the conference
  • Company name recognition on:
  • Marketing emails
  • Introduction slides, break slides, and closing slides
  • Post-event follow up attendee email
  • Company logo recognition (hyperlinked to provided URL) on:
  • Exhibitor page on event website
  • Option to post company (1) video and PDF materials (max. 4) on event website
  • (provide at time of registration)
  • Attendee registration list

Virtual: $1,000

  • Company self-driven virtual meeting with video chat capabilities
  • Virtual link sent to Office of CME to be distributed to attendees
  • Visitor interaction will take place during breaks – AM/PM and lunch (if applicable)
  • Company representatives must be present during break times (review event agenda for break times)
  • Company name recognition on:
  • Marketing emails
  • Introduction slides, break slides, and closing slides
  • Post-event follow up attendee email
  • Company logo recognition (hyperlinked to provided URL) on:
  • Exhibitor page on event website
  • Option to post company (1) video and PDF materials (max. 4) on event website
  • (provide at time of registration)
  • Two complimentary event registrations
  • Attendee registration list

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