COURSE DIRECTORS
Bernard R. Bendok, M.D.

DESCRIPTION
Successful treatment of neurovascular and skull base diseases requires a detailed understanding of the natural history, anatomy and surgical options for management.  This course will aim to 1) educate on and review complex neurovascular and skull base anatomy of neurovascular and skull base diseases 2) review recent and upcoming neurovascular and skull base cases 3) review known literature and established knowledge with regards to surgical approaches 4) utilize novel visualization techniques to better understand surgical anatomy of  the pathologies in review

TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is intended primarily for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and nurse practitioners.  

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe pertinent literature to provide knowledge with regards to surgical approaches and techniques
• Analyze cases for surgical anatomy of the pathologies in review.
• Report on the human anatomy and surgical options for management.

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 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. 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 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

DISCLOSURE SUMMARY
As a provider accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its educational activities.  All who are in a position to control the content are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company.   Faculty will also identify any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their content for FDA compliance.

Listed below are individuals with control of the content of this program who have disclosed...

Relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:
None

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:
Bernard R. Bendok, M.D.
Katie M. Harris, M.B.A.
Jenny T. Ho
Tiffany R. Konieczka, R.N.
Clarissa Chavez (Coordinator)

References to off-label usage(s) of pharmaceuticals or instruments in their presentation:
None

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s), please go here.

ATTENDANCE / CREDIT
Text the session code (provided only at the session) to 507-200-3010 within 48 hours of the live presentation to record attendance. All learners are encouraged to text attendance regardless of credit needs. This number is only used for receiving text messages related to tracking attendance. Additional tasks to obtain credit may be required based on the specific activity requirements and will be announced accordingly. Swiping your badge will not provide credit; that process is only applicable to meet GME requirements for Residents & Fellows.

TRANSCRIPT
Any credit or attendance awarded will appear on your Transcript.

QUESTIONS?
Contact Clarissa Chavez