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The Marcus Neuroscience Institute Brain and Spine Symposium is a two-day academic event designed to assist attendees in expanding their knowledge of the latest advances in the field of neuroscience through didactic lectures, interactive panel discussions and case-based presentations.
The expert faculty will discuss the latest evidence-based practices in the care of brain and spine surgeries, interventional pain management, neurodegenerative diseases, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, epilepsy, and many more topics in the neurosciences.
Agenda
Thursday, May 14 - 6 Cat. 1
| 8 - 8:20 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions |
| 8:20 - 9 a.m. | Artificial Intelligence Deepok Nair, M.D. |
| 9 - 9:20 a.m. | Lewy Body Disorders Peter Gliebus, M.D. |
| 9:20 - 9:40 a.m. | Neurosyphilis Sunil M. Chauhan, M.D. |
| 9:40 - 10 a.m. | Infusions for Alzheimer’s Disease G. Peter Gliebus, M.D., FAAN |
| 10 - 10:20 a.m. | Break and Exhibits |
| 10:20 - 10:40 a.m. | Neurotoxins: The Elephant in the Room Raphaael Wald, Psy.D., ABN, CMPC |
| 10:40 - 11 a.m. | Temperature Inversion: A Pathognomonic Symptom of Ciguatera Toxic Neuropathy Marc A. Swerdloff, M.D. |
| 11 - 11:20 a.m. | Stroke Constance V. Katsafanas, D.O. |
| 11:20 - 11:40 a.m. | Extended Window for Thrombolysis Felipe De Los Rios La Rosa, M.D. |
| 11:40 a.m. - Noon | Stroke and Depression Yankel Girshman, D.O., FAPA |
| Noon - 1 p.m. | Lunch and Exhibits |
| 1 - 1:20 p.m. | Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: New Metabolic Drivers and Evolving Treatments Pablo Ravenna, M.D. |
| 1:20 - 1:40 p.m. | Epilepsy and Pregnancy Pooja Sureja Patel, M.D. |
| 1:40 - 2 p.m. | Headache Management Jaclynn Green, FNP, APRN |
| 2 - 2:20 p.m. | Brain Death Determination Deepak S. Nair, M.D., MBA |
| 2:20 - 2:40 p.m. | Break and Exhibits |
| 2:40 - 3 p.m. | Approaching the Weak Patient: Strategies for Diagnosing Myasthenia Gravis Svetlana Faktorovich, M.D. |
| 3 - 3:20 p.m. | Learning About Essential Tremor: The Diagnosis Process and Treatment Options Sameea Husain Wilson, D.O. |
| 3:20 - 3:40 p.m. | Updates in Parkinson’s Disease Diego R. Torres-Russotto, M.D. |
| 3:40 - 4 p.m. | Spinal Cord Injury, Determining Degree of Injury and Functional Potential Marcalee S. Alexander, M.D. |
| 4 - 4:15 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
| 4:15 p.m. | Adjourn |
Friday, May 15 - 7 Cat. 1
| 8 - 8:05 a.m. | Welcome Warren R. Selman, M.D. |
| 8:05 - 8:10 a.m. | Introductions Marcia Solomon, MSN, R.N. |
| 8:10 - 8:30 a.m. | Minimally Invasive Approaches for Brain Tumors: Shrinking the “Inoperable” Warren R. Selman, M.D. |
| 8:30 - 8:50 a.m. | High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) Justin Sporrer, M.D. |
| 8:50 - 9:10 a.m. | Technological Advancements in Skull Base Surgery Warren R. Selman, M.D. |
| 9:10 - 9:30 a.m. | Potential Roles of Proton Therapy in Managing Gliomas Minesh P. Mehta, M.D. FASTRO |
| 9:30 - 10 a.m. | Central Nervous System Tumor Board Minesh Mehta, MD Timothy O’Connor, M.D., FACP Hina Saeed, M.D. |
| 10 - 10:10 a.m. | Question and Answer Session |
| 10:10 - 10:35 a.m. | Break and Exhibits |
| 10:35 - 10:40 a.m. | Introductions Kendra Kent, R.N., M.S., CCRN, CNRN, SCRN, CENP |
| 10:40 - 11 a.m. | From Back Pain to Cord Compression: EMS & ER Pathways for Early Spine Triage Jeniel Parmar, M.D., Ph.D. |
| 11 - 11:20 a.m. | GLP-1 Receptor Agonists as a Preoperative Optimization Tool in Spine Surgery Angel Rodolfo Alejandro, M.D. |
| 11:20 - 11:40 a.m. | 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 |
| 11:40 a.m. - noon | Optimizing the Patient Before the First Incision: The Primary Care Perspective in ERAS Spine Pathways Tara E. Levine-Polinsky, M.D. |
| Noon - 12:10 p.m. | Question and Answer Session |
| 12:10 - 1 p.m. | Lunch and Product Theater |
| 1 - 1:05 p.m. | Introductions Kim Lutas, MSN, R.N., CNRN, SCRN |
| 1:05 - 1:25 p.m. | Spine ERAS: Optimizing Patient Outcomes and Postoperative Recovery Sanya Arscott, BSN, R.N., PMGT-BC |
| 1:25 - 1:45 p.m. | Chronic Pain and Pain Pumps Marc S. Cohen, M.D. |
| 1:45 - 2:05 p.m. | Postop ACDF Discharge Education: Guidelines and Screening Ruxandra Ciuca, M.S. |
| 2:05 - 2:25 p.m. | Age, Race, Gender and Implicit Bias in Pain Management Kendra Kent, R.N., M.S., CCRN, CNRN, SCRN, CENP |
| 2:25 - 2:30 p.m. | Question and Answer Session |
| 2:30 - 2:50 p.m. | Break and Exhibits |
| 2:50 - 2:55 p.m. | Introductions Darryl Wright, BSN, R.N. |
| 2:55 - 3:25 p.m. | Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Minimally Invasive, Maximum Recovery Anthony K. Frempong-Boadu, M.D. |
| 3:25 - 3:45 p.m. | Robotic-Assisted Spine Surgery: Advancements and Clinical Outcomes Timothy O’Connor, M.D., FACP |
| 3:45 - 4:05 p.m. | Cervical Disc Replacement vs ACDF Evan M. Packer, M.D., MBA, FAANS, FACS |
| 4:05 - 4:15 p.m. | Question and Answer Session |
| 4:15 p.m. | Adjourn |
NOTE: Schedule subject to change.
Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center
5150 Town Center Cir
Boca Raton, Florida 33486
United States
+1 (561) 368-9223
About the Venue
The Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center is located in the heart of downtown Boca Raton and is a short stroll away from sandy beaches, amazing restaurants, and shopping. Enjoy scenic city views, with access to an outdoor pool and fitness center, all within minutes of Town Center at Boca Raton, museums, and family attractions.
Travel Information
- The drive time between the venue and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is 20-40 minutes and covers a distance of around 26 miles.
- The drive time between the venue and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is 28-40 minutes and covers a distance of around 28 miles.
Rooms Rates and Highlights
- $249 per night, plus taxes
- 24-hour room service - Complimentary Wi-Fi - Complimentary fitness center access - Outdoor pool - Business Center
Dining
Sonrisa
Satisfy cravings with elevated “Floribbean” inspired menu selections at this distinctive Caribbean restaurant.
DRIFT
DRIFT offers a tapas-style menu that has everything from fresh blackened fish to Cajun and jerk style dishes, flatbreads and much more!
Boca Raton
Whether you are a visitor or long-time or new resident, spending time in Boca Raton is always enjoyable. The City offers memorable experiences for all ages - from dining and shopping to outdoor and nature activities, and top-notch culture and nightlife - Boca Raton truly has it all.
Symposium Directors
Spine Program Supervisor
Baptist Health Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
Board-Certified Neurosurgeon
Medical Director of the Deformity Spine Surgery Program
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health South Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
Medical Director, Cognitive and Behavioral Program
Baptist Health Marcus Neurosciences Institute
Associate Professor of Neurology
Florida Atlantic University, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Director, Neuroscience Programs
Baptist Health Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Boca Raton, Florida
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
Neurosurgeon
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Medical Directo, Neurosurgery
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Baptist Health South Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
Neurosurgeon
Chief Medical Executive
Baptist Health Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Boca Raton, Florida
Faculty
Endocrinology
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Director, Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Cornell Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine
Bethesda Hospital East Baptist Health South Florida
Boynton Beach, Florida
Neurology
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Baptist Health South Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
Speech Pathologist
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
Anesthesiologist and Interventional Pain Management Physician
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
Cerebrovascular Neurology
Irma Bass Endowed Chair in Stroke Neurology
Director, Stroke Program
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Miami, Florida
Neurologist
Director of Neuromuscular Medicine
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Baptist Health South Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
Neurosurgery Spine Surgery
NYU Langone Health
New York, New York
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Medical Director, Psychiatry
Chair, Bioethics Committee
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor
FAU College of Medicine
Boca Raton, Florida
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Baptist Health South Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
Director, Movement Disorder Neurology
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Baptist Health South Florida
Associate Professor of Neurology
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida
Director of Stroke Neurology
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Baptist Health South Florida
Associate Professor
Program Director, Neurology Residency
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida
Internal Medicine
Concierge Medicine
Baptist Health Concierge Medicine
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Bethesda Hospital
Baptist Health South Florida
Delray Beach, Florida
System Wide Stroke Program Manager
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Bethesda Hospital
Baptist Health South Florida
Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Florida
Deputy Director and Chief of Radiation Oncology
John and Mary Lou Dasburg Endowed Chair in Radiation Oncology
Chair and Professor, Department of Oncological Sciences
FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Honorary Professor, Apollo Hospitals Education & Research Foundation
Medical Staff, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance
Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute
Miami, Florida
Vascular & Critical Care Neurology
Vice President, Neuroscience Service Line
OSF HealthCare
Peoria, Illinois
Emergency Medicine Attending Physician
Associate Medical Director, Boca Raton Fire and Rescue
Associate Medical Director, Highland Beach Fire and Rescue
Boca Raton, Florida
Director of Epilepsy
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Baptist Health South Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
Neuro-ophthalmologist
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Baptist Health South FLorida
Boca Raton, Florida
Radiation Oncologist
Deputy Director of Radiation Oncology
Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
Neurosurgeon and Director, Functional Neurosurgery
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Baptist, Doctors and South Miami Hospitals
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida
Neurologist
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Baptist Health South Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
Neurology
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Baptist Hospital of Miami
Professor
Director, FIU Baptist Health Neurology Residency Program
Department of Neurosciences
Miami, Florida
Neuropsychologist/Psychologist
Baptist Health Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Boca Raton, Florida
NOTE: Faculty subject to change.
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 13 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 13 credit hours, CE Broker Course #20-, Day 1 - 6 credits, CE Broker Course #20-, Day 2 - 7 credits, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine and by the Florida Council of Physician Assistants.
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
- 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Speaker Credit™
- 13.00 General certificate of attendance
- 13.00 Nurse Practitioners
Price
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