53rd ANNUAL MEETING JUNE 16-20th, 2018 The Fairmont Banff Springs Banff, Alberta

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1 SPRING NEWSLETTER APRIL 2018 THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEUROSURGICAL SOCIETY, INC. 53rd ANNUAL MEETING JUNE 16-20th, 2018 The Fairmont Banff Springs Banff, Alberta

2 SPRING NEWSLETTER 2018 ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEUROSURGICAL SOCIETY, INC. Jointly Provided by AANS 53rd Annual Meeting - June 16-20, 2018 The Fairmont Banff Springs 405 Spray Avenue Banff, Alberta, Canada group code 0617ROCK Hotel Reservations must be made before May 16th, 2018 to ensure availability in the RMNS block. Book through the following link: The 2018 Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society Meeting will be held from June 16th through June 20th at The Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, Alberta, Canada. Dr. Kelly Schmidt is serving as the local arrangements chairperson, and is putting together an exciting array of activities for members, guests, and their families at this Castle in the Rockies. The venue for the 53rd annual meeting is located in the heart of Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stands as a landmark in the picturesque alpine town of Banff, Alberta. This wonderful resort promises to offer the usual relaxing yet funfilled experience that our membership and their families have come to expect. The usual robust scientific program will take place during the mornings, with the afternoons open to participate in one of our planned activities, or just relax and enjoy spending time with family or reconnecting with old friends. Social activities include a ride up the Banff Gondola for a spectacular dinner at the Sky Bistro, our annual golf and tennis tournaments, and the closing night awards banquet and dance! On the hotel property, several swimming pools, a 27-hole championship golf course, a Canadian bowling and entertainment center, and The Willow Stream Spa all offer something for everyone. Within walking distance of the hotel is the town of Banff, which offers shopping, galleries, and restaurants. The Banff Upper Hot Springs and The Banff Gondola are a short drive away. And there are multiple outdoor activities available including fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and rafting or floating down the bow river. The Fairmont sister properties: Chateau Lake Louise and Jasper Park Lodge, will be providing a discounted rate for RMNS attendees for three days before and after the meeting so you can extend your fabulous Canadian Rockies vacation. *Please register for the meeting online at Don t forget your Passport!

3 Travel information The Fairmont Banff Springs is located approximately 80 miles West of Calgary International Airport (YYC) and is within Banff National Park. Airport shuttles, Taxi and Limousine service from Calgary International Airport to Fairmont Banff Springs are available and can be set up through the Hotel Concierge ( or Most major airline carriers fly into Calgary and all major car rental agencies are represented at the Calgary International Airport. A National Park Pass is required when entering and is $19.80 CAD/day or $ CAD for an annual pass. Self Parking is $25 CAD/night with unlimited access and valet service is $39 CAD/night with unlimited access. Group rates are available until May 16th, 2018 Registration Fees Before 6/1/2018 After 6/1/2018 Members $650 $700 Non-Members $750 $800 Non-member 1st Meeting $650 $700 Allied Health $450 $500 Residents $250 $250 Senior (non-member) $250 $300 Senior Member $100 $100 Honorary members and guest speakers are not charged registration fees. Fees for social activities will be available to everyone online when registering for the meeting. Preferred payment for registration and activities is accepted online at with a credit card. Any checks should be made payable to the Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society, and mailed, before arriving at the meeting, to: Brad Duhon M.D., Treasurer, RMNS 5140 N. Lariat Dr. Castle Rock, CO bsduhon@gmail.com

4 Payments and Dues Full payment for registration fees is expected by the start of the meeting. You should also make sure your membership dues are current. Refunds of registration fees or social activity fees cannot be honored after May 16th. Scientific Program Dr. Bryan Wohlfeld is this year s Scientific Program Chairman and is preparing a stimulating program. The conference facilities at the hotel will provide the perfect location for the open exchange of ideas and discussion of interesting neurosurgical topics. We are pleased to announce that our President, Dr. Brett Dietze, has selected our two honored guests speakers. We welcome Dr. Hunt Batjer, The Lois C.A. and Darwin E. Smith Distinguished Chair in Neurological Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Dr. John Hurlbert, Co-director of the University of Arizona Spine Program. As always, we are privileged to have such distinguished contributors to our scientific program. Scientific Awards Again this year we will have the Resident Award Competition to entice resident participation and ongoing meeting attendance. Thanks to our membership participation, awards will be $750, $500, $250 for 1st through 3rd place, with $750 travel reimbursement the programs of the first 10 residents registering for our meeting. Do not forget the Annual Academy Cup to be presented for the best paper from a practicing neurosurgeon (active or associate member). As in the past, we encourage you to bring interesting or difficult Firing Line cases for presentation and discussion with our distinguished guest professors. Abstracts If you missed the deadline, we encourage you to still submit your abstracts directly to Dr. Bryan Wohlfeld at : rmnsabstracts@gmail.com or bryan.wohlfeld@utsouthwestern.edu We are always looking for interesting talks and this is a great venue to discuss preliminary findings or case studies. Joint Providership Accreditation statement This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the AANS and the Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society. The AANS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation Statement Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

5 Disclosure Statement Before the program, anyone in control of the educational content of this activity will disclose the existence of any financial interest and/or the relationship they or their significant other have with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) to be discussed during their presentation. Disclosures will be included in the final program. Membership Committee The Membership Committee and the Executive Committee are reviewing applicants for membership in the Society. Final approval will be determined by a vote of the membership at the annual business meeting. The Society encourages membership applications from those practitioners within our geographic boundaries who specialize in neurosurgery or the allied neurosciences. Applications are filed online through the RMNS website ( We encourage applicants to submit their application six months in advance of the annual meeting to ensure consideration for membership that year. Other News As always, the leadership of the organization continues to look for outstanding venues for future meetings. Durango, Colorado is being targeted as the site for the 2019 meeting, while Jackson Hole is being considered in years to come. Final plans will be announced at this years meeting.

6 SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2018 PRELIMINARY PROGRAM The Fairmont Banff Springs 53 rd ANNUAL RMNS - JUNE :00-5:00 p.m. Registration 1:00-4:00 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting 6:00-9:00 p.m. Opening Reception Kid s Party SUNDAY, JUNE 17, :00-7:55 a.m. Physician Breakfast 7:00-9:00 a.m. Spouse and Children s Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Scientific Session 6:00 10:00 pm Banff Gondola Dinner MONDAY, JUNE 18, :00-7:55 a.m. Physician Breakfast 7:00-9:00 a.m. Spouse and Children s Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Scientific Session 1:00 4:00 p.m. Tennis Tournament TBA President s Dinner (executive board and guest speakers) TUESDAY, JUNE 19, :00-7:55 a.m. Physician Breakfast 7:00-9:00 a.m. Spouse and Children s Breakfast 7:30-8:00 a.m. Annual Business Meeting 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Scientific Session 1:00-6:00 p.m. Golf Tournament 6:30-10:00 p.m. Annual Award Banquet and Dance 6:30-9:30 p.m. Kids Party WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, :00-7:55 a.m. Physician Breakfast 7:00-9:00 a.m. Spouse and Children s Breakfast 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Scientific Session 12:00 p.m. Meeting Adjournment

7 Exhibitors This year we have the pleasure of welcoming the following exhibitors to the Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society's annual meeting. Additional exhibitors are still in the process of making plans to attend. Don't forget to thank your representatives for their company s support. Si-Bone NuVasive Synaptive Zimmer Biomet LDR Medtronic Codman Stryker Orthodox Integra Leica Varian Spineology Osteomed Life Spine Depuy-Synthes Arbor pharma Paradigm Exhibitors should plan to arrive on or before Saturday, June 16, 2018 to set up their booths and stay through the end of the meeting, with tear down Wednesday afternoon. Exhibitors and their families are invited to all recreational and social functions for the same fees offered to members. We look forward to seeing you in Banff! Copyright 2017, Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society, Inc. All rights reserved.

8 Joseph Sramek MD Secretary Rocky Mountain Neurosurgery Society 200 Commons Way Kalispell, MT Forwarding and Address Correction Requested RMNS 53rd Annual Meeting June 16-20, 2018 Banff, Alberta, Canada