Current Concepts of Spine Care

Friday, September 12, 2025, 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Louis - Chesterfield, Chesterfield, MO


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.25 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (5.25 hours), IPCE Credits (5.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (5.25 hours)

Current Concepts of Spine Care is designed and implemented interprofessionally by physicians, nurses and physical therapists. This activity is designed for orthopedic surgeons, pediatricians and primary care, family practice and internists, nurse practitioners, physical therapists and may also be of interest to physician assistants. This course will provide education through lectures and question & answer sessions. The activity will highlight best practices in current spine care. The goal of this activity is to enhance knowledge, skills, performance, and patient care.

1. Describe the treatment options for adult spine deformity, including both nonoperative and operative approaches.
2. Analyze patient selection criteria, optimization processes, and postoperative care plans to ensure successful outcomes.
3. Identify the relevant anatomy and evaluate the nonoperative and surgical treatments available for cervical radiculopathy.
4. Discuss the current updates, challenges, and emerging opportunities in the treatment of cervical myelopathy.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of minimally invasive approaches for spine fusions by outlining specific techniques and procedures.
6. Evaluate nonsurgical treatment options for various spinal conditions.
7. Categorize different types of spinal tumors and explain their pathways for metastasis.
8. Assess the use of endoscopic spine surgery as an innovative technique for treating complex spinal pathologies.
9. Explain the importance of preoperative optimization of patients and its impact on the success of spinal surgeries

Registration will be available until Thursday, September 11, 2025, 12:00pm CT. After this time, please register on-site.

Registration Fees	Through August 29th	After August 29th
Physician	$150	$175
Non-Physician	$100	$125
Non- WUSM Resident/Fellow	$100	$125
Employee of Industry	Contact Stacy Partrich to register: [email protected]	Contact Stacy Partrich to register: [email protected]

Fees includes enrollment, continuing education credits, educational materials, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks (paid registrants only).

*** IMPORTANT NOTE for Employees of industry (e.g., pharmaceutical & device companies): DO NOT REGISTER HERE. Please email [email protected] for pre-approval for attendance at this course. Should you register without pre-approval, your registration will be cancelled and refunded less a $25 administrative fee.

Registration/Payment Policy: Your full payment in advance completes your registration and ensures your enrollment in this course. 

Cancellations: Registration fee less $25 administrative charge is refundable if cancellation is received in writing by emailing [email protected] by September 3, 2025. Registration fees are not transferable.

In support of improving patient care, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis 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.

Credits Available for this Activity:
American Medical Association (AMA)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 ANCC contact hours.

Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 5.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Information for Physical Therapists

Physical Therapists licensed in the state of Missouri
The Missouri Board of Healing Arts allows AMA credits to fulfill the continuing education requirement for PT’s. See the link below [page 15, 20 CSR 2150-3.203 (5)] for further information.
http://www.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/adrules/csr/current/20csr/20c2150-3.pdf

Physical Therapists licensed in the state of Illinois
This course is not approved for credit by the IPTA.  For information regarding applying for individual credit with the IPTA for CE earned in other jurisdictions, see Section 1340.61 Continuing Education section D for further information.
https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/068013400000610R.html

Cancellation Policy

The cancellation cut-off dates and fees are specific to each course. Refer to the cancellation policy on the individual course page. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

WashU Medicine CME reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement

Continuing Medical Education at Washington University School of Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act rules and regulations thereof. If any participant of this meeting is in need of accommodations, please do not hesitate to submit written requests, at least one month prior to seminar date.

Course Hotel Accommodations: 
Make your hotel reservations directly with the hotel.

The discounted hotel block is available through Wednesday, August 13, 2025. 

Room Rate: $149(+tax) per night, based upon availability

 
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Louis - Chesterfield

16625 Swingley Ridge Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017

(636) 532-5000

Via Link: Current Concepts of Spine Care

Please Note: Washington University is not responsible for airline, hotel reservations or any other travel expenses. Please confirm registration acceptance prior to purchase of non-refundable or penalty airline tickets.

Transportation:
•    Taxis from the airport are approximately $40.
•    Uber and Lyft are also available.    

The Washington University School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including Faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Friday, September 12, 2025

This activity may be supported in part by educational grants from various commercial organizations. A complete list of commercial supporters will be available at the time of the conference. Some companies may also exhibit.

Globus Medical

New Age Medical

This activity may be supported in part by educational grants from various commercial organizations. A complete list of commercial supporters will be available at the time of the conference. Some companies may also exhibit.

Gold Level

Cerapedics

Silver Level

Arthrex, INC

Eminent Spine

Bronze Level

4WEB Medical

BD - Becton, Dickinson, and Company

Heron Therapeutics

Medtronic Spine and Biologics

Mirus, LLC

Peak Sport & Spine Physical Therapy

If you are a company and would like to exhibit or provide an educational grant for this educational program, please contact Stacy Partrich at [email protected] 

This activity is supported in party by