The University of Minnesota Department of Neurosurgery is hosting the fifth annualsymposium on quality and safety, NeuroSafe 2020 – This symposium gives attendees anopportunity to learn about, discuss, and reflect upon what it takes to build the safestenvironments for neurosurgery patients throughout the country. We extend an open invitationfor the submission of abstracts for presentation during NeuroSafe 2020. Abstracts are to be150-250 words long and must be submitted electronically using the Abstract Template tonsafe@umn.edu

For 2020, we will select an abstract submitted by a neurosurgery resident to present akeynote session. You can identify your interest in this opportunity by selecting the residentcompetition as part of your abstract submission.

A representative from the University of Minnesota Neurosurgery Department will judge allentries. The abstracts will be used to select leaders for the resident keynote competition,individual breakout sessions and poster sessions.

The deadline to submit an abstract is February 07, 2020.

Chosen abstracts and registration details will be included in the acceptance letter that willbe sent via email by February 14, 2020.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us via email at nsafe@umn.eduor call 612-624-1207.

This innovative symposium will offer cutting-edge perspectives about quality and safetyrelated to:

Improvement efforts across all practice settings Outcomes and measures Challenges Leading the national conversation Building the safest environments for neurosurgery patients throughout the world.

We look forward to reviewing your abstract and hope to see you at NeuroSafe 2020.

More information on NeuroSafe 2020 can be found at z.umn.edu/neurosafe2020.

1. Main Abstract AuthorMain Author Name: Credentials:Institution Name:Mailing Address:Email Address:Cell and Office Number:Role:Author Bio:Assistant Contact Information: Name, Email and Office No.Twitter Handle:

2. Second Abstract AuthorMain Author Name: Credentials:Institution Name:Mailing Address:Email Address:Cell and Office Number:Role:Author Bio:Assistant Contact Information: Name, Email and Office No.

3. Third Abstract AuthorMain Author Name: Credentials:Institution Name:Mailing Address:Email Address:Cell and Office Number:Role:Author Bio:Assistant Contact Information: Name, Email and Office No:

ABSTRACT TITLE

Format & Computer Format Format: PPT, PDF, Imbedded Videos, Other Type of Computer: PC or MACUse own Laptop: Yes or No

Topic Category

Abstract Description (250 Words)

Key Words (List 5)1.2.3. 4. 5.

Learning Objectives (List 2 – 3)1. 2.3.4.5.

Core Competencies (List 3) 1.2.3.

Length of Time 15 minutes, 10 minutes, 5 minutes Q&A If selected I will attend (select one) __The Abstract Session Only __The Full Event