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Forward19th Annual Thomas Jefferson University Spine Fellows Alumni Symposium
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Designed exclusively for spine surgeons seeking active discussions concerning the care and management of patients suffering from degenerative and traumatic conditions of the spine.
This annual two day course will focus on new innovations in spinal instrumentation and surgical approaches for various spinal diseases and traumatic injuries, including cutting edge technology (first in its class) and unique surgical procedures.
Renowned spinal care specialists will discuss and debate the complication rates and outcomes of various novel instruments and surgical techniques, as experienced in their own practices. In addition, actual surgical cases will be presented by faculty that will demonstrate the surgical decision-making process for appropriate management of spinal disease to help improve patient outcomes.
ALL SPEAKERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STEPS | DEADLINE | |
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RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM! | Hotel Accommodations will be at The Hotel Viking 1 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 Once again, you are solely responsible for making/cancelling your own hotel reservations. To make your hotel room reservation, contact the hotel directly at 800-556-7126 and reference the “Thomas Jefferson University Spine Fellows Symposium” group for the special rate. Rooms are sold on a first come, first serve basis. Please reserve your room(s) ASAP! For information regarding room rates, travel, and things to do in the area click the "VENUE" tab. | ASAP Once the room block is full no additional rooms will be available |
COMPLETE YOUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST | Step #1 – Log into/Create your Account on CPD @JeffLEARN™ (https://cme.jefferson.edu/) Step #2 – Complete your Conflict of Interest: Click “My Account” (located in the upper right side) and then click “COI Disclosure System” and answer the questions and submit. Please make sure to add the activity in which you are speaking at and complete all 4 pages of the online form. | Friday, May 31, 2019 |
| SUBMIT PRESENTATION FOR APPROVAL | If not submitted by this deadline, your lecture will not be certified for CE credit and no reimbursements will be made for your participation as faculty. For those involved in case presentation sessions, presentations should be no more than 2-3 slides presenting a complicated case concluding with pearls on management to educate the audience on ways of avoiding complications along with their management. | Friday, May 31, 2019 |
COMPLETED W9 | A stipend will ONLY be provided if all materials above (COI Disclosure & presentation) are submitted on time. IMPORTANT - In the event expected revenue is not secured, this amount may be reduced as a result. To download a blank W9 please click here. For additional information regarding your travel stipend please click here. | Friday, May 31, 2019 |
RSVP/ REGISTER ONLINE | Confirm if you will be attending the Group Dinner. There is no fee for the speaker to attend the dinner. Click the "REGISTER" tab to RSVP and/or pay for additional guests. | Friday, June 28, 2019 |
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM AGENDA & LEARNING OBJECTIVES
For more course information, please view the preliminary program agenda and learning objectives.
HOTEL CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancel 7 days prior to arrival by 4pm. Full stay charged for cancellations after this time. Early departures and no shows will be charged in full. The total stay charged is room rate, tax and the hotel resort fee.
Reservations must be guaranteed with major credit card at time of booking, no deposit required.
Once again, you are solely responsible for making/cancelling your own hotel reservations.
EARLY DEPARTURE FEE
In the event you checkout prior to your reserved checkout date, an early departure fee equal to the balance of the stay, will be charged. If you wish to avoid this fee, you MUST advise the hotel at, or before, check-in. Medical emergencies will not incur this fee.
ROOM RATES:
$375.67 per night (excluding taxes & fees)
- $20 Resort Fee Daily (Due to hotel policy this fee cannot be removed. The room rate was lowered to accommodate this additional charge)
- $35 Valet Parking Fee Daily
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS:
- Hotel Direct: 401-847-3300
- Reservations: 800-556-7126
- Email: vikingres@hotelviking.com
- Online: CLICK HERE
Travel
| Travel (to/from airport/train) | Airport/Train Stations |
| Family Fun Activities | Things to Do in the Area |
All faculty at continuing educating activities for nurses, physicians and allied health professionals are required to disclose to the audience:
- Any significant financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods or services
- Any unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed in their presentations.
Such disclosures will be made in writing in the course presentation materials. Jefferson Conflict of Interest resolution process may result in changes to the program agenda.
PHYSICIANS
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available Credit
- 12.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 12.75 Attendance
Accreditation Period
Price
| *****RSVP/Registration Instructions for the Group Clambake Dinner***** |
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A group clambake dinner is scheduled to take place on Friday, July 12, 2019 from 6:00PM – 9:00PM in the Ballroom of The Hotel Viking. We ask that you confirm your complimentary attendance at the Group Clam Boil Dinner and provide payment for any additional guest(s) PRIOR to the start of the conference. To register online, you must have an account.
You can submit a paper RSVP. Click HERE to download a form. Please contact Bao Tram at Bao.Tram@jefferson.edu or 215-955-6993 with any questions. |
Faculty/speakers must register for the group dinner (no charge). FEES BELOW APPLY ONLY TO ADDITIONAL GUESTS
| ADDITIONAL GUEST | FEE PER GUEST |
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| Additional guest 18+ | $125.00 |
| Additional guest 17 and younger | $75.00 |
Children 3 and younger (Notify Bao Tram if you need to request a highchair. We will do our best to accommodate your request.) | No fee |