Miami Neuroscience Symposium, 14th Annual

Miami, FL US
November 4, 2026 to November 6, 2026
 

Live, Hybrid Symposium | 20 Cat. 1
Wednesday-Friday, November 4-6, 2026
Hilton Miami Dadeland and Zoom

Welcome to the 14th Annual Miami Neuroscience Symposium.

Now including the Miami Brain Symposium!

Neuroscience is a rapidly advancing field, with continuous developments in diagnostic technologies, treatment strategies and multidisciplinary care approaches for neurological diseases. The Miami Neuroscience Symposium presents a comprehensive, evidence-based educational program designed for clinicians involved in the diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of neurological disorders. 

The symposium addresses the full continuum of neuroscience care — from emergency neurologic intervention and neurocritical care to surgical management, neurovascular interventions, long-term treatment strategies and rehabilitation. Through expert-led lectures, case-based discussions and multidisciplinary panels, participants will review advances in stroke care, epilepsy management, spine disorders, neurocritical care, movement disorders, neuromuscular disease, neurodegenerative disorders and rehabilitation. 

In 2026, the symposium expands to a three-day program through the integration of the Miami Brain Symposium as a dedicated neuro-oncology track. This track will highlight advances in the molecular classification of central nervous system tumors, precision diagnostics, emerging systemic therapies, radiation strategies and practice-changing clinical trials for primary and metastatic brain tumors. 

By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, this symposium will equip clinicians with practical, evidence-based strategies that can be immediately applied in clinical practice to improve patient outcomes across the spectrum of neurological disease. 

Learning Objectives

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

  • Summarize evidence-based approaches for the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders across the continuum of care, including stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases and other complex neurologic conditions.
  • Apply updated treatment guidelines and multidisciplinary strategies in the management of acute neurological emergencies and neurocritical care conditions.
  • Identify advances in neurosurgical and interventional techniques used in the treatment of neurological disorders.
  • Assess the role of emerging therapies, technologies and precision treatment strategies in the management of neurological disorders.
  • Recognize advances in the molecular classification and diagnosis of primary and metastatic central nervous system tumors.
  • Apply current evidence regarding systemic therapies, radiation strategies and practice-changing clinical trials in the management of central nervous system tumors.
  • Integrate interdisciplinary approaches to improve outcomes for patients with complex neurological conditions.

Who Should Attend

Adult and Pediatric Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Stroke Neurologists, Neuro-Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists, Neuroradiologists, Diagnostic Radiologists, Interventional Neuroradiologists, Pathologists, Critical Care Physicians, Neurointensive Care Physicians, Emergency Medicine Physicians, Internal Medicine Physicians, Family Physicians, Neuropsychologists, Rehabilitation and Pain Management Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Neuroscience Nurses, Critical Care Nurses, Neurosurgery Nurses, Radiology Technologists, Clinical Neurophysiology Technicians, Clinical Pharmacists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Respiratory Therapists, Dietitians, Residents and Fellows in training across neuroscience and oncology-related specialties, and other healthcare professionals interested in neuroscience and neuro-oncology.

Registration and Fees

 Early Bird Registration Rates
(Ends Friday, September 11)
Standard Registration RatesDaily Rates
(Not eligible for discounts)
Physicians$449$499$175
International Physicians$424$424$150
Baptist Health Employees, Students and Physicians-in-Training*$149$165$55
Allied Health Professionals and Others$248$275$90

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

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received by Wednesday, October 21, 2026 to receive a refund of the registration fee, less a $35 administrative fee. Registration fees are not refundable after Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

  Return to Symposium

Miami Brain Symposium Program

The Miami Neroscience Symposium presents a comprehensive, evidence-based educational program designed for clinicians involved in the diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of neurological disorders. 

In 2026, the symposium expands to a three-day program through the integration of the Miami Brain Symposium as a dedicated neuro-oncology track. This track will highlight advances in the molecular classification of central nervous system tumors, precision diagnostics, emerging systemic therapies, radiation strategies and practice-changing clinical trials for primary and metastatic brain tumors. 

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 - 6 Cat. 1

Miami Brain Symposium

7:30 a.m.Breakfast, Registration and Exhibits
7:55 a.m.Welcome and Opening Remarks
Manmeet Ahluwalia, M.D., MBA, FASCO
Session 1: Updates in CNS Pathology That Change Treatment Paradigms
Moderator: Manmeet Ahluwalia, M.D., MBA, FASCO
8:00 a.m.Faculty Introductions
8:05 a.m.WHO Grade 2 vs. Grade 3 Gliomas: What Is the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
Ken Aldape, M.D.
8:30 a.m.Understanding Modern Meningioma Classification: Molecular Risk, WHO CNS5, and cIMPACT-NOW Update 8
Jose Javier Otero, M.D.
8:55 a.m.Panel Discussion
Moderator and Faculty
9:05 a.m.Keynote Lecture: Glioblastoma
Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, M.D., FAANS, FACS
9:50 a.m.Break, Exhibits and Product Theater
Session 2: Leptomeningeal Disease: Four Treatment Strategies, One Difficult Clinical Problem
Moderator: Minesh Mehta, M.D., FASTRO
10:35 a.m.Faculty Introductions
10:40 a.m.Intrathecal Therapy for Leptomeningeal Disease: When Does It Still Matter?
TBD
10:55 a.m.Systemic Therapy Alone for Leptomeningeal Disease: Targeted Therapy, Immunotherapy, and CNS-Penetrant Agents
Bruna Pellini, M.D.
11:10 a.m.Proton Craniospinal Irradiation for Leptomeningeal Disease: Patient Selection, Evidence, and Practical Implementation
Jona Hattangadi-Gluth, M.D.
11:25 a.m.Intrathecal Radiopharmaceutical Therapy for Leptomeningeal Disease: Emerging Evidence and Future Directions
Andrew J. Brenner, M.D., Ph.D.
11:40 a.m.Panel Discussion: Matching Strategy to Patient, Histology, Disease Pattern, and Trial Availability
Moderator and Faculty
12:05 p.m.Lunch and Product Theater
Session 3: Keynote Session
Moderator: Rupesh Kotecha, M.D.
1:20 p.m.40 Years in Neuro-Oncology Practice and Clinical Trials: Lessons Learned Along the Journey
Mark R. Gilbert, M.D.
Session 4: Practice-Changing CNS Trials in 2026: What Should We Do Differently on Monday?
Moderator: Rupesh Kotecha, M.D.
2:00 p.m.Faculty Introductions
2:05 p.m.Brachytherapy for Resectable Brain Metastases: Are We Ready to Move Radiation Into the OR?
Daniel Kim, M.D., FACS, FAANS
2:25 p.m.The Postoperative Cavity Problem: Why One Fraction May Not Fit All
Joshua D. Palmer, M.D.
2:45 p.m.Hypofractionated SRS for Glioblastoma: Rethinking Safety Boundaries from the GOLD Study
Anouk de Jong, M.D.
3:05 p.m.When More Is Not Better: What NRG-BN011 Teaches Us About Intensifying Therapy
Fabio M. Iwamoto, M.D.
3:25 p.m.SRS and Immunotherapy for GBM: Biological Promise, Clinical Results, and the Path Forward
Stephen Bagley, M.D., MSCE
3:45 p.m.Closing Remarks and Adjourn
Symposium Directors
Course Summary
Available credit: 
  • 20.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 20.00 General certificate of attendance
  • 20.00 Nurse Practitioners
  • 20.00 Florida Board of Pharmacy
Course opens: 
03/18/2026
Course expires: 
11/30/2026
Event starts: 
11/04/2026 - 7:30am EST
Event ends: 
11/06/2026 - 5:00pm EST

Agenda

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 - 6 Cat. 1

Miami Brain Symposium

7:30 a.m.Breakfast, Registration and Exhibits
7:55 a.m.Welcome and Opening Remarks
Manmeet Ahluwalia, M.D., MBA, FASCO
Session 1: Updates in CNS Pathology That Change Treatment Paradigms
Moderator: Manmeet Ahluwalia, M.D., MBA, FASCO
8:00 a.m.Faculty Introductions
8:05 a.m.WHO Grade 2 vs. Grade 3 Gliomas: What Is the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
Ken Aldape, M.D.
8:30 a.m.Understanding Modern Meningioma Classification: Molecular Risk, WHO CNS5, and cIMPACT-NOW Update 8
Jose Javier Otero, M.D.
8:55 a.m.Panel Discussion
Moderator and Faculty
9:05 a.m.Keynote Lecture: Glioblastoma
Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, M.D., FAANS, FACS
9:50 a.m.Break, Exhibits and Product Theater
Session 2: Leptomeningeal Disease: Four Treatment Strategies, One Difficult Clinical Problem
Moderator: Minesh Mehta, M.D., FASTRO
10:35 a.m.Faculty Introductions
10:40 a.m.Intrathecal Therapy for Leptomeningeal Disease: When Does It Still Matter?
TBD
10:55 a.m.Systemic Therapy Alone for Leptomeningeal Disease: Targeted Therapy, Immunotherapy, and CNS-Penetrant Agents
Bruna Pellini, M.D.
11:10 a.m.Proton Craniospinal Irradiation for Leptomeningeal Disease: Patient Selection, Evidence, and Practical Implementation
Jona Hattangadi-Gluth, M.D.
11:25 a.m.Intrathecal Radiopharmaceutical Therapy for Leptomeningeal Disease: Emerging Evidence and Future Directions
Andrew J. Brenner, M.D., Ph.D.
11:40 a.m.Panel Discussion: Matching Strategy to Patient, Histology, Disease Pattern, and Trial Availability
Moderator and Faculty
12:05 p.m.Lunch and Product Theater
Session 3: Keynote Session
Moderator: Rupesh Kotecha, M.D.
1:20 p.m.40 Years in Neuro-Oncology Practice and Clinical Trials: Lessons Learned Along the Journey
Mark R. Gilbert, M.D.
Session 4: Practice-Changing CNS Trials in 2026: What Should We Do Differently on Monday?
Moderator: Rupesh Kotecha, M.D.
2:00 p.m.Faculty Introductions
2:05 p.m.Brachytherapy for Resectable Brain Metastases: Are We Ready to Move Radiation Into the OR?
Daniel Kim, M.D., FACS, FAANS
2:25 p.m.The Postoperative Cavity Problem: Why One Fraction May Not Fit All
Joshua D. Palmer, M.D.
2:45 p.m.Hypofractionated SRS for Glioblastoma: Rethinking Safety Boundaries From the GOLD Study
Anouk de Jong, M.D.
3:05 p.m.When More Is Not Better: What NRG-BN011 Teaches Us About Intensifying Therapy
Fabio M. Iwamoto, M.D.
3:25 p.m.SRS and Immunotherapy for GBM: Biological Promise, Clinical Results and the Path Forward
Stephen Bagley, M.D., MSCE
3:45 p.m.Closing Remarks and Adjourn
Symposium Directors

Thursday, November 5, 2026 - 7 Cat. 1

7:50 a.m.Welcome and Opening Remarks
Symposium Directors
Session 5: Neurocritical Care
Moderator: Karel Fuentes, M.D.
8:00 a.m.Faculty Introductions
8:05 a.m.Clinical Case Presentation
Karel Fuentes, M.D.
8:10 a.m.Approach to the Comatose Patient
Karel Fuentes, M.D.
8:25 a.m.Prevention of Secondary Brain Injury
Mary Kay Bader, R.N., MSN, CCNS, CNRN, CCRN, SCRN, FNCS, FAHA, FCCM
8:50 a.m.Status Epilepticus
Mohamed Abou El Fadl, M.D.
9:05 a.m.Advanced Neuromonitoring
Kevin Porras, M.D.
9:20 a.m.Seizure Prophylaxis
Jonathan Kline, Pharm.D., CPh, BCCCP
9:30 a.m.Keynote Lecture: Updates to the Intracerebral Hemorrhage Guidelines
Kiwon Lee, M.D., FACP, FAHA, FCCM
10:05 a.m.Panel Discussion
Moderator and Faculty
10:15 a.m.Break, Exhibits, and Product Theater
Session 6: Epilepsy
Moderator: Luis Felipe Tornes, M.D.
11:00 a.m.Faculty Introductions
11:05 a.m.NCS & POCCEG
Mary Kay Bader, R.N., MSN, CCNS, CNRN, CCRN, SCRN, FNCS, FAHA, FCCM
11:30 a.m.Focal Epilepsy
TBD
11:50 a.m.Case - TBD
Genco M. Estrada Vinajera, MSN, ARNP
12:00 p.m.Seizure Semiology
Carlos M. Millan, M.D.
12:20 p.m.Panel Discussion
Moderator and Faculty
12:25 p.m.Lunch and Product Theater
Session 7: Non-Surgical Spine
Moderator: Ronald Tolchin, D.O.
1:40 p.m.Faculty Introductions
1:45 p.m.Peripheral Nerve and Spinal Cord Stimulation
Eduardo Icaza, M.D.
2:05 p.m.Keynote Lecture: Sacroiliac Joint Disorders: Regenerative Medicine, PRP, and Stem Cell Therapies
TBD
2:45 p.m.PT/OT Lecture
TBD
3:00 p.m.Conservative Management in Degenerative Disc Disease
Melanie Sosa-Suarez, APRN, AGACNP-B
3:10 p.m.Panel Discussion
Moderator and Faculty
3:15 p.m.Break and Visit Exhibits
Session 8: Stroke
Moderator: Felipe De Los Rios La Rosa, M.D., FAHA
3:45 p.m.Faculty Introductions
3:50 p.m.Ischemic Stroke in the Young: Epidemiology, Differential and Diagnostic Evaluation
Mina T. Rizk, D.O.
4:10 p.m.Combination Anti-Thrombotic Therapy in Ischemic Stroke
Kristen Wood, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC
4:30 p.m.PT/OT/ST
TBD
4:50 p.m.TBD
TBD
5:10 p.m.Stroke in Pregnancy
Constance V. Katsafanas, D.O.
5:30 p.m.Closing Remarks and Adjourn
Symposium Directors

Friday, November 6, 2026 - 7 Cat. 1

7:50 a.m.Welcome and Opening Remarks
Symposium Directors
Session 9: Neurosurgery/Spine
Moderator: Michael McDermott, M.D.
8:00 a.m.Faculty Introductions
8:05 a.m.Movement Preservation Spine Surgery
Harel Deutsch, M.D.
8:20 a.m.Advances in Surgical Spine Oncology
Nathan Nordmann, M.D.
8:35 a.m.Results of a Series of Adult Spinal Deformity Procedures: The Baptist Experience
Raul A. Vasquez-Castellanos, M.D., FAANS
8:50 a.m.Separation Surgery for Spinal Column Metastasis: A Clinical Series, The Baptist Experience
TBD
9:05 a.m.PT/OT Lecture
TBD
9:15 a.m.Panel Discussion
Moderator and Faculty
9:25 a.m.Break, Exhibits, and Product Theater
Session 10: Interventional Neuro/Neurovascular
Moderators: Guilherme Dabus, M.D., MHL, FACR, FAHA, Italo Linfante, M.D., FAHA, and Kevin Abrams, M.D.
10:10 a.m.Faculty Introductions
10:15 a.m.Update on Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting
Guilherme Dabus, M.D., MHL, FACR, FAHA
10:35 a.m.Update on Hemorrhagic Stroke: Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Robert Wicks, M.D.
10:55 a.m.Update on the Endovascular Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysms
Italo Linfante, M.D., FAHA
11:15 a.m.Complex Case Discussion
TBD
11:35 a.m.Panel Discussion
Moderator and Faculty
11:45 a.m.Lunch and Product Theater
Session 11: Keynote Session
1:00 p.m.Keynote Lecture: Neuroimmunology/MS
TBD
Session 12: Neurology
Moderator: Luis Andres Compres Brugal, M.D.
1:45 p.m.Faculty Introductions
1:50 p.m.Headache Red Flags: When a Headache Is Not Just a Migraine
Maria Andreina Vera Silva, M.D.
2:10 p.m.Case Presentation: Importance of Differential Diagnosis in Neuropathy
TBD
2:25 p.m.Neuromuscular Disorders
TBD
2:45 p.m.Case Presentation: Multidisciplinary Implications of Autonomic Disorders
TBD
3:00 p.m.Panel Discussion
Moderator and Faculty
3:10 p.m.Stand and Stretch
Session 13: Neurodegenerative Disorders
Moderator: Diego Torres-Russotto, M.D.
3:20 p.m.Faculty Introductions
3:25 p.m.Keynote Lecture: TBD
TBD
4:10 p.m.Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease
Aviva Abosch, M.D., Ph.D.
4:25 p.m.HIFU in Parkinson's Disease
TBD
4:40 p.m.Case: Updates in the Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease in 2026
TBD
4:55 p.m.Closing Remarks and Adjourn
Symposium Directors

NOTE: Schedule subject to change.

Hilton Miami Dadeland
9100 N Kendall Dr
Miami, FL 33176
United States
+1 (786) 975-1920
Hilton Dadeland, Miami

About the Venue

Next to Baptist Hospital, Hilton Miami is two miles from Dadeland Mall and 10 minutes from Dadeland South Metro Station. Miami International Airport is 13 miles away. Hilton Miami 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.

Symposium Directors

Kevin Abrams, M.D.
Kevin Abrams, M.D.
Chief of Radiology
Medical Director, Neuroradiology and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida
Manmeet Ahluwalia, M.D., MBA, FASCO
Manmeet Ahluwalia, M.D., MBA, FASCO
Fernandez Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Cancer Research
Chief of Medical Oncology
Chief Scientific Officer & Deputy Director
Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute
Miami, Florida
Starlie Belnap, Ph.D.
Starlie Belnap, Ph.D.
Clinical Research Supervisor
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Miami, Florida
Ashley Bolling, DNP, APRN
Ashley Bolling, DNP, APRN
Baptist Health Systemwide Stroke Program Manager
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Miami, Florida
Nina Cruz, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, SCRN
Nina Cruz, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, SCRN
Coordinator, Stroke Program
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Neuroscience Research
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Miami, Florida
Guilherme Dabus, M.D., MHL, FACR, FAHA
Guilherme Dabus, M.D., MHL, FACR, FAHA
Co-Director, Interventional Neuroradiology
Vice Chief, Department of Neuroscience
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Director, Interventional Neuroradiology Fellowship Program
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute and Miami Neuroscience Institute
Clinical Professor, Department of Neuroscience
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida
Felipe De Los Rios La Rosa, M.D., FAHA
Felipe De Los Rios La Rosa, M.D., FAHA
Medical Director, Stroke Program
Irma Bass Endowed Chair in Stroke Neurology
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Miami, Florida
Karel Fuentes, M.D.
Karel Fuentes, M.D.
Neurointensivist
Medical Director, Neurocritical Care
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida
Rupesh Kotecha, M.D.
Rupesh Kotecha, M.D.
Chief of Radiosurgery
Director, CNS Metastasis Program
Radiation Oncology
Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute
Member, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance
Miami, Florida
Italo Linfante, M.D., FAHA
Italo Linfante, M.D., FAHA
Director, Interventional Neuroradiology
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Clinical Professor of Radiology and Neuroscience
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida
Michael McDermott, M.D.
Michael McDermott, M.D.
Chief Medical Executive
Irma & Kalman Bass Endowed Chair in Clinical Neuroscience
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Chief of the Division of Neuroscience and Professor of Translational Medicine
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida
Minesh Mehta, M.D., FASTRO
Minesh Mehta, M.D., FASTRO
Deputy Director and Chief of Radiation Oncology
Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute
Member, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance
Miami, Florida
Jamelah Morton, Ph.D., APRN, ACNP-BC, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN
Jamelah Morton, Ph.D., APRN, ACNP-BC, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN
Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider Manager
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Miami, Florida
Regine Narchet, MSN
Regine Narchet, MSN
Seizure and Epilepsy Certificate Holder
Epilepsy Coordinator
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Miami, Florida
Ronald Tolchin, D.O.
Ronald Tolchin, D.O.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Medical Director, Spine Center
Kalman Bass Endowed Chair in Pain and Rehabilitative Medicine
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Miami, Florida
Luis Felipe Tornes, M.D.
Luis Felipe Tornes, M.D.
Director of Epilepsy
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Miami, Florida
Diego Torres-Russotto, M.D.
Diego Torres-Russotto, M.D.
Chair of Neurology, Chief of Movement Disorders
Distinguished Endowed Chair in Neurology
Director, Neurology Residency Program
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Adjunct Professor, Department of Neurological Sciences
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Clinical Professor
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida

Faculty

Aviva Abosch, M.D.
Aviva Abosch, M.D., Ph.D.
Deputy Director
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Director of Epilepsy Surgery
Co-Director of Functional Neurosurgery
Esernia Endowed Chair in Surgical Treatment of Adult Epilepsy & Movement Disorders
Miami, Florida
Mohamed Abou El Fadl, M.D.
Mohamed Abou El Fadl, M.D.
Neurocritical Care Physician
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Quality Network
Miami, Florida
Ken Aldape, M.D.
Ken Aldape, M.D.
Diagnostic and Molecular Neuropathologist
National Institute of Health, National Cancer Institute
Bethesda, Maryland
Mary Kay Bader, R.N., MSN, CCNS, CNRN, CCRN, SCRN, FNCS, FAHA, FCCM
Mary Kay Bader, R.N., MSN, CCNS, CNRN, CCRN, SCRN, FNCS, FAHA, FCCM
Neurocritical Care CNS
Providence Mission Hospital
Mission Viejo, California
Stephen Bagley, M.D., MSCE
Stephen Bagley, M.D., MSCE
Section Chief, Neuro-Oncology
Clinical Director, Penn Brain Tumor Center
Associate Professor of Medicine (Hematology-Oncology)
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Andrew J. Brenner, M.D., Ph.D.
Andrew J. Brenner, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Medicine, Neurology, and Neurosurgery
Clinical Investigator, Institute for Drug Development
Co-Leader, Experimental and Developmental Therapeutics Program
S & B Kolitz/CTRC-Zachry Endowed Chair in Neuro-Oncology Research
Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
Guilherme Dabus, M.D., MHL, FACR, FAHA
Guilherme Dabus, M.D., MHL, FACR, FAHA
Co-Director, Interventional Neuroradiology
Vice Chief, Department of Neuroscience
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Director, Interventional Neuroradiology Fellowship Program
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute and Miami Neuroscience Institute
Clinical Professor, Department of Neuroscience
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida
Harel Deutsch, M.D.
Harel Deutsch, M.D.
Director of Spine Surgery
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Miami, Florida
Anouk de Jong, M.D.
Anouk de Jong, M.D.
Physician-Scientist
Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Radiotherapy
University Medical Center Utrecht
Utrecht, The Netherlands
Genco M. Estrada Vinajera, MSN, ARNP
Genco M. Estrada Vinajera, MSN, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Miami, Florida
Karel Fuentes, M.D.
Karel Fuentes, M.D.
Neurointensivist
Medical Director, Neurocritical Care
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida
Mark R. Gilbert, M.D.
Mark R. Gilbert, M.D.
Neuro-Oncologist
Adjunct Faculty
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Seattle, Washington
Jona Hattangadi-Gluth, M.D.
Jona Hattangadi-Gluth, M.D.
Professor of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences
Vice Chair of Faculty Climate and Development; Chief, Central Nervous System Tumor Section
Director, CNS Tumor Program, California Proton Center
University of California San Diego
La Jolla, California
Eduardo Icaza M.D.
Eduardo Icaza M.D.
Interventional Pain Management
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Miami, Florida
Fabio M. Iwamoto, M.D.
Fabio M. Iwamoto, M.D.
Chief, Division of Neuro-Oncology
Co-Director, Stanford Brain Tumor Center
Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences
Professor of Neurosurgery
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, California
Daniel Kim, M.D., FACS, FAANS
Daniel Kim, M.D., FACS, FAANS
Professor of Neurosurgery
Director, Reconstructive Spinal Surgery and Peripheral Nerve Surgery
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston
Houston, Texas
Jonathan Kline, PharmD, CPh, BCCCP
Jonathan Kline, PharmD, CPh, BCCCP
Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator, Critical Care and Neurology
Residency Program Coordinator, PGY-2 Critical Care
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Miami, Florida
Constance V. Katsafanas, D.O.
Constance V. Katsafanas, D.O.
Director of Stroke Neurology
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health
Associate Professor
Program Director, Neurology Residency
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida
Kiwon Lee, M.D., FACP, FAHA, FCCM
Kiwon Lee, M.D., FACP, FAHA, FCCM
Chairman, Department of Neurology
System Medical Director, Neurology Acute Care
Director, Comprehensive Stroke Centers and Neurocritical Care
Morristown Medical Center and Atlantic Health System
Clinical Professor of Neurology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Italo Linfante, M.D., FAHA
Italo Linfante, M.D., FAHA
Director, Interventional Neuroradiology
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Clinical Professor of Radiology and Neuroscience
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida
Carlos M. Millan, M.D.
Carlos M. Millan, M.D.
Clinical Neurologist Epileptologist
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida
Nathan Nordmann, M.D.
Nathan Nordmann, M.D.
Director of Neurosurgical Spinal Oncology
Co-Director of Spinal Radiosurgery
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida
Jose Javier Otero, M.D.
Jose Javier Otero, M.D.
Neuropathologist
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Miami, Florida
Joshua D. Palmer, M.D.
Joshua D. Palmer, M.D.
Professor of Radiation Oncology
Division Leader, Central Nervous System and Pediatric Malignancies
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
Columbus, Ohio
Bruna Pellini, M.D.
Bruna Pellini, M.D.
Chief, Thoracic Medical Oncology
Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida
Kevin Porras, M.D.
Kevin Porras, M.D.
Neurocritical Care Physician
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Quality Network
Miami, Florida
Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, M.D., FAANS, FACS
Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, M.D., FAANS, FACS
William J. and Charles H. Mayo Professor
Dean of Research, Mayo Clinic in Florida
Consultant, Department of Neurologic Surgery
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida
Mina T. Rizk, D.O.
Mina T. Rizk, D.O.
Neurohospitalist & Neurointensivist
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Assistant Professor, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Florida International University
Melanie Sosa-Suarez, APRN, AGACNP-B
Melanie Sosa-Suarez, APRN, AGACNP-B
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Neurocritical Care
Baptst Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Miami, Florida
Raul A. Vasquez-Castellanos, M.D., FAANS
Raul A. Vasquez-Castellanos, M.D., FAANS
Director, Complex Spine Neurosurgery
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Miami, Florida
Robert Wicks, M.D.
Robert Wicks, M.D.
Co-Director, Cerebrovascular Surgery
Director, Neurosurgical Anatomy Laboratory
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida
Kristen Wood, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Kristen Wood, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner, Neurology
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Miami, 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 20 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 20 credit hours, Day 1 - 6 credits, CE Broker Course #20-1391949, Day 2 - 7 credits, CE Broker Course #20-1391950, Day 3 - 7 credits, CE Broker Course #20-1391951, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine and by the Florida Council of Physician Assistants.

This activity has been approved for 20 credits for Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Techs. Day 1 - 6 credits, CE Broker Course #20-1391949, Day 2 - 7 credits, CE Broker Course #20-1391950, Day 3 - 7 credits, CE Broker Course #20-1391951. Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.

This activity is pending approval  for 24 credits by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice.

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.

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

  • 20.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 20.00 General certificate of attendance
  • 20.00 Nurse Practitioners
  • 20.00 Florida Board of Pharmacy
Please login or register for a Baptist Health CME account to take this course.