3rd Annual The Art & Science of Surgery For Children With Nervous System Tumors Symposium
Date & Location
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 7:00 AM – Friday, September 25, 2026, 6:30 PM, BioScience Research Collaborative – 6500 Main Street 77030, HOUSTON, TX
Target Audience
Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (14.00 hours), ABOHNS MOC Part II (14.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (14.00 hours)
Overview
This symposium focuses on the surgical techniques and multidisciplinary management of pediatric brain and spine tumors, delivered in a highly interactive format with active audience participation. Key features include: -Presentations from national and international experts highlighting the most current and clinically relevant advances in pediatric brain and spine tumor surgery -“How I Do It” sessions from master surgeons sharing practical operative techniques and decision-making strategies -Open, tumor board–style sessions where attendees may present challenging cases and receive real-time feedback from faculty and peers
Objectives
- Identify from an open discussion in a multidisciplinary setting the different management options for certain brain tumors, like diffuse midline gliomas, optic pathway gliomas
- Identify the key surgical steps for the main surgical approaches for pediatric brain tumors
- Discuss the most up to date research and new nuances for brain tumors with direct implication in surgery.
Accreditation
Texas Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Texas Children’s Hospital designates this Live Activity activity for a maximum of 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Additional Information
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to cepd@texaschildrens.org.
Texas Children’s Hospital reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.
Accessibility Statement
Texas Children’s Hospital is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008. If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.