Neurology 2

October 5-7, 2026

The Advanced Neurosurgery Level II course is for experienced neurosurgeons aiming to learn more technical procedures and spinal stabilizations, including cervical stabilization, AA stabilization, lumbar and thoracic stabilization, lumbosacral stabilization, corpectomy, and foraminotomy, with sessions featuring theoretical instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on practice on cadavers using specialized spinal instrumentation and SOP systems.

Course Location:
Viticus Group Nashville Center 1
811 Royal Parkway, Nashville, TN 37214

Date: October 5-7, 2026
Venue: Viticus Group Nashville Center 1
Category: Neurology
Enrollment Capacity: 12
CE Hours: 24
Cost: $3,200
Instructors:
Karl Kraus, DVM, MS, DACVS, Peter Early, DVM, DACVIM, Robert Bergman, DVM, MS, ACVIM (Neurology), Sean Sanders, DVM, Ph.D, ACVIM (Neurology)

ABOUT THIS COURSE

The Advanced Neurosurgery Surgery Level II course is designed for surgeons that are skilled at neurosurgery including laminectomies and ventral slot decompression and wish to expand their surgical repertoire to more technical procedures and spinal stabilizations. The skills taught will be SOP instrumentation, cervical stabilization with specialized SOP cervical plates, AA stabilization, lumbar and thoracic stabilization with SOP and pedicle screws, lumbosacral stabilization with SOP and pedicle screws, corpectomy, and foraminotomy. There will be five sessions beginning with theory and detailed step-by-step descriptions of the procedures followed by a demonstration of the procedure by an instructor on a cadaver. Participants will then perform the procedures on cadavers and can repeat the procedures as needed. Instrumentation will include standard surgical instrumentation, specialized spinal instrumentation, high-speed burr, drills, and SOP instrumentation and screws, specialized cervical SOP, and pedicle screw system.

Learning Objectives

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Karl Kraus, DVM, MS, DACVS

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Peter Early, DVM, DACVIM

Robert Bergman, DVM, MS, ACVIM (Neurology)

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Sean Sanders, DVM, Ph.D, ACVIM (Neurology)

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Hotel and Transportation Information

Preferred hotel options are available for WVC Academy Nashville participants, with select properties located within walking distance of the Viticus Group Nashville Center 1. Participants walking between nearby hotels and the Viticus campus should be aware that rain is possible; please plan accordingly.

Hotels - Book Your Stay

Viticus Group has secured preferred rates at the following partner hotels for WVC Academy Nashville participants:

Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport
Located adjacent to the Viticus Group Nashville Center 1, this hotel offers the closest access to the training facilities.

Element Nashville Airport
Located approximately 0.5 miles from Viticus Group Nashville Center 1, this hotel offers convenient access within walking distance.

Caption by Hyatt
Located in downtown Nashville approximately 9 miles from Viticus Group Nashville Center 1, this hotel provides convenient access to restaurants and entertainment.

Participants staying here will need to arrange their own transportation to and from Viticus Group Nashville Center 1.
Transportation

Airport Transportation

Element Nashville Airport and Home2 Suites both offer airport shuttle service. Please arrange airport transportation directly with your hotel. Shuttle schedules and availability may vary.

Hotel Transportation to Viticus Group Nashville Center 1

Element Nashville Airport:
Transportation between the hotel and the Viticus Group Nashville Center 1 will not be provided, as the facility is within walking distance. Complimentary shuttle service is available at the hotel both to-and-from the airport, and to-and-from locations within a 2-mile radius of the hotel, including the Viticus Group Nashville Center 1. Shuttle service must be scheduled in advance with the hotel front desk.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport:
Transportation between the hotel and the Viticus Group Nashville Center 1 will not be provided, as the facility is within walking distance.

Staying Elsewhere

If you choose to stay at Caption by Hyatt or another hotel in the Broadway or downtown areas, you will need to arrange your own transportation to-and-from Viticus Group Nashville Center 1. Transportation options may include taxi service, Uber, or Lyft.