Cerebrovascular and Skull Base 360° Course – University of Maryland

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4-Day In-Person Hands-On Workshop

November 21 – 24, 2025

Axis Research and Technologies (Columbia, MD)

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Maryland is pleased to announce its second annual Cerebrovascular and Skull Base 360° Course. The course embraces a “360 degree” philosophy, examining neurological pathologies in a comprehensive manner and considering all aspects of different surgical options.

In this course, participants will explore the intricacies of cerebrovascular and skull base surgery and gain unique insights into different surgical strategies alongside the masters: Dr. Tanikawa, Dr. Borba, Dr. Nakaji, Dr. Youssef, Dr. Prevedello, Dr. Patel, Dr. Mostafa, and Dr. Khan. The participants will examine clinical case studies, implement surgical strategies and advanced surgical techniques in bypass and skull base surgery, through hands-on laboratory experiences and active discussions.

The course aims to equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in this challenging yet rewarding field of neurosurgery.

CME Accreditation

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Maryland School of Medicine designates this Live activity for a maximum of 35.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Objectives

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of neurosurgical anatomy of the skull base
  • Identify critical neurovascular structures in a microneurosurgical setting
  • Learn appropriate visualization techniques and surgical approaches to the skull base with nuanced appreciation for the benefits and risks of reach approach
  • Apply advanced surgical techniques on cadaveric specimens in a laboratory setting with emphasis on avoidance of critical neurovascular structures
  • Develop critical thinking and decision-making skills for management of various neurological pathologies of the skull base
Agenda
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Course Directors

Mohamed Labib, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Director, Skull Base 360 Laboratory
Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery
University of Maryland
Graeme F. Woodworth, MD
Howard M. Eisenberg, MD Distinguished Professor of Neurosurgery
Chair of Neurosurgery
University of Maryland
Jacob Cherian, MD
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
University of Maryland
Alhusain Nagm, MD, PhD, MSc
Instructor
Co-Director, Skull Base 360 Laboratory
Department of Neurosurgery
University of Maryland

Invited Faculty

Rokuya Tanikawa, MD
Professor of Neurosurgery
Sapporo Teishinkai Hospital
Luis A. B. Borba, MD MSc, PhD
Professor of Neurosurgery
Federal University of Paraná
A. Samy Youssef, MD, PhD, MSc
Professor of Neurosurgery & Otolaryngology
University of Colorado
Peter Nakaji, MD
Professor of Neurosurgery
University of Arizona
Daniel Prevedello, MD
Professor of Neurosurgery
Ohio State University
Nickalus R. Khan, MD
University of Tennessee
Nirav J. Patel, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Harvard Medical School
Wael H. Mostafa, MD, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Carle Illinois College of Medicine

Agenda

***Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all 4 days

Course Registration

$1200 / resident or fellow in training
$2000 / practicing physician

Contact

For more information, please reach out to Tina Wang
Tina Wang, MA
Course Manager
TIWang@som.umaryland.edu
Email