This is the 18th annual course in Spinal surgery (previously known as The Hammersmith Spine Course) and is an annual International forum for trainees, consultants and industry scientists.
Who should attend?
Practising surgeons wanting to update their current experience or learn more about other techniques, consultants and surgeons in training who would like to receive a focused educational experience on current concepts in Spinal Surgery. The course would also provide a good grounding for pain specialists, physical therapists, nurses and GPs with interest in spine.
Why is this course different from others?
- The course brings together eminent speakers with specialist skills in specific spinal topics
- The surgical techniques section aims to give delegates an opportunity to learn a surgical technique from a specialist who regularly performs that operation and can therefore advise on surgical tips and pitfalls
- Workshops will run on Day 1 and 2
- Ideal opportunity for Trainees for the FRCS exam revision
- Accreditation will be applied for from the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Course Organisers
The course is organised by the Department of Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery, Imperial College London:
- Mr Mo Akmal, Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon
Programme Committee
The 2012 Annual London Imperial Spine Course Programme has been designed by:
- Mr Mo Akmal, Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon
- Mr Christian Ulbright, Consultant Neurosurgeon
- Mr Daniel Chan, Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon