Inaugural Marcus Neuroscience Institute Spine Symposium

Boca Raton, FL US
April 13, 2024
 

Live Symposium | 8 Cat. 1
Saturday, April 13, 2024 | 8 a.m. - 4:05 p.m.
Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center

The Inaugural Marcus Neuroscience Institute Spine Symposium is a one-day academic event designed to help attendees expand their knowledge of the latest advances in the field of spine surgery through didactic lectures, interactive panel discussions and case-based presentations. Please join us to learn about the latest updates in spine care from the renowned guest faculty.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this symposium, participants should be better able to:

  • Identify different therapies for conservative management of chronic neck and back pain.
  • Discuss the emerging technologies being developed for complex spine surgery.
  • Describe how artificial intelligence can be used for preoperative planning and customized
    patient implants.
  • Describe how augmented reality guidance systems can be used to increase intraoperative
    accuracy, advance minimally invasive surgeries, and improve patient safety.
  • Discuss the rationale, advances, surgical tips, and complications associated with complex
    spine surgeries as well as address challenges related to patient selection and recovery.
  • Discuss healthcare economics associated with disc replacements and fusions.
  • Explain the role of a comprehensive multimodal team approach in the management of
    postoperative pain.
  • Discuss new strategies and roadblocks to avoid when developing a comprehensive spine
    center.

Who Should Attend

Spine Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Intensivists, Internal Medicine Physicians, General Practitioners, Hospitalists, Pain Management Physicians, Physical Therapists, Physiatrists, Residents, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Radiologic Technologists and all other interested healthcare professionals.

Registration and Fees

Physicians$55
Baptist Health Employees$0
Physicians-in-Training*$35
Students$0
Other$35

* Registration must be accompanied by a letter from the Fellowship/Residency Director.

Event date: Saturday, April 13, 2024

Cancellations must be received by Friday, March 29, 2024 to receive a refund of the registration fee, less a $25 administrative fee. Registration fees are not refundable after Friday, March 29, 2024. 

Course Summary
Available credit: 
  • 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 8.00 General certificate of attendance
  • 8.00 Nurse Practitioners
  • 8.00 Florida Board of Nursing
  • 8.00 Florida Board of Pharmacy
  • 6.00 Florida Bureau of Radiation Control
  • 3.50 Florida Board of Respiratory Therapy
Course opens: 
01/22/2024
Course expires: 
04/30/2024
Event starts: 
04/13/2024 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
04/13/2024 - 4:30pm EDT
Cost:
$1.00

Agenda

7:15 - 8:00 a.m.Breakfast and Visit Exhibits
8:00 – 8:20 a.m.Welcome and Introductions
Warren R. Selman, M.D.
8:20 – 8:40 a.m.Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and Emerging Technologies in Neurosurgery
Timothy E. O’Connor, M.D., FACP
8:40 – 9:00 a.m.Variations on Surgical Options and Techniques for Cervical Spine Conditions: Lessons From 25 Years of Complex Spine Surgery
Frank D. Vrionis, M.D., Ph.D., MPH
9:00 – 9:20 a.m.Techniques for Improving Anterior Cervical Outcomes
Matthew R. Moore, M.D. FAANS, FACS
9:20 – 9:40 a.m.Spine Disc Replacement vs Fusion: What’s the Best Option
Evan M. Packer, M.D., FAANS, FACS
9:40 – 10:00 a.m.Managing Adult Spinal Deformities
Elias Dakwar, M.D., FAANS
10:00 – 10:10 a.m.Question & Answer Session
10:10 – 10:35 a.m.Break and Visit Exhibitors
10:35 – 10:40 a.m.Introductions
10:40 – 11:00 a.m.Postoperative Pain Management
Marc S. Cohen, M.D., MPH
11:00 – 11:20 a.m.

CyberKnife Stereotactic RadioSurgery: How Radiation Oncology Modalities Can Complement Spine Surgery
Anurag Argawal, M.D.

11:20 – 11:40 a.m.Spinal Vascular Malformations Treatment: State of the Art
Italo Linfante, M.D.
11:40 a.m. – 12:00 noonManagement of Malignant Tumors of the Vertebral Column
Timothy Miller, M.D.
12:00 noon – 12:10 p.m.Question & Answer Session
12:10 – 1:00 p.m.Lunch and Product Theater
1:00 – 1:05 p.m.Introductions
1:05 – 1:25 p.m.Vertebral Compressions Fractures
Frank D. Vrionis, M.D., Ph.D., MPH
1:25 – 1:45 p.m.Advances in Spinal Cord Stimulation: Closed Loop Stimulation
Seif Elbualy, M.D.
1:45 – 2:05 p.m.Radiofrequency Ablation for Spinal Facet Joint Pain
Man Q. Le, M.D.
2:05 – 2:25 p.m.Conservative Management of Low Back - Physical Therapy Utilizing the McKenzie Method
Richard H. Haglen, MSPT
2:25 – 2:35 p.m.Question & Answer Session
2:35 – 2:50 p.m.Break and Visit Exhibitors
2:50 – 2:55 p.m.Introductions
2:55 – 3:15 p.m.Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Fusion
Evan M. Packer, M.D., FAANS, FACS
3:15 – 3:35 p.m.Emerging Technologies in Spine Surgery
Timothy Miller, M.D.
3:35 – 3:45 p.m.Question & Answer Session
3:45 – 4:05 p.m.Panel Discussion
4:05 p.m.Adjourn

NOTE: Schedule subject to change.

Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center
5150 Town Center Cir
Boca Raton, FL 33486
United States
+1 (561) 368-9223

COVID-19 Protocols for All Attendees, Exhibitors and Vendors

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 test is no longer required to attend a Baptist Health CME conference or symposium.

Baptist Health's in-person COVID-19 policy is subject to change based on COVID-19 community levels and any updated guidance from CDC and/or federal or state officials in localities hosting a Baptist Health in-person meeting or event. Baptist Health reserves the right to modify its COVID-19 related procedures and health screening protocols in its sole discretion at any time. Participants will be informed of any such changes on an ongoing basis.

Masks are welcome but not required. Please understand and respect that wearing a mask is a personal and individual choice of your fellow conference attendees.  Masks will made available for attendees onsite at conferences upon request.

Symposium Directors

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Timothy Miller, M.D.
Neurosurgery
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Director of Functional Neurosurgery
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
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Timothy O'Connor M.D.
Director, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Spine Surgery
Department of Neurosurgery
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Bethesda Hospital
Boynton Beach, Florida
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Baptist Health South Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
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Evan M. Packer, M.D., MBA, FAANS, FACS
Neurosurgeon
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Medical Director of Neurosurgery
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
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Sanya Arscott, BSN, RN, PMGT-BC
Spine Program Supervisor
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida

Panelists

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Kimberly D. Brown, R.N., MSN NE-BC
Assistant Vice President
Surgical Services
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
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Wendy Elliott, MBA/HCM; M.A. CCC-SP
Assistant Vice President
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
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Samer Fahmy, M.D.
Chief Medical Executive of Quality
Patient Safety and Informatics
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida
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Genie Lieberman, M.S., MBA, OT/L
Director
Gloria Drummond Physical Rehabilitation Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida

Faculty

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Anurag Argawal, M.D.
Radiation Oncologist
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute
Boca Raton, Florida
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Marc S. Cohen, M.D.
Anesthesiologist and Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Interventional Pain and Wellness Center 
Boca Raton, Florida
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Elias Dakwar, M.D., FAANS
Board-Certified Neurosurgeon
Medical Director of the Deformity Spine Surgery Program
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health South Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
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Seif Elbualy, M.D.
Anesthesiologist
Director of Interventional Pain Management
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
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Richard H. Haglen, MSPT
Outpatient Rehab Supervisor
Gloria Drummond Physical Rehabilitation Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
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Man Q. Le, M.D.
Pain Medicine
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
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Italo Linfante, M.D., FAHA
Director, Interventional Neuroradiology
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Clinical Professor
Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Florida International University 
Past President
Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN)
Miami, Florida
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Matthew R. Moore, M.D. FAANS, FACS
Director, Integrated Neurosurgery
Department of Neurosurgery
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
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Warren R. Selman, M.D.
Neurosurgeon
Chief Medical Executive
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Boca Raton, Florida
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Frank D. Vrionis, M.D., Ph.D., MPH
Chief of Neurosurgery
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Helen and Steven Weicholz Cell Therapy Laboratory
Baptist Health – Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Professor, Department of Surgery
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida

Accreditation

Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6 years as a provider of CME for physicians.

Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been approved for a total of 8.0 credit hours, CE Broker Course #20-1164266, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine and by the Florida Council of Physician Assistants.

This activity has also been approved for 8 credit hours for Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Pharmacists and Techs and Respiratory Therapists. Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.

This activity has been approved for 6 Hours (Cat A/Technical Development) by the Florida Bureau of Radiation Control, Provider #3201106, Course#27000353, Expiration Date 1/31/2027

Approval pending for Florida Physical Therapy Association for 9.5 CEUs , FPTA Accreditation Provider #50-4321.
 

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts CEs accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANPCB for further guidelines.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ claimed by physicians attending live events certified and organized in the United States for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ can be claimed through the agreement on mutual recognition of credits between UEMS and AMA, considered as being equal to the European Continuous Medical Education Credits (ECMEC©) granted by the UEMS. One AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is equivalent to one (1) hour of European EACCME Credit (ECMEC©). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Disclaimer

Baptist Health South Florida presents this CME activity for use by healthcare professionals for educational purposes only. Opinions, perspectives and information presented by the faculty represent their ideas and views, and participants should carefully consider all available scientific data before acting on knowledge gained through this activity. Additionally, participants should consult the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approved uses prior to prescribing medications or utilizing medical devices discussed in this activity.

While Baptist Health makes reasonable efforts to ensure that accurate information is presented, no warranty, expressed or implied, is offered. Participants should rely on their own clinical judgment, knowledge and experience before applying information acquired to their professional use.

Available Credit

  • 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 8.00 General certificate of attendance
  • 8.00 Nurse Practitioners
  • 8.00 Florida Board of Nursing
  • 8.00 Florida Board of Pharmacy
  • 6.00 Florida Bureau of Radiation Control
  • 3.50 Florida Board of Respiratory Therapy

We gratefully acknowledge the following exhibitors:

Abbott

Baxter Healthcare

Cerapedics

Gloria Drummond Physical Rehabilitation Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital

Marcus Neuroscience Institute 

Medtronic

Orthofix

Pacira Biosciences

Relievant MedSystems

SMI Cold Therapy

Surgentec

We welcome the following companies as first-time exhibitors:

Astura Medical                                                                                   Saluda Medical

                                                 SI-Bone

Price

Cost:
$1.00
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