10th Annual Advanced Lateral Approaches to the Spine 2024

The 10th Annual Advanced Lateral Approaches to the Spine is targeted toward healthcare providers who treat surgical spinal conditions utilizing the lateral approach.  Leading experts in the field will discuss spinal surgery management and the implementation of the lateral approach as well as perform live cadaveric demonstrations from the SSF Bioskills lab.  This course is designed to focus on the future of spine surgery and the pros and cons of lateral surgery with the goal of improving patient care and outcomes.

Course Agenda.

To view today's syllabus and CME disclosures, click here.

1. Examine the risk-benefit profile associated with different lateral approaches
2. Outline the indications for lateral approach surgery
3. Describe patient selection for the lateral approach

In-Person Attendance with CME:
Physicians:  $450
Allied Health: $347
Resident/Fellow: $50

Virtual Attendance with CME:
Physicians: $310 + $50 Zoom fee*
Allied Health: $207 + $50 Zoom fee*

To register for the course with CME credits, click the Register Tab above.*

Please note that for Virtual Attendance with CME credits, you must also register on Zoom & pay the additional $50 fee here.  Zoom will send you your own unique attendee Zoom link.

Virtual Attendance without CME:  Includes course materials & a certificate of participation.
All:  $50

Click here to register & pay for the Zoom Webinar.

For questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].

The Seattle Science Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
Seattle Science Foundation designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™  for in-person attendance and virtual attendance. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Non-Physician Attendance
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Participants should ensure in advance that their credentialing or licensing organization accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Acknowledgements
This symposium is supported in part by educational grants in accordance with ACCME Standards. At this time a complete listing of financial supporters was not available. Appropriate acknowledgement will be given to all supporters at the time of the symposium. 

Location
The Seattle Science Foundation is located on the Cherry Hill Campus of Swedish Hospital at 550 17th Avenue, James Tower, Suite 600 in Seattle, Washington. Parking is available in the garage on 16th Avenue between Cherry and Jefferson at a maximum fee of $16.50. From I-5 (northbound and southbound), James will become Cherry Street. Turn right (south) on 16th Avenue. Turn right into the main garage entrance. 

Questions?
Email us at [email protected] or call (206) 732-6500.

Cancellation Policy
In the event that a course is cancelled or postponed you will receive a full refund. If the course is postponed and you no longer wish to attend the course on the new date all cancellations must be submitted in writing. Notices of refund given 2 weeks prior to the course date are subject to an administrative charge of $50. Please e-mail cancellation requests to [email protected]. If you do not receive confirmation of your cancellation via e-mail, please call (206) 732-6500. 

Seattle Science Foundation reserves the right to cancel or reschedule programs due to circumstances beyond its control, or to close registration when a program is at capacity. 

SSF Preferred Hotels

Kimpton Hotel Monaco (1.3 miles from SSF)
1101 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206)621-1770

Silver Cloud Broadway Hotel (0.9 miles from SSF)
1100 Broadway, Seattle WA 98122 
Reservations: (800) 590-1801 

Sorrento Hotel (1 mile from SSF)
900 Madison, Seattle, WA 98104 
Reservations: (206) 622-6400 

If you are interested in exhibiting at this course contact [email protected].

Educational grant opportunities are available.  If you are interested in providing an educational grant, please contact [email protected].