Category: Upcoming Medical Meetings

Second “Lunch & Learn” Webinar Took Place Mon., January 29

Posted on January 30, 2024

Columbia Pediatric Orthopedics hosted the 2nd edition of our new "Lunch & Learn" Webinar series on Monday, January 29, 2024. This webinar, Advances in the Non-Operative Management of Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis and Bracing, focused on scoliosis and spine conditions across the lifespan. The series, held five or six times per year, is designed to improve scoliosis and spine care by providing participants and faculty a forum for interaction and collaboration. Read More

The 9th Annual Safety in Spine Surgery Summit Announced

Posted on January 11, 2024

We invite you to join us for the 9th Annual Safety in Spine Surgery Summit. Join an expert faculty for a fresh look at optimizing safety in spine surgery! We’ll explore new topics such as: How Can Enabling Technologies Improve Outcomes? and Avoiding Complications with New Techniques. Read More

Dr. Vitale Presents at ICEOS 2023, Charleston, SC

Posted on November 30, 2023

Program chair A. Noelle Larson, MD welcomed attendees to Charleston, South Carolina for the 17th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis and the Growing Spine (ICEOS), the world’s leading conference addressing complex scoliosis in the growing child. Read More

IPOTT 2023—Michael Vitale, MD Speaks About Scoliosis Bracing

Posted on October 15, 2023

Dr. Vitale attended the IPOTT (International Pediatric Orthopaedic Think Tank) on October 9-11, 2023 in Philadelphia, PA. He presented the talk, "Bracing for Childhood Scoliosis: Are We Doing the Best We Can?" More About the Meeting > Read More

Dr. Vitale Interviewed About Safety in Spine Surgery Month

Posted on October 11, 2023

Dr. Derek Lee interviews Dr. Michael Vitale about Safety in Spine Surgery Month. Learn about the inspiration for founding the Safety in Spine Surgery Project (S3P) and the impact the organization has had already. Read More

Dr. Vitale Speaks at Curvy Girls Scoliosis International Convention

Dr. Michael Vitale was happy to attend and speak at the Curvy Girls Scoliosis International Convention, June, 2023. Curvy Girls from all over the world came together for a weekend of empowerment, learning, and community building. Read More

Dr. Vitale Serves as Virtual Speaker for “Quality and Safety in Spine Surgery” in Bologna Italy

Posted on May 24, 2023

Dr. Michael Vitale was honored to be a Virtual Speaker at the 13th edition of the training course for operating room personnel “NURSING ROUND” entitled: QUALITY AND SAFETY IN SPINE SURGERY. Read More

The 8th Annual Safety in Spine Surgery Summit Quickly Approaching

Posted on March 10, 2023

We invite you to join us for the 8th Annual Safety in Spine Surgery Summit. We are returning to an in-person meeting this April in New York for a one-day CME-accredited course. Safety in Spine Surgery Month will also feature ... Read More

Join Me at This Upcoming Webinar: Pediatric Spine and Scoliosis Virtual CME

Posted on May 17, 2022

June 2, 2022 | 6:30–8:30 PM EST I look forward to speaking at this upcoming course about a wide range of material related to scoliosis, bracing, and physical therapy. Join me, and colleagues from Columbia and other institutions, as we discuss ... Read More

POSNA Annual Meeting in Full Swing in Vancouver

Posted on May 13, 2022

POSNA Began Wednesday, May 11, Energized Crowd. Photos from the POSNA (Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America) 2022 President's Reception at the Bill Reid Art Gallery on May 11 (click to enlarge). "I am amazed by the culture of POSNA—collaboration, friendship, science, ... Read More