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SIF Leadership at the Helm of SSF’s 10th Annual Robotics Course

Drs. Terrence T. Kim, Doniel Drazin, and J. Patrick Johnson with text that reads SSF Robotics Everything Cool in Spine Surgery.
Drs. Terrence T. Kim, Doniel Drazin, and J. Patrick Johnson.

The Seattle Science Foundation’s 10th Annual “Everything Cool in Spine Surgery” Robotics Course will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Seattle, WA. This year’s program is uniquely guided by leadership from the Spine Institute Foundation. Course Co-Chairs Drs. J. Patrick Johnson, Terrence T. Kim, and Doniel Drazin are not only renowned educators and surgeons but also Directors of the Spine Institute Foundation. Their dual roles bring a unified vision: bridging SIF’s mission of advancing research, innovation, and physician education with SSF’s role as a global hub for surgical training. The result is a program shaped by leaders working across two of the most influential organizations in spine care.

Course Co-Chairs

  • J. Patrick Johnson, MD — President & CEO, Spine Institute Foundation; Director, Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship Program, Cedars-Sinai
  • Terrence T. Kim, MD — Director of Education, Spine Fellowship Training Program, Spine Institute Foundation; Director of Education and Fellowship, Cedars-Sinai
  • Doniel Drazin, MD — Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Spine Institute Foundation; EvergreenHealth, Kirkland, WA
  • Jens R. Chapman, MD — Complex Spine Surgeon, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle, WA

With three of the four faculty also serving as Spine Institute Foundation leaders, the Robotics Course embodies a shared mission: bridging SIF’s commitment to advancing research, technology, and education with SSF’s global platform for hands-on surgical training.

What to Expect

  • Live surgical demonstrations
  • Hands-on robotics and navigation showcase
  • Interactive Q&A with faculty
  • Debates on guidelines and controversies in spine surgery
  • 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ available

Who Should Attend

Neurosurgeons, orthopedic spine surgeons, fellows, residents, and allied healthcare professionals interested in the latest advancements in robotics, navigation, and minimally invasive spine techniques.

When & Where

📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025
📍 Seattle Science Foundation, Seattle, WA
💻 Hybrid format — attend in person or virtually

Registration

Learn more and register here → https://ssf.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=5&EID=1554