Comprehensive Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery of the Skull Base Course 2020

October 30, 2020

Target Audience

This course is designed for skull base teams (neurosurgeons, otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons) and senior level residents who wish to learn and practice the technical skills needed to perform comprehensive endoscopic endonasal surgery of the ventral skull base.

Learning Objectives

Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
• Describe the anatomic relationships between the ventral skull base, paranasal sinuses and orbit.
• Understand the indications, benefits and risks associated with endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery.
• Utilize endoscopic techniques to approach tumors in the anterior, middle and cranial fossae.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 31.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 31.25 Attendance
Course opens: 
01/02/2020
Course expires: 
06/30/2021
Event starts: 
10/30/2020 - 7:00am EDT
Event ends: 
10/30/2020 - 5:00pm EDT
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UPMC Eye & Ear Institute Building
203 Lothrop Street, 1st Floor, Room S-120
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Website:  http://www.neurosurgery.pitt.edu/training/comprehensive-endoscopic-endonasal-surgery-course\

                               To register, please complete attached request form and return to skullbasecourse@upmc.edu

 

 

 

Accreditation and credit designation

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.

Physician (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh School designates this live activity for a maximum of 31.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Healthcare Professionals

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 31.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 31.25 Attendance
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