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Forward9th Annual Multidisciplinary Spine Care Conference 2025
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: Selby G. Chen, M.D., Eric W. Nottmeier, M.D., Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, M.D. and Daniel Nobles, APRN
November 20 - 22, 2025 - The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island - Amelia Island, Florida
Elevate your expertise in spinal care with our comprehensive three-day course, tailored for physicians and advanced practice providers. Dive deep into the latest advancements and management strategies for a wide range of spinal disorders. Engage in dynamic discussions on cutting-edge technologies, controversial topics, complications, and socioeconomic factors affecting spine care. The course offers a blend of didactic sessions, case-based learning, and evidence-based guideline reviews, culminating in panel discussions. Join us to enhance your skills and stay at the forefront of spinal healthcare.
Abstract Session - Submission Deadline: October 17, 2025
As part of the 9th Annual Multidisciplinary Spine Care Conference 2025, a Poster Session for presentation of original research and challenging cases dedicated to spine-related topics will be held at this meeting. Suggested topics of interest include: case reports, quality improvement initiatives, research, spinal oncology, spinal cord injury, non-operative spine care, socio-economics, complications, etc.
Accepted abstract recipients will be chosen from all abstracts received by the submission deadline. Registration is required for all accepted poster presenters. For further information email FLA CME Abstracts.
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| Registration Fee | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Course Session (Thursday)* | $199 |
| General Session | |
| MD., D.O., Ph.D. | $649 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $549 |
* Registration for the General Session is required for sign up to the Pre-Course Session on Thursday
Target Audience
This course is designed to help healthcare professionals (physicians, PhDs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, residents, fellows, students, and allied health professionals) elevate their practice and provide the best care for patients with spinal conditions.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
General Session:
1. Review the best medical practices for different spinal conditions and pathologies
2. Discuss new endoscopic surgical techniques
3. Identify overlooked diagnoses in the treatment of chronic back pain
4. Identify various complications in spine surgery
Pre-Conference Workshop
1. Identify the benefits of awake spine surgery
2. Review the techniques enabling awake spine surgery
3. Detect the different types of regional blocks to perform awake spine surgery
4. Identify steps to develop an awake spine surgery program
5. Review patient eligibility in selection criteria
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 Awake Spine Pre-Conference Workshop | ||
11:00 AM | Registration | |
11:50 AM | Welcome Remarks and Introduction Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida | |
12:00 PM | History of Awake Spine Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Shaun E. Gruenbaum, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Florida | |
12:30 PM | MIS Options and Enabling Technology Selby G. Chen, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida | |
1:00 PM | Utility of Erector Spinae Block in Spine Surgery. Elird Bojaxhi, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida | |
1:30 PM | Coffee Break and Exhibits | |
1:45 PM | Roundtable Discussion: Pre op – Intro op – Post op Environment Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Benjamin F. Gruenbaum, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Marie L. De Ruyter, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Ferenc Rabai, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Selby G. Chen, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida | |
2:45 PM | The Care Hotel Model for Same Day Discharge Ryan M. Chadha, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida | |
3:15 PM | Coffee Break and Exhibits | |
3:30 PM | Creating an Awake Program Selby G. Chen, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida | |
4:00 PM | Case Discussions Selby G. Chen, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Elird Bojaxhi, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida | |
5:00 PM | ADJOURN – End of Day 1 | |
Friday, November 21, 2025 | ||
7:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast | |
7:50 AM | Welcome Remarks and Introduction | |
8:00AM | Initial evaluation of the back pain patient Christine Keating, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida | |
8:30 AM | Radiologic considerations in the diagnosis of axial spine pain Vivek Gupta, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida | |
9:00 AM | Sacroiliac Joint Mediated Back Pain: Diagnostic considerations and treatment (tentative) | |
9:30 AM | An Overlooked Cause of Low Back Pain | |
10:00 AM | Coffee Break and Exhibits | |
10:30 AM | Treatment of cervical deformity William Clifton, M.D., Clevland Clinic | |
11:00 AM | Cervical arthroplasty in professional athletes Jang W. Yoon, M.D., Penn Medicine | |
11:30 AM | Debate: ACDF vs. Cervical arthroplasty vs. MIS foraminotomy Chris C. Fox, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Ian A. Buchanan, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Selby G. Chen, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida | |
12:00 PM | Non-CME Abstract Presentation | |
12:00 PM | Lunch | |
1:00 PM | CBD as a treatment for chronic neck and back pain Scott C. Palmer, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida | |
1:30 PM | Acupuncture in the treatment of neck and back pain Ronald Reimer, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida | |
2:00 PM | Management of metastatic disease to the spine Oluwaseun O. Akinduro, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida | |
2:30 PM | ADJOURN – End of Day 2 | |
Saturday, November 22, 2025 | ||
| Registration & Breakfast | |
| General Session | Allied Health Track |
7:55 AM | Welcome Remarks and Introduction | Welcome Remarks and Introduction |
8:00 AM | Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Spine Surgery Ian A. Buchanan, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida | Spinal Tumor Pathology and Case Studies Jared Weeks, APRN, Mayo Clinic Florida |
8:30 AM | Customized interbody implants Selby G. Chen, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida | Exam findings, Lesion Localization and Case Studies Chris Menster, P.A.-C., Mayo Clinic Florida |
9:00 AM | Technical nuances of direct lateral Chris C. Fox, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida vs. Oblique lateral approach Ian A. Buchanan, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida | Management and Workup of Adjacent Segment Disease William Clifton, M.D., Clevland Clinic |
9:30 AM | Case Discussion: Complications Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Eric W. Nottmeier, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida Selby G. Chen, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida) | Management of Spinal Infections TBD |
10:00 AM | Coffee Break and Exhibits | |
10:30 AM | Spinal cord, DRG, and multifidus stimulators Sahil Gupta, M.B.B.S., M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida | Radiographic Testing: When to Order Dinesh Rao, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida |
11:00 AM | Central sensitization syndrome Christopher D. Sletten, Ph.D., L.P., Mayo Clinic Florida | Hurt Doesn't Always Equal Harm David S. Brown, P.T., Mayo Clinic Florida |
11:30 AM | Medicolegal aspects of spine care Christy L. Hunt, D.O., Mayo Clinic Florida | Post-op Spine Care: Navigating Complications, Optimizing Outcomes Megan Lynch, CNP, Cleveland Clinic |
12:00 PM | Updates in Coding Deborah A. Ryan, CPC, CCS-P, Mayo Clinic Florida | Spinal vascular pathology and case studies TBD |
12:30 PM | Non-CME Abstract Presentation | |
12:45 PM | ADJOURN – End of Day 3 | |
Broadcast in Eastern Time
Lodging
Rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests at The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island for discounted rates starting at $399/night. In order to receive the special rates, reservations must be made before October 29, 2025, or before the room block fills.
Room reservations after are based on space and rate availability. Additional taxes will apply. All parking at the resort is provided by valet service. Overnight parking at the resort is $30 per night. Click here to make reservation online or call 866-763-2960 and reference the group name Mayo Clinic 9th Annual Multidisciplinary Spine Care Conference when making reservations.
Daily Resort Fee ($35):
The daily resort fee is discounted at a rate of $35 per room per night for all attendees staying at the resort. The fee includes the following:
· Enhanced Wireless In-room Internet Access for up to 5 Devices
· Complimentary General Bandwidth in meeting space - 5Mbps of Wireless Internet Group Bandwidth for the collective group of attendees. If additional bandwidth will be required please reach out to Encore for pricing
· Local, Toll-free and Domestic Long-Distance Phone Calls
· 24/7 Access to Fitness Center
· One Fitness Class Daily
· Bicycle usage for up to two bikes, for 2 hours
· Use of practice facilities and one bag of range balls at the Golf Club of Amelia Island. Proper Attire is required.
· Tennis Court privileges, including racquet and balls, for one hour
· One Beach umbrella and two (2) beach chairs per room per day
· One Beach boogie board per room per day
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Course Directors:
Daniel Nobles, APRN
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 13.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 13.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 13.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 13.50 AAPA Category 1
- 13.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 13.50 ANCC
- 13.50 Attendance
- 13.50 IPCE
On behalf of course directors: Selby Chen, M.D., Eric Nottmeier, M.D., Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, M.D. and Daniel E. Nobles, APRN, we hope you will consider exhibiting at Mayo Clinic’s 9th Annual Multidisciplinary Spine Care Conference 2025 held November 20-22, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island in Amelia Island, Florida.
Additional sponsorship opportunities are also available. View the prospectus
If you are interested in participating, click here to complete our Letter of Agreement.
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This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with healthcare providers and highlight their products and services. For more information, contact Florida Exhibits.
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| Registration Fee | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Course Session (Thursday)* | $199 |
| General Session | |
| MD., D.O., Ph.D. | $649 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $549 |
* Registration for the General Session is required for sign up to the Pre-Course Session on Thursday
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To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
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