DePuy Synthes Spine Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Education 2013 Upcoming Courses
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2013 DePuy Synthes Spine Professional Education Collaborating with world-renowned faculty, DePuy Synthes Spine is committed to professional education concerning the latest techniques in spine surgery. DePuy Synthes Spine provides product training for healthcare professionals within various stages of their career. Our educational opportunities encompass a variety of modalities to meet the diverse training needs of healthcare professionals. 3
MIS EDUCATIONAL COURSE OFFERING DESCRIPTIONS 4 Advanced Concepts in MIS Summit The MIS summit is an annual, two day course designed for surgeons highly experienced with MIS procedures who want to expand their MIS practice. This unique course is customized to the learner s MIS experience and areas of interests. Key Opinion Leaders will lead complex spine case presentations and discussion on variety of MIS topics including, but not limited to adult deformity, adolescent deformity, trauma, tumor, image guidance, revision surgery, complication avoidance and emerging technologies. Key learnings will be reinforced by hands-on bioskills training sessions using cadaveric specimens. Concepts in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Spine surgeons with little or no experience with MIS procedures in the lumbar spine and who are interested in developing their MIS skills are invited to attend this type of course program. Course participants should have a strong interest in adding MIS techniques to their armamentarium. The agenda includes a full day of hands-on training using cadaveric specimens supplemented by lectures from experienced surgeon faculty. Course lecture and bioskill session topics will include: Minimally Invasive Discectomy & Decompression, Minimally Invasive TLIF, Percutaneous Transpedicular Fixation, Management of Potential Complications in MIS and Lateral Approach for Interbody Fusion. Advanced Concepts in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery This advanced program is designed for surgeons experienced with MIS procedures who want to learn new techniques and advance their MIS expertise and procedure confidence. The agenda focuses on case presentations and discussion, hands-on training using cadaveric specimens, and lectures given by an experienced surgeon faculty. Topics include: MIS for Adult Deformity, Trauma, Tumor, Image Guidance, Revision Surgery and Complication Avoidance. MIS Principles & Case Preparation Spine surgeons with little or no experience with MIS procedures in the lumbar spine and who are interested in adding MIS techniques to their practice are invited to attend this type of course program. This program provides a unique opportunity for spine surgeons to advance their MIS education through skill development. MIS Principles and Case Preparation courses allow for collaboration in a small group setting of 4-6 participants led by surgeon faculty and the DePuy Synthes Spine s Surgical Innovation Specialist Team. The agenda includes one full day of faculty presentations, case-based exercises & discussions and hands-on practical lab sessions. Complex MIS Peer Meetings Spine surgeons with MIS experience and whose practice is in part dedicated to treating patients with MIS techniques are invited to gain additional MIS procedural confidence by attending a Complex MIS Peer Meeting. This unique training opportunity allows surgeons to advance their MIS education and training through small group collaboration among peers, surgeon faculty and DePuy Synthes Spine s Surgical Innovation Specialist Team. The course agenda includes discussion on best-practices, faculty presentations, case-based exercises & discussions and hands-on practical lab sessions. Advanced MIS Tutorials The tutorial programs are unique training opportunities that allow extended time with thought leaders in specific areas of MIS. The two day tutorial includes live surgery observation, case and technique discussion and hands-on practical lab sessions. Course size is limited to 4-6 participants to allow for peer collaboration and a low learner to faculty ratio.
Supplementary Education Worldwide Headquarter Visits Physicians, nurses, operating room staff and associated medical professionals are invited to visit the DePuy Institute, LLC in Raynham, MA. During the visit, you will be given the opportunity to learn more about the DePuy Synthes companies and interact with our products and people. This customized visit may include a tour of the DePuy Synthes facility, interaction with DePuy Synthes senior management and/or a hands-on educational experience that we are confident will exceed your expectations. OR Visitations The Education Through Visitation (ETV) program is designed to provide the opportunity to meet experienced surgeons in either a one-on-one or small group setting. Participants attend a live surgery and discuss surgical techniques, indications and clinical results. Program agendas are customized to suit the participant s surgical area of interest. Product Evaluations Product evaluation labs are intended for spine surgeons who are familiar with one or more surgical approach, technique or competitive product. This program offers surgeons an opportunity to learn DePuy Synthes Spine products and the associated surgical techniques prior to adopting them in the operating room. Surgeon to Surgeon Consultation A Surgeon-to-Surgeon Consultation allows surgeons an opportunity to review challenging on-label cases and current technique and treatment options in an informal setting. This consultation may include an onlabel X-Ray review to discuss the safe and effective treatment options for a patient while adhering to HIPAA guidelines. All cases must be pre-submitted for regulatory review prior to discussion. Dinner Meetings A dinner meeting allows the healthcare professional an opportunity to engage in lively discussion and debate with surgeon experts in an informal setting. The instructor provides lecture and case review on current clinical issues relating to the safe and effective use of DePuy Synthes Spine products. Grand Rounds Program A grand rounds program is typically offered in support of an academic institution or hospital program. DePuy Synthes Spine is proud to support these opportunities directly when the instructor/ presenter is teaching on the safe and effective use of DePuy Synthes Spine products. Education for Allied Professionals DePuy Synthes Spine provides accredited and non-accredited learning opportunities for allied professionals. Educational courses focus on pre and post-operative care, anatomy, biomechanics, foundational spine pathology and surgical solutions for the spine. Proctorships Proctorships are designed to provide a service by which an experienced surgeon educator will travel to a less experienced surgeon s operating room to attend an on-label live surgical case. The instructor will discuss the safe and effective use of DePuy Synthes Spine products while educating the learner on surgical techniques, indications and clinical results. Proctorships may be available in limited circumstances as part of advanced surgical training. 5
2013 Upcoming Courses January Course Title Location January 11-12 Advanced Concepts in MIS Summit Miami, FL February Course Title Location February 1 MIS Principles & Case Preparation Raynham, MA February TBD Advanced Adolescent MIS Deformity Tutorial Vancouver, BC, Canada March Course Title Location March 15 Complex MIS Peer Meeting Houston, TX April Course Title Location April 5 MIS Principles & Case Preparation St. Louis, MO April 18-19 Advanced Concepts in MIS Raynham, MA May Course Title Location May 17 MIS Principles & Case Preparation Raynham, MA June Course Title Location June 20-21 Concepts in MIS Raynham, MA June 28 Complex MIS Peer Meeting Raynham, MA 6
Education. when and where you need it. Our comprehensive educational programs are designed to work with your busy schedule. Innovative and flexible formats help you stay on the leading edge, while minimizing time away from your institution. Mobile Lab Our new fully-functional mobile training facility gives you hands-on experience across orthopaedic, spinal, sports medicine, neurosurgical and neurointerventional care to help keep you and your patients moving. Web-Based Education Visit our online Professional Education websites (www.depuysynthes.com and www.spineedu.com) to access a diverse array of educational programs, with these exciting key features: ipad and Smartphone-compatible so you can stream video over WiFi or download and sync to Apple and Android -based devices. Download iphone and ipad apps also available at the itunes App Store. Intuitive, fast-loading, and clean navigation. Color-coded Event Calendar with full course descriptions. Media library with training videos, case reports, surgical technique guides and more. Live interactive webcasts 7
DePuy Synthes Spine Training Facilities DePuy Institute, LLC Raynham, Massachusetts The DePuy Institute is the largest educational facility of its kind on the East Coast, located in Raynham, Massachusetts. The Institute houses a sub-dividable auditorium, with seating for over 200; an additional six classrooms with seating for 25 60; and laboratory space to accommodate up to 19 stations for hands-on training. State-of-the-art communications equipment broadcast programs online or archive them for future use. Also, wireless internet is accessible throughout the facility. You are invited to explore the DePuy Institute, and advance your expertise with exceptional educational opportunities. Anspach Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Anspach welcomes guests to its newly constructed medical education facility at the Anspach headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Over 20 years of experience and hundreds of courses have gone into the design of the anatomy laboratory of more than 2,700 square feet combined with lecture facilities and state of the art equipment to provide a world class educational forum. The facility is able to accommodate a multitude of surgical disciplines and applications by offering several types of hands-on instructional courses for surgeons and operating room personnel. For additional information about registering for DePuy Synthes Spine educational courses, please contact your DePuy Synthes Spine sales consultant. Alternatively, you may contact the DePuy Synthes Spine Professional Education Department directly at (800) 741-8075 or spineprofed@its.jnj.com DePuy Spine, Inc. 325 Paramount Drive Raynham, MA 02767 USA Tel: +1 (800) 227 6633 Fax: +1 (508) 880 8122 Synthes Spine, Inc. 1302 Wrights Lane East West Chester, PA 19380 USA Tel: +1 (610) 719 5000 The third party trademarks used herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. DePuy Spine, Inc., Synthes Spine, Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. CA9215A DJ10274A 10/12