Goodman Oral Board Preparation:
Neurosurgery Review by Case Management
Course Description
This is a highly interactive course that simulates the examination given by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS). The course has two purposes. First, you will be exposed to the format of the Board Exam and you will have the opportunity to practice answering questions under pressure. Second, there will be over 200 case scenarios presented, which will provide a broad review of pertinent topics in clinical neurosurgery. There are no lectures. The sessions are intense, comprehensive and enjoyable. Experienced neurosurgeons will critique your patient management response and your ability to organize responses to simulated oral board questions.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Review contemporary neurosurgery by studying more than 200 cases including trauma, cerebrovascular disease, tumors, pain, pediatrics, skull base, spine, and peripheral nerves;
- Comprehend the format of the board examination;
- Compare their approach to complex neurosurgical problems with those of their contemporaries;
- Review specific neurological disorders that might mimic conditions referred to a neurosurgeon;
- Practice how to respond to clinical questions in a concise and orderly fashion; and
- Identify those areas of neurosurgery where further study would be beneficial in preparation for the Board Exam.
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Course Director
Allan D. Levi, MD, PhD
University of Miami - Miller School of Medicine
Who Should Attend
The program is specifically designed for neurosurgeons in private, academic, or subspecialty practice that plan to take the oral boards. Note: The ABNS does not require this course before taking the boards.
Course Dates
November 4 - 6, 2012; Houston Texas
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6:30 AM – 7:00 AM
7:00 AM – 9:30 AM
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
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Registration and full-hot breakfast provided each day
Plenary Session and One-on-One Sessions
Break
Plenary Session and One-on-One Sessions
Lunch
Plenary Session and One-on-One Sessions
Break
Plenary Session and One-on-One Sessions
Neurology Session on Sunday only |
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Faculty and agenda subject to change. |
Hotel Accommodations
Registrants are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. A sufficient number of rooms have been set aside at each headquarter hotel for course registrants. Please identify the AANS course you will be attending when making your hotel reservations. Reservations made after the course registration deadline will be accepted on a space available basis and may not qualify for discounted rates. Remember to mention you are an AANS program participant to receive the special rates.
November 4-6, 2012
Westin Oaks Hotel
5011 Westheimer at Post Oak Blvd.
Houston, TX 77056
Hotel phone: (713) 960-8100
Reservations: (888)627-8514
Room rate: $175 single/double
Hotel Reservation Deadline: October 3, 2012
CME Credit
The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AANS designates this activity for a maximum of 28 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.