2021 Annual Scientific Meeting
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PNS 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting
July 23-24, 2021 | Hershey, PA
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.
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.
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
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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, July 24, 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 |
