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04/29/2026

Join the SMISS Young Surgeons Committee for a webinar exploring the realities of adopting new surgical techniques early in practice. This session will examine the learning curve, share practical strategies for safe implementation, and offer insights from surgeons navigating innovation in real-world settings.

Reserve Your Spot: https://bit.ly/4vY9KOr

04/15/2026

Join ISASS and SMISS for an engaging and educational webinar exploring innovations in posterior cervical spine fixation.

Expert faculty will explore the PILAR™ technique, a next-generation approach to posterior cervical fusion.

During this educational session, faculty will examine the biomechanical principles behind the PILAR™ technique, share early clinical experience, and discuss how enabling technologies are supporting the shift beyond traditional fixation methods.

Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/426Rrc7

04/08/2026

Make plans to join us at the SMISS Annual Forum 2026, the premier global meeting dedicated exclusively to advancing minimally invasive spine surgery.

📍 Las Vegas | September 10–12, 2026

From cutting-edge technologies like robotics, navigation, and endoscopy to dynamic discussions led by world-renowned faculty, the Annual Forum delivers an unmatched opportunity to learn, collaborate, and innovate. This is where the brightest minds in minimally invasive spine surgery come together to shape the future of patient care.

03/25/2026

Final call for abstracts - 6th Annual SMISS AP Meeting

🗓 Submission Deadline: March 31, 2026

🏆 Bonus Opportunity: Top papers in the SMISS category will be considered for selection to win a Traveling Fellowship.

🔗 Learn more and submit your abstract: https://bit.ly/4sZqkLq

03/23/2026

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03/06/2026

Missed the Webinar? We’ve Got You Covered.

The recording of “CPT Coding & Billing Pearls and Pitfalls: A Peer-to-Peer Review” is now available to watch on the SMISS website.

This practical webinar features expert insights from spine surgeons who share real-world guidance on CPT coding, billing nuances, and common pitfalls to avoid in today’s evolving healthcare environment.

Whether you attended live or couldn’t join us, you can now access the discussion and valuable takeaways anytime.

▶️ Watch the recording: https://bit.ly/4rUuvIw

03/05/2026

Abstract Submissions Now Open for the 2026 SMISS Annual Forum

Last year’s Forum received a record number of abstract submissions, highlighting the incredible innovation and momentum within the minimally invasive spine surgery community. We look forward to building on that success in 2026 and showcasing the latest research, techniques, and technologies shaping the future of spine care.

Surgeons, researchers, and trainees are encouraged to submit their work for the opportunity to present alongside leading experts in the field.

🗓 Submission Deadline: May 18, 2026
http://bit.ly/4b9dnHQ

02/02/2026

Want to inspire the next generation of minimally invasive spine surgeons?

➡️ Apply by 2/9 to become a Traveling Fellowship Host Site! Partner with SMISS to help create a meaningful, hands-on experience for future leaders in spine surgery. smiss.org/smiss-traveling-fellowship-program

✨ Why become a Host Site? Hear directly from Drs. Iyer, Singh, and Mundis as they share firsthand insights and practical advice on what makes this program so meaningful for fellows and host institutions alike.

01/12/2026

Why host the 2026 Travelling Fellows? “It’s the greatest thing you’ll do for your institution.”

Hear Drs. Iyer, Singh, and Mundis share firsthand insights on why this program is so impactful and why hosting is truly transformative.

➡️ If your institution has what it takes to inspire the next generation of minimally invasive spine surgeons, apply today! smiss.org/smiss-traveling-fellowship-program

01/09/2026

📣 Now Accepting Host Site Applications for the 2026 SMISS Traveling Fellowship Program!

Hosting the Traveling Fellows is a unique opportunity to:
🔹 Showcase your program’s clinical excellence and innovation
🔹 Engage in meaningful academic and surgical exchange
🔹 Shape the next generation MISS leaders and create lifelong connections

Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/4puLUW8

11/24/2025

📣 SMISS is pleased to announce Dr. Luis Tumialan of Barrow Neurological Institute as the newest member of the SMISS Board of Directors!

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Tumialan on this well-deserved appointment. His expertise, vision, and dedication to advancing minimally invasive spine surgery will be tremendous assets to our society and to the surgeons we serve.

We look forward to his leadership and the contributions he will bring to the SMISS community.

Welcome, Dr. Tumialan!

11/18/2025

Make plans to join the SMISS AP Section and Drs. Guna P. Kalanchiam, Niraj Vasavada, Raymond Yip, and Arvind G. Kulkarni for a webinar on Sunday, November 23rd.

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Wheaton, IL
60187

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