8th Annual Northwestern Radiosurgery Symposium:Multidisciplinary Approach to the
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Thursday, May 30, 20134:45pm-8:00pmDinner ProgramPrentice Women's Hospital |
Friday May 31, 20138:00am-11:00amMorning ProgramPrentice Women's Hospital |
Target Audience
The content of this program is appropriate for: Medical, surgical and radiation oncologists, neurologists and neurosurgeons. Also, medical physicists, medical dosimetrists, radiation therapists, neurosurgical and oncology nurses.
Conference Objectives
- Define and describe the current surgical and radiosurgical strategies and outcomes of metastatic brain disease and their impact upon the practice;
- Define and describe current treatment strategies and outcomes of medical management of metastatic disease and their impact upon the practice; and
- Discuss and apply current multidisciplinary approach to the radiosurgical treatment of intracranial and several extracranial disorders including body tumors such as spinal tumors and lung tumors.
Accreditation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Faculty Disclosure
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine requires course directors, speakers, instructors, planners and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by NUFSM for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. The faculty disclosures and the discussion off-label usage will be indicated in the course syllabus.
Registration Fees
| Registration Category | Fee |
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| Student, Resident, or Fellow | $25 |
| Northwestern Affiliate* | $25* |
| General Registration (non-Northwestern Affiliate) | $50 |
*Includes staff, faculty, physicians, nurses, and social workers from Northwestern University, Northwestern Memorial Faculty Foundation, Lurie Children's Hospital and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.
Refund Policy
The Lurie Cancer Center will issue a refund (minus a $10 administrative fee) if a written request is received by May 20, 2013. No refunds will be granted after May 20th, 2013; however, you may transfer your registration to a colleague.
Special Assistance
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Northwestern University will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities at this meeting. Additionally, if you have any special dietary restrictions, please notify the Office of Public Affairs and Communications at 312.695.1392 prior to the symposium.
Additional Information
312.926.5070
Course Director
John A. Kalapurakal, MD
Professor, Departments of
Radiation Oncology and Neurological Surgery
Director, Northwestern Radiosurgery Program
Co-Director, Pediatric Oncology
Course Co-Director
James P. Chandler, MD
Professor, Departments of
Neurological Surgery and Otolaryngology
Rudy E. Sabbagha, MD, Distinguished Physician
in Surgical Neuro-Oncology
Co-Director and Surgical Director,
Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute
Co-Director, Northwestern Radiosurgery Program
Invited Lecturer
Minesh P. Mehta, MD, FASTRO
Medical Director, Maryland Proton Treatment Center
Associate Director of Clinical Research
Chair: Radiation Therapy Oncology Group Brain Tumor Committee
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Full List of Presenting Faculty
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