Education

The Montefiore Pediatric neurosurgery center cme symposia presents:

Over 1 million individuals in the United States have Hydrocephalus and it is present in one of every 770 births. Currently, the only treatment is surgery, which is not curative. A need exists for knowledgeable, longitudinal care of children with this condition. Hydrocephalus, its recognition, treatment, and complications will be discussed in this complimentary one-hour virtual conference offered by Montefiore and Albert Einstein College of Medicine’s Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery.
 

This complimentary presentation is intended for:

• Pediatricians
• Primary Care Physicians
• Neurologists
• Neonatologists

After attending this activity, participants will be able to:

• Define the types of Hydrocephalus
• Identify available treatments and their application
• Recognize signs of failure in treatment and their consequence on development
• Be knowledgeable about emerging treatments and technologies
   

Our Speakers

Rick Abbott, MD, FAANS, FAAP

Acting Director, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery
Professor of Neurosurgery & Pediatrics
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Montefiore Medical Center

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Andrew Kobets, MD, MHS

Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Montefiore Medical Center

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Kerry Maleska, CPNP, MS

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Children’s Hospital at Montefiore

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center designates this internet activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This complimentary conference will be available via our YouTube channel. Reserve your spot today by clicking the link below. You may email us with any questions at PedsNS.CHAM@icloud.com.
 

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Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accrediation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accrediation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Council (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Conflict of Interest

The “Conflict of Interest Disclosure Policy” of Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience any relationship with commercial interest, pharmaceutical or equipment company*. Any presenter whose disclosed relationships prove to create a conflict of interest, with regard to their contribution to the activity, will not be permitted to present.

Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center also requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device, not yet approved in the United States.

*The ACCME defines a Commercial Interest as an entity producing, marketing, re-selling or distributing health care goods or services consumed by or used on patients. The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical service directly to patients to be commercial interest – unless the provider of clinical service is owned, or controlled by, an ACCME-defined commercial interest.