May 30, 2025
The 10th Annual Safety in Spine Surgery Summit
Chairman: Michael G. Vitale, MD, MPH
Course Co-chairs: Lawrence G. Lenke, MD; Rajiv Sethi, MD
Program Chairs: Michael Glotzbecker, MD; Joseph M. Lombardi, MD
Location: Convene 237 Park | New York, New York

We invite you to join us for the 10th Annual Safety in Spine Surgery Summit. Join an expert faculty for a fresh look at optimizing safety in spine surgery! We’ll explore topics such as:

  • How Can Enabling Technologies Improve Outcomes?
  • Avoiding Complications with New Techniques

New Location

The Safety in Spine Surgery has moved to Midtown! Look forward to the bustle of Midtown Manhattan and a sleek modern venue at Convene during your attendance at the Safety Summit this year.

Registration

Save the date for May 30, 2025. Registration coming soon in January, 2025

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Submit your abstract, paper, or project for an opportunity to present from the podium and win the Best Paper Award of $500!

Abstract submissions for the Safety Summit do not need to be formal papers, but rather should present any project that made a difference in spine surgery quality, safety, or value. Submission welcome in any area of spine surgery safety, including:

  • Neuro safety
  • Infection
  • AVB
  • Enabling Technology
  • Host Optimization
  • Systems, Culture, Etc.

Dates and Deadlines

  • Submission Deadline: February 14, 2025
  • Notifications Sent: March 12, 2025
  • Presenter Registration Deadline: April 18, 2025

EARLY-CAREER SURGEON GRANTS

Residents, fellows, and surgeons within their first 3 years of practice are invited to apply for an educational grant to attend the Safety Summit.

Grant Recipients will receive complimentary course registration plus $500 in reimbursement of travel expenses.

  • Open to MDs and DOs practicing in the United States only.
  • Recipients will receive complimentary course registration plus $500 in reimbursement of travel expenses.
  • Grant recipients may be required to attend a Young Surgeon event the evening of Thursday, May 29 for their reimbursement to be processed.
  • Grants will be awarded based on seniority and institutional diversity. Priority will be given to abstract presenters.

Dates and Deadlines:

  • Application Deadline: March 5, 2025
  • Notifications Sent: March 19, 2025
Convene-Midtown

HOTEL ACCOMODATION

A group rate will be offered at a Midtown hotel near the Summit venue. Hotel information coming soon.

Questions:

Alison Freeman Matta
BroadWater, LLC
T: 630-681-1040 x300
Email

Address & Maps

Address

Convene 237 Park
237 Park Ave
New York, NY 10017 United States
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Website:
https://convene.com/locations/new-york-city/237-park-avenue/#meetings
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