Visiting Professor Lecture Series

Distinguished Research & Honorary Service Lectures

Statement of Need
Hospital for Special Surgery's Visiting Professor Lecture Series is a Professional Education Department presentation of both Distinguished Research Lectures and Honorary Service Lectures. Since 1968, the Distinguished Lecture Series has highlighted investigators who are making major contributions to fields relevant to the clinical and research staff of Hospital for Special Surgery. These informative lectures present current musculoskeletal research and related science and perspectives. The renowned visiting faculty are both nationally and internationally recognized for their expertise.

Educational Objective
Weill Medical College of Cornell University CME activities are intended to lead to better patient care. At the conclusion of each lecture, participants will be updated on current musculoskeletal research and related science and perspectives.

Target Audience
Attending physicians, scientists, residents, fellows and associated health care professionals.

Accreditation
Weill Medical College of Cornell University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Weill Medical College of Cornell University designates this educational activity for a maximum of  13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosure
It is the policy of Weill Medical College of Cornell University to adhere to ACCME Essential Areas, Policies, and Standards for Commercial Support in order to ensure fair balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored programs. All faculty participating in sponsored programs are expected to disclose to the audience any potential, apparent, or real conflict of interest related to their contribution to the activity, and any discussions of off-label or investigational uses of any commercial products, or devices not yet approved in the United States. All disclosures will be made at the time of this CME activity.

Lecture Series Location:
Hospital for Special Surgery
Richard L. Menschel Education Center, 2nd Floor
535 East 70th Street
New York, NY

Day/Time:
Lectures are on selected Fridays from 7:30 - 8:30am

Hospital for Special Surgery is an affiliate of NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

Hospital for Special Surgery is a participating organization of the Bone and Joint Decade.