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2021 Annual Scientific Meeting
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Save the Date!
PNS 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting
July 23-24, 2021 | Hershey, PA

As hard as it is to reimagine our future at this time, we are moving ahead with the planning of the 107th Annual Scientific Meeting as a in-person event. More details will be posted here and emailed to PNS membership as they become available.
 
PNS is working closely with the Hotel Hershey to ensure a safe environment for both exhibitors and attendees. We are preparing for a socially distanced event consistent with governmental restrictions and those imposed by the hotel. ​
​Questions?
For other questions and more information, please contact the PNS Meeting Manager, Jessica Winger at jwinger@pamedsoc.org​ or (833) 770-1548.​
Agenda
Friday, July 23, 2021
7:50 - 8:00 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Dr. Mark Iantosca, PNS President
Dr. Jody Leonardo, PNS Program Chair


8:00 - 9:20 AM
High Impact Literature Update
Moderator: Dr. Scott Simon
Oncology: Dr. Edward Monaco
Spine: Dr. Jang Yoon
Functional: Dr. Nestor Tomycz
Cerebrovascular/Endovascular:
​Dr. Ephraim Church


9:20 - 9:50 AM
Washington Committee Update
Dr. Clemens Schirmer

9:50 - 10:30 AM
Break with Exhibitors

10:30 - 11:15 AM
A Rare Perspective
Marie Conley, Founder, The Conley Cushing's Disease Fund

11:15 - 12:15 PM
Lessons Learned from COVID-19
Models and Predicting: Robert Harbaugh, MD 
Teaching (Residents/Medical Students): TBD 
Vaccines and Distributions: TBD 
Telehealth: Mark Iantosca, MD and Donald Whiting, MD 
Neurosurgery Critical Care Experience: Philip Villanueva, MD
 
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12:15 - 1:15 PM
Lunch and Visit With Exhibitors
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1:15 - 1:30 PM
Annual Business Meeting
Dr. Mark Iantosca, PNS President
1:30 - 4:30 PM
Breakout Sessions
Main Education Room Breakout
APP Breakout
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1:30 - 3:00 PM
Reimagining Community Neurosurgery: The Changing Landscape in Central Pennsylvania
Moderator: Dr. Pawel Ochalski
Panelist: Dr. Joel Winer


1:30 - 2:00 PM
Patterns of Pain: An Approach to Triaging and Treating Lower Back Pain
Joshua Trbovich, PA and Jeffrey Cameron, PA

2:00 - 2:30 PM
Brain Tumors: Expected Neurological Deficits Based on Lesion Location
Denise Miller, CRNP

2:30 - 3:00 PM
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Diana Gardner, CRNP and Rachel Pessoa, CRNP

3:00 - 3:30 PM
Break with Exhibitors

​3:30 - 4:30 PM
Alphabet LIFS (Lumbar Interbody Fusions)
Moderator: Dr. Alexander Yu
Panelists: Dr. Bong-Soo Kim, Dr. Kevin Walsh,
​and Dr. William Welch
LIVE audience participation with polling app!
3:30 - 4:00 PM
APP Skills Session: Lumbar Puncture
Demonstrated by Patrick Offi, PA
*Tentative pending COVID-19 restrictions


4:00 - 4:30 PM
APP Skills Session: SI Joint Provocative Testing
Demonstrated by Jeffrey Cameron, PA and
​Joshua Trbovich, PA
​*Tentative pending COVID-19 restrictions

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4:30 - 5:30 PM
Beyond Goat Yoga: A Systematic Method for Improving Physician Wellness
Dan Shapiro, PhD

5:30 - 6:30 PM
​PNS Annual Meeting Open Reception
Saturday, July 24, 2021
7:55 - 8:00 AM
Welcome and Introductions
Dr. Jody Leonardo, PNS Program Chair

8:00 - 9:00 AM
Resident Oral Abstract Presentations
Moderator: Dr. Jody Leonardo

9:00 - 10:00 AM
Keynote: 7 Steps to Become a LEADER
Jonathan Gilliam, US Navy Seal & FBI Special Agent

10:00 - 10:15 AM
Break

10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
​Breakout Sessions
Main Education Room Breakout
Resident Breakout

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10:15 - 11:35 AM
High Impact Literature Update
Moderator: Dr. Jody Leonardo
Pediatric: Dr. Elias Rizk
Peripheral Nerve: Dr. Elias Rizk
Neurosurgery Epilepsy: Dr. Benjamin Kennedy
Neurotrauma/Critical Care: Dr. Haejoe Park
10:15 - 10:45 AM
Life After Residency
Moderator: Dr. Diana Jho
Panelists: Dr. Justin Davanzo, Dr. Michael McDowell 


10:45 - 11:15 AM
​Tips and Tricks in Navigating Your Transition Into Practice
Moderator: Dr. Diana Jho
Panelists: Dr. Pawel Ochalski, Dr. Scott Simon,
and Dr. Alexander Yu


11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Resident Skills Session and Top Gun PA Competition

11:35 - 12:15 PM
Advocacy 101 for Neurosurgeons
David Thompson, Senior Director of Govt. Relations, Pennsylvania Medical Society 

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12:15 - 12:30 PM
Resident Award Presentation

12:30 PM 
​Adjourn
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