Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumor Symposium

Thursday, September 24, 2026, 7:00 AM - Friday, September 25, 2026, 6:30 PM, BioScience Research Collaborative - 6500 Main Street 77030, HOUSTON, TX


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (14.00 hours), ABOHNS MOC Part II (14.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (14.00 hours)

This symposium focuses on the surgical techniques and multidisciplinary management of pediatric brain and spine tumors, delivered in a highly interactive format with active audience participation. Key features include: -Presentations from national and international experts highlighting the most current and clinically relevant advances in pediatric brain and spine tumor surgery -“How I Do It” sessions from master surgeons sharing practical operative techniques and decision-making strategies -Open, tumor board–style sessions where attendees may present challenging cases and receive real-time feedback from faculty and peers

1. Identify from an open discussion in a multidisciplinary setting the different management options for certain brain tumors, like diffuse midline gliomas, optic pathway gliomas
2. Identify the key surgical steps for the main surgical approaches for pediatric brain tumors
3. Discuss the most up to date research and new nuances for brain tumors with direct implication in surgery.

Texas Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Texas Children’s Hospital designates this Live Activity activity for a maximum of 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Texas Children's Hospital reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Texas Children's Hospital is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Instructions for booking at the InterContinental Houston in our Room Block are below. 

Online:

Please use the following hyperlink: TCH Neurosurgical Oncology Booking Link

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• Click the "Change Search" button and select the dates of your stay

• Once you select your room type, you can proceed to book your stay and receive your confirmation number

Phone:

• Please call the hotel directly at 713-422-2779 and select option 2 to reach their reservations department.

• Advise the agent of the dates needed for the stay and provide the name of the room block, "TCH Neurosurgical Oncology Booking Link," or the block code: TNB.

• Complete booking your reservation with agent by selecting the room type and providing details

Texas Children's Hospital adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Texas Children's Hospital adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including Faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible company (commercial interests). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.