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ForwardIntroduction to Gamma Knife® ICON™ Training Course
Agenda
Monday, February 6
| 7:50 a.m. | Introductions and Course Outline Rupesh Kotecha, M.D. |
| 8:00 a.m. | Stereotactic Frame Placement: Application and Use in Practice Vitaly Siomin, M.D. |
| 8:30 a.m. | Pearls and Pitfalls in Imaging the Patient Undergoing Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Kevin J. Abrams, M.D. |
| 9:15 a.m. | Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Clinical Practice Minesh P. Mehta, M.D. |
| 10:00 a.m. | Break |
| 10:15 a.m. | Evolution of Gamma Knife to ICON Michael W. McDermott, M.D. |
| 10:45 a.m. | Gamma Knife ICON Technology Additions: Frameless Treatments, CBCT and HDMM Alonso N. Gutierrez, Ph.D. |
| 11:15 a.m. | Basic Treatment Planning Ranjini Tolakanahalli, Ph.D. |
| 12:15 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. | Practical Introduction to the Gamma Knife Machine - Radiation Unit - Patient Positioning System - Control System Jay Forsythe (Elekta) |
| 1:45 p.m. | Break |
| 2:00 p.m. | Radiosurgery Workflow Demonstrations - Stereotactic Frame Principles - Creating the Optimal Mask Michael W. McDermott, M.D. D Jay Wieczorek, Ph.D. Gamma Knife Therapists |
| 4:00 p.m. | Mock Workflow Demonstration Rupesh Kotecha, M.D. D Jay Wieczorek, Ph.D. Gamma Knife Therapists |
| 5:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
| 5:15 p.m. | Tour of Miami Cancer Institute |
Tuesday, February 7
| 7:50 a.m. | Daily Recap and Questions Rupesh Kotecha, M.D. |
| 8:00 a.m. | Radiosurgery Physics Alonso N. Gutierrez, Ph.D. |
| 8:30 a.m. | Radiosurgery Planning Strategies D Jay Wieczorek, Ph.D. |
| 9:30 a.m. | Break |
| 9:45 a.m. | Treatment Planning Capabilities and Machine Operations Jay Forsythe (Elekta) |
| 11:00 a.m. | Practical Physics Principles and Quality Assurance D Jay Wieczorek, Ph.D. |
| 11:20 a.m. | Gamma Knife Safety and Clearance Procedures D Jay Wieczorek, Ph.D. |
| 11:40 a.m. | Treatment Planning System Administration D Jay Wieczorek, Ph.D. |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 12:45 p.m. | Programmatic Essentials: Nursing Preparation, Coordination and Care of the Gamma Knife Patient Clare M. Morales, R. N. Haley R. Appel, PA-C |
| 1:15 p.m. | Stereotactic Image Distortion and Historical Errors Alonso N. Gutierrez, Ph.D. |
| 1:35 p.m. | Maximizing Gamma Knife Accuracy: Inherent Limitations Alonso N. Gutierrez, Ph.D. |
| 2:00 p.m. | Radiosurgery for Benign Tumors: Vestibular Schwannomas Carolina Benjamin, M.D. |
| 2:45 p.m. | Break |
| 3:00 p.m. | Treatment Planning Session Rupesh Kotecha, M.D. D Jay Wieczorek, Ph.D. |
| 4:00 p.m. | Machine Demonstrations - Safety Procedures - Clearance Procedures - Quality Assurance - Emergency Procedures Rupesh Kotecha, M.D. D Jay Wieczorek, Ph.D. Gamma Knife Therapists |
| 5:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
| 5:15 p.m. | Tour of Miami Cancer Institute |
Wednesday, February 8
| 7:30 a.m. | Machine Physics QA Ranjini Tolakanahalli, Ph.D. D Jay Wieczorek, Ph.D. |
| 7:50 a.m. | Daily Recap and Questions Rupesh Kotecha, M.D. |
| 8:00: a.m. | Participant Breakout Session - Frame Placement (Neurosurgeons) - Making a Mask (Radiation Oncologists) - QA/Safety/Clearance Procedures (Physicists) - Treatment Planning Exercises Michael W. McDermott, M.D. Rupesh Kotecha, M.D. D Jay Wieczorek, Ph.D. |
| 10:30 a.m. | Break |
| 10:45 a.m. | Radiosurgery for Benign Tumors: Pituitary Adenomas Matthew D. Hall, M.D. |
| 11:30 a.m. | Radiosurgery for Benign Tumors: Meningiomas Michael W. McDermott, M.D. |
| Noon | Basic Radiology of Radiosurgery Michael D. Chuong, M.D. |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. | Principles of Pediatric Radiosurgery: Neurosurgery Toba Niazi, M.D. |
| 1:45 p.m. | Building a Radiosurgery Program Rupesh Kotecha, M.D. |
| 2:00 p.m. | Radiosurgery for Brain Metastasis Rupesh Kotecha, M.D. |
| 3:00 p.m. | Break |
| 3:15 p.m. | Gamma Knife Commissioning D Jay Wieczorek, Ph.D. |
| 3:40 p.m. | Coding and Reimbursement Denise C. Aponte, RT(T) |
| 4:00 p.m. | Treatment Planning Session Rupesh Kotecha, M.D. D Jay Wieczorek, Ph.D. |
| 4:45 p.m. | Adjourn |
Thursday, February 9
| 8:15 a.m. | Daily Recap and Questions Rupesh Kotecha, M.D. |
| 8:30 a.m. | Radiosurgery for Arteriovenous Malformations Vitaly Siomin, M.D. |
| 9:00 a.m. | Volume Staged Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Arteriovenous Malformations Michael W. McDermott, M.D. |
| 9:30 a.m. | Planning Arterio-Venous Malformations: Creating a Workflow D Jay Wieczorek, Ph.D. |
| 10:00 a.m. | Break |
| 10:15 a.m. | Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Glioma Minesh P. Mehta, M.D. |
| 10:45 a.m. | Group Treatment Planning Session Rupesh Kotecha, M.D. D Jay Wieczorek, Ph.D. Ranjini Tolakanahalli, Ph.D. |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m. | Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: Radiation Safety Ranjini Tolakanahalli, Ph.D. |
| 1:00 p.m. | Radiosurgery for Benign Tumors: Vestibular Schwannomas Carolina Benjamin, M.D. |
| 1:45 p.m. | Functional Applications with Leksell Radiosurgery Michael W. McDermott, M.D. |
| 2:15 p.m. | Combining Systemic Therapy and Stereotactic Radiosurgery Manmeet Ahluwalia, M.D. |
| 2:45 p.m. | Radiation Necrosis: Diagnostic Considerations and Treatment Strategies Yazmin Odia, M.D. |
| 3:30 p.m. | Course Review Rupesh Kotecha, M.D. |
| 3:50 p.m. | Certificate Presentation Rupesh Kotecha, M.D. Minesh P. Mehta, M.D. Michael W. McDermott, M.D. |
| 4:00 p.m. | Adjourn and Course Completion |
NOTE: Schedule subject to change.
Nearby Accomodations
Hilton Miami Dadeland
9100 N Kendall Dr
Miami, FL 33176
United States
+1 (786) 975-1920
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Located next to Baptist Hospital, the Hilton Miami Dadeland is two miles from Dadeland Mall and 10 minutes from Dadeland South Metro Station. Miami International Airport is 13 miles away. Hilton Miami Dadeland offers a wellness center with yoga and Pilates classes plus massages, a heated pool, and guest rooms with fitness equipment. Hilton Miami Dadeland has met cleanliness standards for a WELL Health-Safety Rating.
Miami Marriott Dadeland
9090 S. Dadeland Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33156
United States
+1 (305) 670-1035
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The Miami Marriott Dadeland boasts 302 beautiful guest rooms including newly renovated art-inspired Design Guest Rooms, a welcoming lobby with complimentary internet access. Located in the heart of South Miami, the Miami Marriott Dadeland is minutes away from Downtown Miami and South Beach and steps away to Dadeland Mall, restaurants and activities.
The drive time between the Miami Marriott Dadeland and Miami International Airport (MIA) is around 15 minutes and covers a distance of around 11.4 miles.
The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134
United States
+1 (877) 624-2830
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With a timeless appeal and style, The Biltmore Hotel is Miami’s most elegant National Historic Landmark. Spanning over 150 acres of tropical landscape, this resort includes 174 suites and features spectacular Mediterranean architecture with Italian, Moorish and Spanish influences. Explore downtown Coral Gables renowned restaurants, boutiques, businesses, and the illustrious Miracle Mile, all within minutes—or venture to Miami Beach and other major Miami attractions.
A favorite of world leaders and celebrities since its opening in 1926, the hotel offers a restored Donald Ross 18-hole, 71-par championship golf course, tennis courts, a European Spa, modern Fitness Center, and the largest Hotel Pool on the East Coast of the United States.
The hotel’s dining destinations include Fontana, a traditional Italian restaurant surrounding The Biltmore courtyard and fountain; the poolside Cascade, and the golf-themed 19th Hole restaurant.
The drive time between The Biltmore Hotel and Miami International Airport (MIA) is around 18 minutes and covers a distance of around 3.7 miles.
The Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove
3300 SW 27th Avenue
Miami, FL 33133
United States
+1 (305) 644-4680
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Miami might stimulate the mind for glitter and glamour, but it is the city’s Coconut Grove district that serves up its cultural soul. Art galleries, museums, boutiques and restaurants beckon visitors to this historic Florida neighborhood, along with The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami, a hotel destined to enchant every guest with a truly unique hospitality experience. Inspired by the peacock hues of blue, violet and green, the hotel exquisitely blends in to the lush surroundings of this Biscayne Bay artist enclave, making it a work of art itself. Enjoy dining that exemplifies Miami’s diverse mix of cultural flavors. Find inner tranquility with a customized spa experience. Or let the glow of a fire pit and the comfort of an oversized couch make an evening on our Courtyard Fountain Terrace all the more memorable. The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami is also just minutes from first-class shopping and dining in Brickell, Miami.
The drive time between The Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove and Miami International Airport (MIA) is around 20 minutes and covers a distance of around 6.5 miles.
Course Directors
Professor
Chief, Radiosurgery
Director, CNS Metastasis Program
Radiation Oncology
Miami Cancer Institute
Member, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance
Miami, Florida
Deputy Director and Chief of Radiation Oncology
Miami Cancer Institute
Member, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance
Miami, Florida
Chair, Division of Neurosurgery
Chief Medical Executive
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Irma & Kalman Bass Endowed Chair in Clinical Neuroscience
Miami, Florida
Program Coordinator
Radiation Oncology Program Coordinator
Faculty
Medical Director of Neuroradiology and MRI
Chief of Radiology
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Neuro and Medical Oncologist
Deputy Director
Chief Scientific Officer
Chief of Solid Tumor Medical Oncology
Miami Cancer Institute
Physician Assistant
Miami Cancer Institute
Radiation Therapist Auditor
Miami Cancer Institute
Director for Center of Advanced Radiosurgery
Director of CANES Skull Base Laboratory
Assistant Professor of Neurologic Surgery
Department of Neurological Surgery
University of Miami & Jackson Hospital Systems
Director of Proton Therapy
Director of MR-Guided Radiation Therapy
Director of Radiation Oncology Clinical Research
Miami Cancer Institute
Assistant Vice President
Chief Physicist
Miami Cancer Institute
Lead Pediatric Radiation Oncologist
Director of Live Like Bella® Pediatric Radiation Oncology Program
Miami Cancer Institute
Manager, RNCA Neuroscience Applications
Elekta
Expert Nurse
Miami Cancer Institute
Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Director of Neuro-Oncology Program
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Chief of Neuro-Oncology
Miami Cancer Institute
Medical Director of Brain Tumor Program
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Senior Physicist
Miami Cancer Institute
Senior Physicist
Miami Cancer Institute
Disclosures And Resolution Of Conflict Of Interest
The following faculty members have indicated that they do have relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated. Their presentation(s) will not include off-label or unapproved product usage.
- Kevin J. Abrams, M.D., is a consultant for Keystone Heart and Viz Ai and a stock shareholder for Keystone Heart, Cleerly and Viz Ai. He is an employee for Radiology Partners - Radiology Associates of South Florida.
- Manmeet Ahluwalia, M.D., has received grant/research support from Abbvie, Roswell Park, Astra-Zeneca, Bayer, BMS, Incyte, Merck, Mimivax, Novartis, Novocure, Pharmacyclics and Velosano. He is a consultant with BMS, Novocure, Celularity, Elsevier, insightec, Kiyatec, Novocure and Xoft. He is a stockholder with Mimivax, Cytodyn, Doctible and MedInnovate Advisors, LLC.
- Haley R. Appel, PA-C, MMS, is a consultant with Novocure.
- Carolina G. Benjamin, M.D., is a consultant with Medtronic and Stryker. Dr. Benjamin is also a speaker with Elekta.
- Michael D. Chuong, M.D., FACRO, has received grant/research support from ViewRay, Inc., Novocure and StrathPharma. He is also a speaker with ViewRay, Sirtex, Elekta and IBA.
- Alonso N. Gutierrez, Ph.D., MBA is a speaker with IBA, ViewRay, Accuray and Elekta.
- Rupesh Kotecha, M.D., is a researcher for Medtronic, Blue Earth Diagnostics, Novocure, GT Medical Technologies, AstraZeneca, Exelixis, Viewray and Brainlab, consultant with Accuray, Elekta AB, Viewray, Novocure, Elsevier and Brainlab, on the speakers bureau with Novovure.
- Susan Lohman, R.N., BSN, is an employee of Elekta.
- Michael W. McDermott, M.D., is a consultant for Deinde Medical, Stryker, Insightec and ZAP Surgical.
- Minesh P. Mehta, M.D., FASTRO, is on the Board of Directors for Oncoceutics, serves on the Medical Advisory Board for Mevion and is a consultant for Karyopharm, Sapience and Xoft and is a stock/shareholder with Chimerix.
- Yazmin Odia, M.D., M.S., FAAN, has received research support from Novocure – trial support BMS, is a consultant with Istari Oncology, Inc., and on the scientific safety monitoring board with Gammatile GT.
The following faculty members have indicated that they do not have relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose. Their presentation(s) will not include off-label or unapproved product usage.
- Denise Aponte, RT(T)
- Matthew D. Hall, M.D., MBA
- Clare Morales, R.N., BSN
- Toba Niazi, M.D.
- Vitaly Siomin, M.D.
- Ranjini Tolakanahalli, Ph.D., DABR
- D. Jay Wieczorek, Ph.D.
Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development, and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies.*
* Ineligible companies - Companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 31.25 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 maximum of 30 Medical Physics Continuing Education Credits (MPCEC) by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Program (CAMPEP).
Available Credit
- 31.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 31.25 General certificate of attendance
Price
Eligibility
Participation is limited to individuals from institutions that have already purchased the Gamma Knife® ICON™. These sessions are not open to individuals from institutions that are prospective customers who seek training prior to purchasing a Gamma Knife™. You will be asked to provide your institution affiliation during the registration process. Miami Cancer Institute is pleased to welcome international healthcare professionals.
The fee for attending the virtual training program is $6,500.
For complete registration details, please contact:
Nikki Mejia
Research Program Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
786-527-7909
Shandelle M. Castillo, MHA
Radiation Oncology Program Coordinator
[email protected]
786-527-8747