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ForwardPrinciples and Practice of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Perfexion and ICON Training November 11-15, 2019
Introduction/Intent
Through attendance at this program, registrants should obtain knowledge about the practical aspects of stereotactic radiosurgery using the Leksell Gamma Knife®. Principles of radiation physics and radiobiology, as they apply to single-session, focused, small volume irradiation will be covered. Registrants should be able to create radiosurgery dose plans for brain tumors, vascular malformations, and trigeminal neuralgia. At the close of the program, participants should be able to discuss those issues relevant to dose selection in individual patients and discuss the spectrum of complications after radiosurgery and their management.
Target Audience
Target Audience
Neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, neurootologists, nurses, and residents in training who will perform Gamma Knife™ radiosurgery.
Program Overview
(Approximate Daily Hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Monday Stereotaxy and Gamma Knife® Principles
Tuesday Physics, Radiobiology, Dose-Planning, MetastaticTumors, Acoustic Neuromas
Wednesday AVMs, Meningiomas and Skull Base Tumors
Thursday Pituitary Disorders, Anesthesia, NRC Issues, Dose Selection
Friday Advanced Indications
Disclaimer Statement
The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses
Travel
Accommodations
A special rate of $129.00/night for course participants at the Residence Inn by Marriott Pittsburgh/Oakland. We will reserve a single room in your name upon receiving a registration form with arrival and departure dates. If you are bringing a companion or have a special rooming request, please let us know when registering. An executive floor room can be arranged. The hotel is located within walking distance of the campus. Amenities include: free hot breakfast buffet, heated pool, work out room, laundry service and wifi.
Residence Inn by Marriott Pittsburgh/Oakland 3341 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15213Phone: (412) 621-5600Fax: (412) 621-5700
Course Faculty
L. Dade Lunsford, MD Professor of Neurological Surgery
Ajay Niranjan, MCh, MBA Professor of Neurological Surgery
Edward A. Monaco, III, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
John C. Flickinger, MD Professor of Radiation Oncology
Guest Faculty
Peter Gerszten, MD, MPH Professor of Neurological Surgery
J. Greenberg, MD Assistant Professor of Anesthesia Medical Physics
Michael Sheetz, MS, CHP Director, Radiation Safety
Greg Bednarz, PhD
Jong Kim, PhD
Nursing
Jonet Vacsulka, BSN
Technical Support
Susan E. Lohman, RN, CNOR (Elekta)
Jay Forsythe, CMD, RT (Elekta)
Andy Lunsford Senior Field Service Engineer (Elekta)
All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity including members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, and/or content reviewers have disclosed all relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients.
The following relevant financial relationships were disclosed:
L. Dade Lunsford, MD – Is a stockholder of AB Elekta and affiliated with DSMB Insightec
Susan E. Lohman, RN, CNOR – Is an Elekta Employee
Jay Forsythe, CMD, RT – Is an Elekta Employee
Andy Lunsford Senior Field Service Engineer – Is an Elekta Employee
No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.
CME Credits
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 49.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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
- 49.50 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.
- 49.50 Attendance
For More Information
Kelly C. Powell
Administrative Supervisor
UPMC - PUH
Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery
200 Lothrop Street, Suite F188
Pittsburgh PA 15213
412.647.7744