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- 0:00Spine surgeons from across the country convene at Northwell Health for national spinal deformity training.
- 0:06This article, written by Christian Preston, appeared in the Northwell Newsroom on October 2nd, 2024.
- 0:13Northwell Health’s Center for Learning and Innovation,
- 0:17a leading hub for cutting-edge healthcare education,
- 0:21hosted its inaugural advanced spinal deformity course for 24 senior-level neurosurgical residents from across the United States.
- 0:29The invitation-only event,held on September 7,2024,
- 0:34was hosted by the Neurosurgical Research and Education Foundation,
- 0:39the philanthropic arm of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
- 0:44Both organizations are committed to advancing neurological education and supporting the next generation of specialists.
- 0:51Doctor Daniel Shoeba,senior vice president and chair of neurosurgery and co-director for the Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery at Northwell Health,
- 1:01said,“This course represented Northwell Health’s commitment to providing the highest quality training to these neurosurgical residents by sharing our collected knowledge and experiences to advance medicine.
- 1:13We were proud to host this prestigious course,which provided these residents with the skills and knowledge they needed to become leaders in the field of spine surgery.
- 1:23” The decision to host this advanced course at the Center for Learning and Innovation underscores Northwell Health’s position as a national leader in neurological training.
- 1:32Designed to provide residents with a comprehensive understanding of the latest techniques for treating spinal deformities,
- 1:40the course included faculty from some of the most renowned spine surgeons in the country,
- 1:45sharing their expertise and insights with the participants.
- 1:48Faculty led residents through immersive training in the Center for Learning and Innovation's state-of-the-art Bioskills Education Center,
- 1:56which allowed residents to practice their surgical skills in a safe and controlled environment.
- 2:01Participants were selected from top-tier residency programs,
- 2:06including those from the Mayo Clinic,Johns Hopkins,
- 2:10Columbia,Northwell Hofstra and more.
- 2:13This course offered invaluable surgical training and facilitated the development of a professional network among future leaders in neurosurgery.
- 2:21Doctor Adam Arthur,chair of the Neurosurgical Research and Education Foundation,
- 2:27said,"We are thrilled to collaborate with Northwell Health in bringing this advanced spinal deformity course to neurosurgical residents from around the country.
- 2:36Our partnership with Northwell Health aligns with our mission to advance neurological education and foster the development of the next generation of leaders in neurosurgery.
- 2:46This course is not only an opportunity for residents to learn from some of the most esteemed spine surgeons in the nation but also a chance to build a foundation of knowledge,
- 2:56skills and professional networks that will be invaluable throughout their careers.
- 3:01” Doctor Jason Naidich,senior vice president and chief learning and innovation officer at Northwell Health,
- 3:07said,“At the Center for Learning and Innovation,our mission is to empower healthcare professionals with the tools,
- 3:15training and technology they need to lead in their field.
- 3:19By hosting this advanced spinal deformity course,CLI is not only driving excellence in surgical education but reinforcing Northwell Health’s dedication to transforming care delivery through continuous learning and groundbreaking innovation.
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