UCSF Neurosurgery Update RAD27103

Half Day Sessions, Lecture topics:
- Wed Afternoon = Cranial Tumor, Cranial Vascular
- Thur Morning = Spine, Functional and Epilepsy
- Friday Morning = Neuro Trauma

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45+ Speakers and Panelists, with 40+ UCSF Faculty

Guest Speakers
Radiosurgery • Michael McDermott, MD – Baptist Health Miami
Tumor • Richard Byrne, MD – Mayo Clinic Florida
Spine • Charles Sansur, MD - University of Maryland Medical System
Functional • Jorge González-Martínez, MD PhD – University of Pittsburgh
Vascular • Stavropoula Tjoumakaris, MD – Thomas Jefferson University

Course Co-Chairs
Mitchel S. Berger, MD - Professor of Neurological Surgery
Praveen Mummaneni, MD, MBA - Joan O’Reilly Distinguished Professor; Vice-Chair of Neurological Surgery
Vinil Shah, MD - Associate Professor of Radiology; Chief of Neuroimaging
Edward F. Chang, MD - Margaret Liu Collins and Edward B Collins Distinguished Professor; Chair of Neurological Surgery

1. incorporate the latest surgical techniques in the managmenet of spine disorders into practice
2. improve the managment of brain tumors, using the most up-to-date data and studies
3. recognize and understand the nuances of pain management in spinal disorders, and treat, accordingly
4. improve patient outcomes through medical and surgical management of pituitary disorders
5. use current management techniques in the treatment of neuro-trauma
6. use evidence-based data in the performing pediatric neurosurgery
7. provide up-to-date management of crebrovascular disorders based on the most current data

Course Number: RAD27103

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Registration will close on 8/4/2026 at 04:00 PM Pacific Time.  

Cancellation: must be received in writing by Friday, July 31, 2026; the original payment will be refunded less $100.

Course Information: syllabus and pre-course instructions will be shared with registrants the week prior to the course.

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In support of improving patient care, the University of California, San Francisco Office of CME 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.

Conference Location

Alila Napa Valley Resort (World-of-Hyatt) 
1915 Main Street, St. Helena CA 94574

Air Travel

United is offering discounted fares for the following airports, use Promo Code ZR7T125624.

The discounted fares are available three days prior and three days after the course.

SFO / San Francisco 75 miles, 1 or 2 bridges

OAK / Oakland 70 miles, 1 bridge

SMF / Sacramento 80 miles, no bridge

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

This UCSF continuing education activity was planned and developed to: uphold academic standards to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor; adhere to requirements to protect health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA); and, include a mechanism to inform learners when unapproved or unlabeled uses of therapeutic products or agents are discussed or referenced.

UCSF 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 content planners, reviewers, authors, presenters, moderators, panelists, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Exhibitors

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Term & Conditions

UCSF Office of Continuing Medical Education reserves the right to deny any application. UCSF OCME will acknowledge exhibitor(s) support in course materials as permissible by the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. 

The exhibitor acknowledges that conducting marketing or promotional activities in any conference area except for their assigned exhibit space is prohibited. Exhibitors/Vendors may not engage in sales, promotional activities, or distribute product-specific advertisements while in the designated location of the CME activity. CME activity space includes, but is not limited to, lecture halls, breakout rooms, and laboratory areas. 

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Payment Deadline & Late Fee Policy

Payment can be made by clicking on the "Exhibit at this Event" link below. Exhibitor payment is due in full by July 17, 2026. 

To avoid a late fee and ensure participation, proof of payment (such as a check copy, electronic payment confirmation, or remittance advice) must be submitted by the deadline. Please note that exhibit placement and promotional benefits are not guaranteed until full payment and proof of payment are received. 

Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds for cancellations of exhibit registrations. 
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