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Reminder: Sign Up Today for the 11th Annual Best-in-Class Symposium on the Non-operative Treatment for Scoliosis

June 25, 2025

In honor of World Scoliosis Day, June 26th, we are hosting the 11th Annual Best-in-Class Symposium on the Non-operative Treatment for Scoliosis. This forward-thinking symposium brings together world-renowned leaders in the field to collaborate on innovative non-operative treatments for scoliosis.

It’s not too late to sign up for the conference! You can attend virtually on June 26th, or if your schedule doesn’t permit, a recording will be sent to all registrants after the event. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and learn in person—or virtually! Read More & Register Today: https://www.columbiaortho.org/education/professional-education/11th-annual-symposium-pediatric-spine

Course Directors:

  • Prachi S. Bakarania, PT
  • William S. Campos
  • Amber Sentell, PA
  • Michael G. Vitale, MD, MPH
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Details

Thursday, June 26, 2025, 11th Annual Best-in-Class Symposium on the Non-operative Treatment for Scoliosis will take place at the Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center, 173 Fort Washington Avenue in New York, NY. This is also a hybrid event, so if you can’t attend in person, tune in from wherever you are on June 26th.

You’ll enjoy making connections with leading physicians, researchers, and other healthcare professionals from around the globe. Take advantage of real-time Q&A sessions and learn firsthand about the latest advancements in pediatric spine care, including the role of the BRAIST calculator.

This meeting riveting and impactful, with fascinating interactions of expert guests from around the world and faculty speakers who are leaders in their specific field of study.

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