2021 Annual Scientific Meeting
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PNS 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting
December 10 - 11, 2021 | Hershey, PA
December 10 - 11, 2021 | Hershey, PA
After much deliberation, the PNS Executive Council has decided to postpone the 2021 Annual Meeting to December 10-11, 2021. The decision to delay the in-person meeting was made with the knowledge that even though Governor Wolf has announced the lifting of the COVID-19 mitigation orders on Memorial Day, many of our attendees would still be under travel restrictions or unable or reluctant to gather, especially with their families in July.
So, enjoy the summer, SAVE the date – December 10 – 11, 2021, and plan to join us in Hershey for the Holidays! Check back here and watch your e-mail for more information!
So, enjoy the summer, SAVE the date – December 10 – 11, 2021, and plan to join us in Hershey for the Holidays! Check back here and watch your e-mail for more information!
Questions?
For other questions and more information, please contact the PNS Meeting Manager, Jessica Winger at jwinger@pamedsoc.org or (833) 770-1548.
For other questions and more information, please contact the PNS Meeting Manager, Jessica Winger at jwinger@pamedsoc.org or (833) 770-1548.
Agenda
Friday, December 10, 2021
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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 12:15 - 1:15 PM Lunch and Visit With Exhibitors 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 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 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, December 11, 2021
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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 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 12:15 - 12:30 PM Resident Award Presentation 12:30 PM Adjourn |
Hotel Information
To make a reservation, please call the Reservation Office at 855-729-3108, and ask for the room block for The PA Neurosurgical Society at The Hotel Hershey, December 9-12, 2021. The reservation office is open 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Room Rates:
Please make your reservations prior to Tuesday, November 9, 2021. After this date, room prices may increase, or rooms may not be available.
Room Rates:
- Double Room (2 Queen Beds): $329.00 per room, per night (plus taxes & fees)
- King Room (1 King Bed): $329.00 per room, per night (plus taxes & fees)
Please make your reservations prior to Tuesday, November 9, 2021. After this date, room prices may increase, or rooms may not be available.
**Please Note: The online registration site is currently under construction and unavailable. Please contact the Reservation Office at 855-729-3108 and ask for the PA Neurosurgical Society room block. We apologize for any inconvenience.**
