Sixth Annual Stanford Complex Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery Course

Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 7:30 AM - Friday, August 7, 2026, 5:30 PM, Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge (LKSC), Stanford, CA

This conference aims to increase knowledge and skills surrounding the applications, challenges, and advantages of the endoscopic endonasal approach to the skull base. The course content is designed to address the surgical anatomy of the skull base from the endonasal perspective and will provide learners with the skills needed to perform an endoscopic endonasal approach to the skull base. The course will consist of hands-on dissection using state-of-the-art endoscopic equipment, high-quality injected specimens, 3D surgical anatomy lectures, live surgery, and interactive breakout sessions with a faculty panel offering "bring your own case" discussion.

To register, please visit https://med.stanford.edu/neurosurgery/news/events/2026-endoscopic-endonasal-course

REGISTRATION FEES:

Team: $5,250 (1 specimen, 2 participants)

Individual: $3,150 (1 specimen, 1 participant)

Resident/Fellow (letter from program director required): $2,100

LECTURES ONLY:

Individual Physician: $1,050

Resident/Fellow Resident/Fellow (letter from program director required): $525

Registration includes the course program booklet, access to our surgical video-library and didactic material (www.skullbaseatlas.com), hands-on anatomic dissection, ICA injury simulation exercise, and course-related meals/social events.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (28.50 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (28.50 hours)

1. Perform nasoseptal flap and endoscopic endonasal approach to the sellar region and anterior skull base.
2. Develop new skills to complete an endoscopic endonasal transclival approach
3. Perform endoscopic endonasal transpterygoid approach to middle cranial fossa
4. Review the compartments of the cavernous sinus from endonasal approach

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
 
Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 28.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Cancellation Policy
For cancellation policy, please visit https://med.stanford.edu/neurosurgery/news/events/2026-endoscopic-endonasal-course

Stanford University School of Medicine 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, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 Stanford University School of Medicine 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 visual, auditory, cognitive, or mobility accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME office.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency
The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: https://laneguides.stanford.edu/multicultural-health

For activity related questions, please contact
     Name: Jennie Visitacion
     Email: [email protected]

For CME general questions, please contact 
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Lectures

Berg Halls A-C, Second Floor @ Li Ka Shing Center (LKSC)
291 Campus Dr
Stanford CA 94305 USA

Hands-On

Clinical Anatomy Lab, Room 0135 @ Center for Clinical Sciences Research (CCSR)
269 Campus Dr
Stanford CA 94305 USA

Live Surgery Cases Presentation

Assembly Hall, Third Floor, Hospital Rooftop @ Stanford Hospital
500 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto CA 94304 USA

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Stanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity, except those listed in the table below. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.

We recognize the value of strategic partnerships in advancing medical education and improving patient outcomes and thank you for your time and consideration. By becoming a sponsor or exhibitor, you will help support Stanford Medicine's mission to address critical healthcare needs while making a meaningful impact on the success of our learning experiences.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Company products must be relevant to the program content. Stanford CME reserves the right to deny any application that does not meet this requirement.

Exhibitors/Sponsors and Stanford CME agree to abide by the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Stanford Medicine Industry Interactions Policy and Stanford CME Promotional Support Policy. Any actions that are not in accordance with the above stated policies may result in the removal of the exhibit/sponsor company and its representatives from the conference site, in which case no refund of exhibit/sponsor fees will be allowed.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Please contact Stanford CME Funding for cancellation details. 

The sponsor acknowledges that conducting marketing or promotional activities in any conference area except for their assigned space is prohibited. Commercial interests may not engage in sales, promotional activities, or distribute product-specific advertisements while in the designated location of the CE activity. CE activity space includes, but is not limited to, virtual lecture halls & virtual break out rooms.

To view the Exhibit & Sponsor prospectus, please click here. 

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NOTE - Do not register or pay as a supporter for this course until you have confirmed your support and signed a letter of agreement with the CME funding office. 

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