AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery Meetings
2010 Pediatric Section Meeting
November 30 – December 3, 2010
Cleveland, Ohio
The abstract center is now open for the 39th Annual Meeting of the
AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery. To submit an
abstract, please visit Abstracts Online.
39th Annual Meeting of the AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery
November 30 – December 3, 2010
Cleveland, Ohio
Abstract Deadline: August 13
The 39th Annual Meeting of the AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery will be held in America's heartland, Cleveland, Ohio, from Tuesday, November 30 through Friday, December 3. The venue is the beautiful Renaissance Hotel at Cleveland’s historic Tower City Center, just steps away from great restaurants and attractions. The hotel is a short 15 minute taxi ride from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, which is easy to access from most destinations. Make your plans early, because this is one meeting you will not want to miss!
The spotlight this year is on Quality Improvement initiatives and the meeting’s theme, Better Outcomes,Brighter Futures, will be presented in a series of provocative talks by leading experts in the nation. Some of the featured speakers at this year’s meeting are:
Peter W. Carmel, MD, President-Elect of the American Medical Association (AMA), the nation’s largest and most influential physician organization. Dr. Carmel is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) and an internationally renowned pediatric neurosurgeon. Dr. Carmel has received many honors recognizing his contributions to organized neurosurgery including the 2008 Distinguished Service Award from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
James T. Rutka, MD, PhD, President of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Rutka is Chairman of the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto and co-director of the Arthur and Sonia Labatt Brain Tumour Research Centre. He has received numerous honors including the Grass Award from the Society of Neurological Surgeons, and has served as the Honored Guest at the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting in 2009.
Richard C. Karl, MD, this year’s Raimondi Lecturer, will speak about The Prevention of Operative Errors. Dr. Karl is a nationally-recognized cancer surgeon, a 737-type rated airline pilot, an acclaimed author, an outstanding speaker and former Professor and Chairman of the Department of Surgery at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. As founding director of the Surgical Safety Institute, he has spoken nationally on crew resource management, focused communication and teamwork to improve outcomes in the operating room.
Avroy A. Fanaroff, MD, this year’s SONS Lecturer, will speak about the Future of Neonatology. The Section On Neurological Surgery (SONS) of the American Academy of Pediatrics Lecture is given by a renowned AAP colleague outside the field of Neurosurgery. Dr. Fanaroff is an international authority on neonatology and Chairman Emeritus of Pediatrics at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. He has received many honors including the Apgar Award, the Professional Education Award, and the National Education Award from the AAP. He has co-edited the leading textbook in neonatology, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, which is now in its 8th Edition.
Registration and Housing are now Open!!
- Don’t miss the Early Registration deadline of Monday, October 25, 2010.
- Register online at cteusa.com, or download the registration form and fax it to CTE Registration at (800) 713-6287 (U.S.) or (847) 759-6952 (International).
- For printed registration form, download the Registration and Housing form.
Hotel Reservation Deadline: Monday, November 1, 2010
Special rates have been negotiated at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel for attendees of the 2010 annual meeting. To reserve your hotel room download the hotel reservation form and fax it to CTE Registration at (800) 713-6287 (U.S.) or (847) 759-6952 (International). For questions, contact CTE at aanspeds@cteusa.com.
Pediatric Neurosurgery Rocks Cleveland
Join us for the Pediatric Section Banquet and an unforgettable evening at the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Thursday December 2, 2010. Enjoy cocktails, dinner and a live band. Tour the museum at your leisure throughout the evening. Meet Terry Stewart, President of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, who will provide us with unique insights and behind-the-scenes details. This event is not to be missed! The incredibly low fee of $50 per person includes admission to the full museum, cocktails, dinner, dancing and priceless entertainment.
Exhibits and Sponsorship Each year the AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery Annual Meeting brings together the leading neurosurgeons and healthcare professionals from around the world for an intensive three day meeting. More than 250 medical attendees will participate in a program which focuses on the latest updates on current technology, techniques and issues relevant to pediatric neurosurgery.
We hope that you will take this unique opportunity to display your products and/or services vital to this discipline. Neurosurgeons from all corners of the world have come to rely upon your knowledge and hands-on product demonstrations. The meeting program and exhibitor space have been designed to optimize your interactions with attendees. This is an ideal opportunity for you to display your products and services to this strategic market. Reserve your booth space now!
Exhibitor ProspectusView the interactive floor plan
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For additional information please contact Ken Schott at kjs@aans.org or 847.378.0552.
