July 2 -4, 2009 - Beirut, Lebanon

Once again, SPINE and Boston University have joined forces with the collaboration of numerous very prestigious American, European, Asian and Middle Eastern Universities in organizing our second annual meeting taking place in Beirut, Lebanon on July 2nd, 3rd and 4th.

SPINE (Spinal Progress and Innovations for the Near East) is an international society that offers great platform for gathering experts from all around the world in the area of Spinal disorders (orthopedic and Neurosurgery), Pain Management, general orthopedic and rehabilitation medicine.

You're cordially invited to join our very select group of the brightest minds in the field of Spine surgery (Orthopedic and Neurosurgery), Orthopedic surgery and Pain Management that are gathering in Beirut on July 2 - 4th, 2009, in order to share their latest scientific work and demonstrate their latest inventions and techniques during our dedicated hands on labs and workshops.

We would be honored if you would be able to join us at the personal level, but also as a leader in a very active and prestigious society.

Considering that the program is still in its preliminary phase, we would like you to be involved early on in the profess by sending us feedback on the selected topics and/or recommending speakers or topics for the course.

Due to the unique international platform, very heavy emphasis (60% of the allocated time) will be dedicated on tackling provocative topics in the format of in-depth debates, round table discussions and case base brain storming discussions.

Please visit our website, www.neareastspine.org, in order to learn more about our activities, the congress preliminary program and our expert faculty.

Course highlights include:
  • World renowned faculty from all disciplines of Orthopedic and spine surgery
  • Interactive format with hands-on cadaveric and dry labs and workshops (multiple vendors), round tables, and debates
  • Latest techniques on the management of sport related injuries
  • Latest advances in managing early arthritis
  • Updates on most innovative minimally invasive in orthopedic surgery, spine surgery and pain management
  • Opportunity for 1-on-1 discussions with who's Who in Pain Medicine
  • Exhibits by the premier orthopedic, pain management and spine companies
  • 22 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(tm)
  • Very rich social program to breathtaking locations in Beirut and Lebanon, voted best city to visit in 2009 by NY Times
This will be a unique opportunity and truly unforgettable course for all participants. You will have the chance to meet and interact with who's who in spine and pain medicine and visit one of the world most beautiful historical sites and enjoy the city of Beirut, recently rated the number one city to visit in 2009 by New York Times.