*Registration payment includes Credit Cards and Interfund Transfers ONLY.
This course is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners and other members of the healthcare team including athletic trainers, physical therapists and Other Allied Health Professionals.
Unlock the next era of spine care with our comprehensive SpineFirst approach, a patient-centered model designed to enhance both surgical and non-operative interventions. This year’s symposium will bring together leading experts and multidisciplinary teams to explore how innovation, precision, and collaboration are transforming spine health across all stages of life. With a special focus on geriatric spine care, we’ll examine the unique challenges and opportunities in treating aging populations, emphasizing strategies that improve function, reduce risk, and enhance quality of life.
Attendees will gain insight into the latest advancements in pain management, including emerging therapies and technologies that are reshaping how we approach relief and recovery. The symposium will also highlight the power of interdisciplinary collaboration, showcasing how integrated care teams—surgeons, pain specialists, physical therapists, and primary care providers—are working together to deliver more effective, evidence-based care.
In addition, we’ll explore the rapidly evolving field of robotic-assisted spine surgery, where precision tools and data-driven technologies are redefining surgical outcomes and patient recovery. This event is designed to equip your team with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to optimize interventions, expand care pathways, and deliver comprehensive, high-quality spine care. Join us as we advance the standard of excellence in spine health—together, we can improve lives, one spine at a time.
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For a FULL AGENDA and DETAILS: 4th Annual SpineFirst Symposium AGENDA & FACULTY.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Advocate Health and Carolina neurosurgery & Spine Associates. Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statement(s)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Advocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 4.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Board Recognition Statement(s)
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Disclosure
Faculty disclosures are being reviewed and will be presented to the audience in advance of the program.
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