2026 Marcus Neuroscience Institute Brain and Spine Symposium Evaluation - Day 2

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Please score your agreement with or assessment of the following questions and statements by rating on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest level of satisfaction or agreement. *

Scoring Key: 5=Strongly Agree 4=Agree 3=Neutral 2=Disagree 1=Strongly Disagree

	5	4	3	2	1
The information and/or skills learned will enhance my professional competence or ability.	The information and/or skills learned will enhance my professional competence or ability. - 5	The information and/or skills learned will enhance my professional competence or ability. - 4	The information and/or skills learned will enhance my professional competence or ability. - 3	The information and/or skills learned will enhance my professional competence or ability. - 2	The information and/or skills learned will enhance my professional competence or ability. - 1
This activity conveyed information which will assist me in improving the health and/or treatment outcomes of of my patients.	This activity conveyed information which will assist me in improving the health and/or treatment outcomes of of my patients. - 5	This activity conveyed information which will assist me in improving the health and/or treatment outcomes of of my patients. - 4	This activity conveyed information which will assist me in improving the health and/or treatment outcomes of of my patients. - 3	This activity conveyed information which will assist me in improving the health and/or treatment outcomes of of my patients. - 2	This activity conveyed information which will assist me in improving the health and/or treatment outcomes of of my patients. - 1

How confident are you in your ability to: *

5 = High level of confidence 4 = Moderately high level of confidence 3 = Average level of confidence 2 = Low level of confidence 1 = No level of confidence Not applicable|Not applicable

	5	4	3	2	1	Not applicable
Describe how augmented reality guidance systems can be used to increase intraoperative accuracy, advance minimally invasive surgeries and improve patient safety.	Describe how augmented reality guidance systems can be used to increase intraoperative accuracy, advance minimally invasive surgeries and improve patient safety. - 5	Describe how augmented reality guidance systems can be used to increase intraoperative accuracy, advance minimally invasive surgeries and improve patient safety. - 4	Describe how augmented reality guidance systems can be used to increase intraoperative accuracy, advance minimally invasive surgeries and improve patient safety. - 3	Describe how augmented reality guidance systems can be used to increase intraoperative accuracy, advance minimally invasive surgeries and improve patient safety. - 2	Describe how augmented reality guidance systems can be used to increase intraoperative accuracy, advance minimally invasive surgeries and improve patient safety. - 1	Describe how augmented reality guidance systems can be used to increase intraoperative accuracy, advance minimally invasive surgeries and improve patient safety. - Not applicable
Explain the role of a comprehensive multimodal team approach in the management of postoperative pain.	Explain the role of a comprehensive multimodal team approach in the management of postoperative pain. - 5	Explain the role of a comprehensive multimodal team approach in the management of postoperative pain. - 4	Explain the role of a comprehensive multimodal team approach in the management of postoperative pain. - 3	Explain the role of a comprehensive multimodal team approach in the management of postoperative pain. - 2	Explain the role of a comprehensive multimodal team approach in the management of postoperative pain. - 1	Explain the role of a comprehensive multimodal team approach in the management of postoperative pain. - Not applicable
Discuss essential tremors and the use of high-intensity focused ultrasound to manage tremors.	Discuss essential tremors and the use of high-intensity focused ultrasound to manage tremors. - 5	Discuss essential tremors and the use of high-intensity focused ultrasound to manage tremors. - 4	Discuss essential tremors and the use of high-intensity focused ultrasound to manage tremors. - 3	Discuss essential tremors and the use of high-intensity focused ultrasound to manage tremors. - 2	Discuss essential tremors and the use of high-intensity focused ultrasound to manage tremors. - 1	Discuss essential tremors and the use of high-intensity focused ultrasound to manage tremors. - Not applicable
Describe the role of neuropsychological testing in neurological patients.	Describe the role of neuropsychological testing in neurological patients. - 5	Describe the role of neuropsychological testing in neurological patients. - 4	Describe the role of neuropsychological testing in neurological patients. - 3	Describe the role of neuropsychological testing in neurological patients. - 2	Describe the role of neuropsychological testing in neurological patients. - 1	Describe the role of neuropsychological testing in neurological patients. - Not applicable
Identify new medications for epilepsy patients and updates of epilepsy management.	Identify new medications for epilepsy patients and updates of epilepsy management. - 5	Identify new medications for epilepsy patients and updates of epilepsy management. - 4	Identify new medications for epilepsy patients and updates of epilepsy management. - 3	Identify new medications for epilepsy patients and updates of epilepsy management. - 2	Identify new medications for epilepsy patients and updates of epilepsy management. - 1	Identify new medications for epilepsy patients and updates of epilepsy management. - Not applicable

How satisfied or dissatisfied were you with the Speaker's effectiveness in addressing the learning objectives? *

Scoring Key: 5=Strongly satisfied 4= Somewhat satisfied 3=Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 2= Somewhat dissatisfied 1=Strongly dissatisfied NA= Not Applicable

	5	4	3	2	1	NA
Minimally Invasive Approaches for Brain Tumors: Shrinking the “Inoperable” - Warren R. Selman, M.D.	Minimally Invasive Approaches for Brain Tumors: Shrinking the “Inoperable” - Warren R. Selman, M.D. - 5	Minimally Invasive Approaches for Brain Tumors: Shrinking the “Inoperable” - Warren R. Selman, M.D. - 4	Minimally Invasive Approaches for Brain Tumors: Shrinking the “Inoperable” - Warren R. Selman, M.D. - 3	Minimally Invasive Approaches for Brain Tumors: Shrinking the “Inoperable” - Warren R. Selman, M.D. - 2	Minimally Invasive Approaches for Brain Tumors: Shrinking the “Inoperable” - Warren R. Selman, M.D. - 1	Minimally Invasive Approaches for Brain Tumors: Shrinking the “Inoperable” - Warren R. Selman, M.D. - NA
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Transforming Treatment for Essential Tremors - Justin Sporrer, M.D.	High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Transforming Treatment for Essential Tremors - Justin Sporrer, M.D. - 5	High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Transforming Treatment for Essential Tremors - Justin Sporrer, M.D. - 4	High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Transforming Treatment for Essential Tremors - Justin Sporrer, M.D. - 3	High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Transforming Treatment for Essential Tremors - Justin Sporrer, M.D. - 2	High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Transforming Treatment for Essential Tremors - Justin Sporrer, M.D. - 1	High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Transforming Treatment for Essential Tremors - Justin Sporrer, M.D. - NA
Brain Metastases and Modern Management - Surabhi Ranjan, M.D., FACP	Brain Metastases and Modern Management - Surabhi Ranjan, M.D., FACP - 5	Brain Metastases and Modern Management - Surabhi Ranjan, M.D., FACP - 4	Brain Metastases and Modern Management - Surabhi Ranjan, M.D., FACP - 3	Brain Metastases and Modern Management - Surabhi Ranjan, M.D., FACP - 2	Brain Metastases and Modern Management - Surabhi Ranjan, M.D., FACP - 1	Brain Metastases and Modern Management - Surabhi Ranjan, M.D., FACP - NA
Current Evidence and Emerging Role of Proton Beam Therapy in Adult Glioma - Minesh P. Mehta, M.D. FASTRO	Current Evidence and Emerging Role of Proton Beam Therapy in Adult Glioma - Minesh P. Mehta, M.D. FASTRO - 5	Current Evidence and Emerging Role of Proton Beam Therapy in Adult Glioma - Minesh P. Mehta, M.D. FASTRO - 4	Current Evidence and Emerging Role of Proton Beam Therapy in Adult Glioma - Minesh P. Mehta, M.D. FASTRO - 3	Current Evidence and Emerging Role of Proton Beam Therapy in Adult Glioma - Minesh P. Mehta, M.D. FASTRO - 2	Current Evidence and Emerging Role of Proton Beam Therapy in Adult Glioma - Minesh P. Mehta, M.D. FASTRO - 1	Current Evidence and Emerging Role of Proton Beam Therapy in Adult Glioma - Minesh P. Mehta, M.D. FASTRO - NA
Central Nervous System Tumor Board	Central Nervous System Tumor Board - 5	Central Nervous System Tumor Board - 4	Central Nervous System Tumor Board - 3	Central Nervous System Tumor Board - 2	Central Nervous System Tumor Board - 1	Central Nervous System Tumor Board - NA
Cervical Disc Replacement vs ACDF - Evan Packer, M.D.	Cervical Disc Replacement vs ACDF - Evan Packer, M.D. - 5	Cervical Disc Replacement vs ACDF - Evan Packer, M.D. - 4	Cervical Disc Replacement vs ACDF - Evan Packer, M.D. - 3	Cervical Disc Replacement vs ACDF - Evan Packer, M.D. - 2	Cervical Disc Replacement vs ACDF - Evan Packer, M.D. - 1	Cervical Disc Replacement vs ACDF - Evan Packer, M.D. - NA
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists as a Preoperative Optimization Tool in Spine Surgery - Angel Rodolfo Alejandro, M.D.	GLP-1 Receptor Agonists as a Preoperative Optimization Tool in Spine Surgery - Angel Rodolfo Alejandro, M.D. - 5	GLP-1 Receptor Agonists as a Preoperative Optimization Tool in Spine Surgery - Angel Rodolfo Alejandro, M.D. - 4	GLP-1 Receptor Agonists as a Preoperative Optimization Tool in Spine Surgery - Angel Rodolfo Alejandro, M.D. - 3	GLP-1 Receptor Agonists as a Preoperative Optimization Tool in Spine Surgery - Angel Rodolfo Alejandro, M.D. - 2	GLP-1 Receptor Agonists as a Preoperative Optimization Tool in Spine Surgery - Angel Rodolfo Alejandro, M.D. - 1	GLP-1 Receptor Agonists as a Preoperative Optimization Tool in Spine Surgery - Angel Rodolfo Alejandro, M.D. - NA
Back Pain to Spine Pathology: When to Refer, When to Reassure Guidance for Primary Care and Nursing on Early Recognition of Red Flags and Referral Timing - Elias Dakwar, M.D., FAANS	Back Pain to Spine Pathology: When to Refer, When to Reassure Guidance for Primary Care and Nursing on Early Recognition of Red Flags and Referral Timing - Elias Dakwar, M.D., FAANS - 5	Back Pain to Spine Pathology: When to Refer, When to Reassure Guidance for Primary Care and Nursing on Early Recognition of Red Flags and Referral Timing - Elias Dakwar, M.D., FAANS - 4	Back Pain to Spine Pathology: When to Refer, When to Reassure Guidance for Primary Care and Nursing on Early Recognition of Red Flags and Referral Timing - Elias Dakwar, M.D., FAANS - 3	Back Pain to Spine Pathology: When to Refer, When to Reassure Guidance for Primary Care and Nursing on Early Recognition of Red Flags and Referral Timing - Elias Dakwar, M.D., FAANS - 2	Back Pain to Spine Pathology: When to Refer, When to Reassure Guidance for Primary Care and Nursing on Early Recognition of Red Flags and Referral Timing - Elias Dakwar, M.D., FAANS - 1	Back Pain to Spine Pathology: When to Refer, When to Reassure Guidance for Primary Care and Nursing on Early Recognition of Red Flags and Referral Timing - Elias Dakwar, M.D., FAANS - NA
Optimizing the Patient Before the First Incision: The Primary Care Perspective in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Spine Pathways - Tara E. Levine-Polinsky, M.D.	Optimizing the Patient Before the First Incision: The Primary Care Perspective in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Spine Pathways - Tara E. Levine-Polinsky, M.D. - 5	Optimizing the Patient Before the First Incision: The Primary Care Perspective in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Spine Pathways - Tara E. Levine-Polinsky, M.D. - 4	Optimizing the Patient Before the First Incision: The Primary Care Perspective in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Spine Pathways - Tara E. Levine-Polinsky, M.D. - 3	Optimizing the Patient Before the First Incision: The Primary Care Perspective in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Spine Pathways - Tara E. Levine-Polinsky, M.D. - 2	Optimizing the Patient Before the First Incision: The Primary Care Perspective in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Spine Pathways - Tara E. Levine-Polinsky, M.D. - 1	Optimizing the Patient Before the First Incision: The Primary Care Perspective in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Spine Pathways - Tara E. Levine-Polinsky, M.D. - NA
Spine ERAS: Optimizing Patient Outcomes and Postoperative Recovery - Leslie A. Renfro, M.D.	Spine ERAS: Optimizing Patient Outcomes and Postoperative Recovery - Leslie A. Renfro, M.D. - 5	Spine ERAS: Optimizing Patient Outcomes and Postoperative Recovery - Leslie A. Renfro, M.D. - 4	Spine ERAS: Optimizing Patient Outcomes and Postoperative Recovery - Leslie A. Renfro, M.D. - 3	Spine ERAS: Optimizing Patient Outcomes and Postoperative Recovery - Leslie A. Renfro, M.D. - 2	Spine ERAS: Optimizing Patient Outcomes and Postoperative Recovery - Leslie A. Renfro, M.D. - 1	Spine ERAS: Optimizing Patient Outcomes and Postoperative Recovery - Leslie A. Renfro, M.D. - NA
Chronic Pain and Pain Pumps - Marc S. Cohen, M.D., M.S., DABA	Chronic Pain and Pain Pumps - Marc S. Cohen, M.D., M.S., DABA - 5	Chronic Pain and Pain Pumps - Marc S. Cohen, M.D., M.S., DABA - 4	Chronic Pain and Pain Pumps - Marc S. Cohen, M.D., M.S., DABA - 3	Chronic Pain and Pain Pumps - Marc S. Cohen, M.D., M.S., DABA - 2	Chronic Pain and Pain Pumps - Marc S. Cohen, M.D., M.S., DABA - 1	Chronic Pain and Pain Pumps - Marc S. Cohen, M.D., M.S., DABA - NA
Emerging and Novel Opioid Alternatives in Acute Pain (2026 Update) - Michelle Krichbaum, Pharm.D., BCPP	Emerging and Novel Opioid Alternatives in Acute Pain (2026 Update) - Michelle Krichbaum, Pharm.D., BCPP - 5	Emerging and Novel Opioid Alternatives in Acute Pain (2026 Update) - Michelle Krichbaum, Pharm.D., BCPP - 4	Emerging and Novel Opioid Alternatives in Acute Pain (2026 Update) - Michelle Krichbaum, Pharm.D., BCPP - 3	Emerging and Novel Opioid Alternatives in Acute Pain (2026 Update) - Michelle Krichbaum, Pharm.D., BCPP - 2	Emerging and Novel Opioid Alternatives in Acute Pain (2026 Update) - Michelle Krichbaum, Pharm.D., BCPP - 1	Emerging and Novel Opioid Alternatives in Acute Pain (2026 Update) - Michelle Krichbaum, Pharm.D., BCPP - NA
Swallowing Screening Guidelines for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Patients (ACDF): A Nursing Approach with a Speech Language Pathologist Collaboration - Ruxandra Ciuca, M.S., CCC-SLP	Swallowing Screening Guidelines for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Patients (ACDF): A Nursing Approach with a Speech Language Pathologist Collaboration - Ruxandra Ciuca, M.S., CCC-SLP - 5	Swallowing Screening Guidelines for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Patients (ACDF): A Nursing Approach with a Speech Language Pathologist Collaboration - Ruxandra Ciuca, M.S., CCC-SLP - 4	Swallowing Screening Guidelines for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Patients (ACDF): A Nursing Approach with a Speech Language Pathologist Collaboration - Ruxandra Ciuca, M.S., CCC-SLP - 3	Swallowing Screening Guidelines for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Patients (ACDF): A Nursing Approach with a Speech Language Pathologist Collaboration - Ruxandra Ciuca, M.S., CCC-SLP - 2	Swallowing Screening Guidelines for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Patients (ACDF): A Nursing Approach with a Speech Language Pathologist Collaboration - Ruxandra Ciuca, M.S., CCC-SLP - 1	Swallowing Screening Guidelines for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Patients (ACDF): A Nursing Approach with a Speech Language Pathologist Collaboration - Ruxandra Ciuca, M.S., CCC-SLP - NA
Intraoperative Spinal Navigation Concepts - Anthony Frempong-Boadu, M.D.	Intraoperative Spinal Navigation Concepts - Anthony Frempong-Boadu, M.D. - 5	Intraoperative Spinal Navigation Concepts - Anthony Frempong-Boadu, M.D. - 4	Intraoperative Spinal Navigation Concepts - Anthony Frempong-Boadu, M.D. - 3	Intraoperative Spinal Navigation Concepts - Anthony Frempong-Boadu, M.D. - 2	Intraoperative Spinal Navigation Concepts - Anthony Frempong-Boadu, M.D. - 1	Intraoperative Spinal Navigation Concepts - Anthony Frempong-Boadu, M.D. - NA
Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence in Spine Surgery - Timothy O’Connor, M.D., FACP	Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence in Spine Surgery - Timothy O’Connor, M.D., FACP - 5	Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence in Spine Surgery - Timothy O’Connor, M.D., FACP - 4	Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence in Spine Surgery - Timothy O’Connor, M.D., FACP - 3	Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence in Spine Surgery - Timothy O’Connor, M.D., FACP - 2	Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence in Spine Surgery - Timothy O’Connor, M.D., FACP - 1	Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence in Spine Surgery - Timothy O’Connor, M.D., FACP - NA
Age, Race Gender and Implicit Bias in Pain Management - Sanya K Arscott, BSN RN	Age, Race Gender and Implicit Bias in Pain Management - Sanya K Arscott, BSN RN - 5	Age, Race Gender and Implicit Bias in Pain Management - Sanya K Arscott, BSN RN - 4	Age, Race Gender and Implicit Bias in Pain Management - Sanya K Arscott, BSN RN - 3	Age, Race Gender and Implicit Bias in Pain Management - Sanya K Arscott, BSN RN - 2	Age, Race Gender and Implicit Bias in Pain Management - Sanya K Arscott, BSN RN - 1	Age, Race Gender and Implicit Bias in Pain Management - Sanya K Arscott, BSN RN - NA

Was this course fair, balanced and without commercial bias? *

Yes

No

If you checked "No,” please explain why: *

As a result of my participation in this Symposium, I commit to make the following changes to my clinical practice: *

I will be able to describe how multidisciplinary collaboration improves surgical and nonsurgical outcomes.

I will be able to recognize the shared roles of neurosurgeons, primary care, nurses, and allied health professionals in optimizing recovery and long-term outcomes.

1|I will be able to identify different therapies for conservative management of chronic neck and back pain.

I will be able to apply evidence-based strategies (e.g., ERAS, metabolic optimization, technology integration) to enhance continuity of care.

Not applicable to my practice.

I do not agree with the recommendations presented.

I am retired.

How many patients will you see in your practice who will likely be impacted by what you learned at this activity? *

What, if any, new skills/strategies will you apply in your clinical practice? *

What are the potential barriers or obstacles that might prevent you from implementing new strategies you learned at this activity? *

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2026 Marcus Neuroscience Institute Brain and Spine Symposium Evaluation - Day 2