11th Annual Advanced Lateral Approaches to the Spine 2025

Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Seattle Science Foundation, Seattle, WA

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.

  

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:
Physician VIP Level:  $1850 (Click here to learn more.)
Physician:  $450
Allied Health Professional:  $350
Industry Rep/Other:  $350
Residents/Fellows:  $50

Virtual Attendance with CME:
Physician:  $450
Allied Health Professional: $350

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

Virtual Attendance without CME:
All:  Free

To view the course agenda, click here. 

Click here to register for the Zoom Webinar.

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

Accreditation Statement:

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


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. 

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Seattle Science Foundation CME 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.

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