2024 AHN Neuroscience Institute Courses

Neurosurgeons and doctors preparing for an examination or a procedure.

19th Annual Dr. Walter Grand Neurosurgical Forum

April 25-27, 2024
Ponte Vedra, FL

The 18th Annual Dr. Walter Grand Neurosurgical Forum is an informal conference where neurosurgeons are invited to discuss topics of their choice in a collegial atmosphere and focus on topics not generally covered in the national meetings.  The conference is open to attending doctors, residents, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and lab staff; and while the conference is a neurosurgical conference, doctors in neurology, anesthesiology and other specialties are welcome to attend.

Temporal Bone Microanatomy and Hands-On Dissection Workshop

May 3-4, 2024
Pittsburgh, PA

The 18th Annual Dr. Walter Grand Neurosurgical Forum is an informal conference where neurosurgeons are invited to discuss topics of their choice in a collegial atmosphere and focus on topics not generally covered in the national meetings.  The conference is open to attending doctors, residents, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and lab staff; and while the conference is a neurosurgical conference, doctors in neurology, anesthesiology and other specialties are welcome to attend.

High-Yield Neurosurgery Sub-Internship Preparatory Course 

May 25-26, 2024

The AHN Neurosurgery department is hosting a resident-led two-day course geared towards third-year medical students to help prepare for their sub-I’s in Neurosurgery.

The course is open to medical students across all years with an interest in neurosurgery and will include everything you need to know to succeed in your sub-I’s, such as neuroanatomy, neuroradiology, neurocritical care, management strategist, and expectations of a sub-I.

Join us if you want to shine in your sub-I’s, learn about neurosurgery, meet our residents at AHN, and/or ask any other questions you might have.

AHN Movement Disorder and Epilepsy Update Conference 

May 31, 2024
Pittsburgh, PA

Inaugural AHN Movement Disorder and Epilepsy Update, a trailblazing event unraveling the intricacies of movement disorders and epilepsy. Navigate the landscape of referral criteria and patient management with expert insights. Uncover the latest surgical interventions, from pre-surgical evaluations to the day of surgery. Learn about DBS programming nuances and post-implantation life. This exclusive course offers a panoramic view of neurosurgery's future.

Pittsburgh Spine Summit

August 8-10, 2024
Pittsburgh, PA

Annual course focused on highlighting the advancements in spine surgery with a focus on hands-on experience with surgical techniques and the latest technology.  The course gathers experts from the field of spine, both Neurosurgical and Orthopedic, to provide instruction on the many approaches to complex spine pathology.  There is also a strong and varied industry presence with access to the newest technology in spine surgery, both presently available and on the horizon.

Temporal Bone Microanatomy and Hands-On Dissection Workshop

October 18-19, 2024
Pittsburgh, PA

The Temporal Bone Workshop is an intensive two-day course during which medical and surgical otologic issues will be reviewed with hands-on anatomic sessions.  Participants will have the opportunity to individually practice temporal bone dissection and various otologic operative techniques.  This Workshop is intended for otolaryngologists interested in the most recent developments in temporal bone surgical techniques.

Stroke Symposium

October 11, 2024
Pittsburgh, PA

The AHN Stroke Symposium is designed to provide education on current, evidence-based practice knowledge across the continuum of stroke care.  This annual event is aimed at assisting with educational requirements for nurses, providers, therapists and other health care professionals who care for stroke patients. A variety of educational methods will be used by our faculty of experts during the conference.

We offer the symposium both virtual and in-person.

We offer PSNA contact hours.

AHN Headache Conference 2024

October 26, 2024
Pittsburgh, PA

The inaugural AHN Headache Conference will be a one-day course featuring presentations from various leading regional experts in headache medicine, highlighting the ever-growing landscape of headache management. Presentations will provide useful approaches for diagnosis and management of headache disorder and facial pain disorders by applying best practices in headache medicine. Learn about neuromodulation devices and other nonpharmacological options available. This course is geared towards primary care providers, general neurologists, fellows, residents, CRNPs, PAs, nurses, and all other allied health personnel.

AHN / Aesculap Academy CSF Dynamics and Disorders

November 1-2, 2024 
Pittsburgh, PA

Cerebrospinal fluid dynamics and specifically Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) continues to be an ongoing challenge for both the clinicians and the patients.  For the clinicians, the last decade has been a discovery period with extensive research and continuous dialogue to gain understanding of this clinical condition.  There is an increasing need to develop protocols and clinical standards for the diagnosed and undiagnosed NPH patients.

This course will serve as a platform of shared expertise and experience in regards to the diagnosis and management of this condition. The course concept will provide theoretical and practical training on the safe application of the Aesculap products.  This is designed for both practicing general neurosurgeons, residents and any advanced practice provider wanting to gain knowledge and discuss this challenging condition in a hybrid of didactic and collaborative environment.

Registration information to come