For Physicians

    Since its inception in 1999, the American College of Physicians & Surgeons (ACP&S) has coordinated and sponsored ten Minimally Invasive Spine Update (MISU) courses. Dr. Merrill W. Reuter founded the ACP&S to work towards alleviating spine related pain and to promote the then new field of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS). The American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Medicine and Surgery (AAMISMS), founded by Dr. John C. Chiu, has also been an active sponsor of the MISU courses over the years. The picture on the left shows Dr. Merrill W. Reuter and Dr. John C. Chiu with a Chinese surgeon while visiting a Chinese hospital for the MISU course in Beijing, China in 2007. The MISU courses generally consist of live surgery, didactic sessions, hands-on workshops, multi-disciplinary symposium and course syllabus.  Course participants gain sufficient exposure to state of the art MISS procedures in total spine care, which improves the opportunities for their patients.

  The courses are open to all physicians and surgeons who practice spine-related medicine such as orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists, physiatrists and pain management/anesthesiologists.  Fellows, Residents and Allied Health Professionals are also encouraged to attend.  Our past faculty have been top-notch Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons from across the United States and the world, many who were pioneers in the field of MISS.  Participants have come from around the world to attend our courses.  To review our past courses please click on the link on upper left.

  We are not planning any meetings for 2009 but when we have our next meeting planned, we will announce it on our website. We look forward to our next MISU Course and to having you with us! If you have any questions please feel free to email us at the address below.

The MISU course have been jointly sponsored by the