| 7:50 - 8:00 am | Welcome and Opening Remarks
Dr. Mark Iantosca
President, PNS
Dr. Jody Leonardo
Program Chair, PNS
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| 8:00 - 9:20 am | High Impact Literature Update
Moderator: Dr. Scott Simon
Oncology – Dr. Nassir Mansour
Spine – Dr. Jang Yoon
Functional – Dr. Nestor Tomycz
Cerebrovascular/Endovascular – Dr. Ephraim Church
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| 9:20 - 9:50 am | Washington Committee Update
Dr. Clemens Schirmer
Central Councilor, PNS
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| 9:50 - 10:30 am | Break with Exhibitors |
| 10:30 - 11:15 am | A Rare Perspective
A Cushing's disease and adrenal insufficient patient's journey to advocate for the rare community
working with the
medical community to make an impact.
Marie Conley
Founder, The Conley Cushing’s Fund
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| 11:15 am - 12:15 pm | Keynote: Future of Healthcare
David Holmberg will discuss his experience, innovation, and progressive work as an influential
leader in the healthcare
industry and the future of evolution in healthcare.
David Holmberg
CEO and President, Highmark Health
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| 12:15 - 1:15 pm | Lunch |
| 1:15 - 1:30 pm | Annual Business Meeting
Dr. Mark Iantosca
President, PNS
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app Breakout (1:30 - 4:30pm)
| MAIN Education Room | APP Breakout |
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| 1:30 - 3:00 pm Reimagining Community Neurosurgery: The Changing Landscape of
Neurosurgery in Central Pennsylvania Moderator: Dr. Pawel Ochalski Panelists: Dr. Keith Kuhlengel, Dr. Joel Winer, Dr. Perry Argires, and Dr. Louis Marotti |
Round Table Discussions 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: Neurological Deficits to Expect Based on Lesion Location Ben Hurdig, PA and Denise Miller, CRNP 2:30-3:00 pm Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Diana Gardiner, CRNP, Rachel Pessoa, CRNP, and Kristin Rupich, CRNP |
| 3:00 - 3:20 pm Break | 3:00 - 3:30 pm Break |
| 3:30 - 4:00 pm Alphabet LIFS Moderator: Dr. Alexander Yu 20min – Presentation (lumbar interbody fusions) Panelists: Dr. Bong-Soo Kim, Dr. Kevin Walsh, Dr. William Welch 40min - Panel Discussion 3 cases) Live audience participation with polling app! |
APP Skills Session 3:30-4:30 pm Lumbar Puncture Demonstrated by Dr. Patrick Offi 4:00-4:30 pm SI Joint Provocative Testing Demonstrated by Jeffrey Cameron, PA and Joshua Trbovich, PA |
| 4:30 - 5:15 pm | Beyond Goat Yoga: A Systematic Method for Improving Physician Wellness
Dr. Dan Shapiro, PhD
Vice Dean, Penn State College of Medicine
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| 5:15 – 6:30 pm | PNS Annual Meeting Opening Reception
Located in Exhibit Hall
Socialize with your colleagues from across the state and take advantage of this opportunity to interact with exhibitors to see latest technology.
Featuring the Resident Neural Networking Corner: Fellowship recruiters and hospital directors from across Pennsylvania will be available to discuss fellowship and future employment opportunities with residents.
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| 7:55 - 8:00 am | Welcome and Introductions
Dr. Jody Leonardo
Program Chair, PNS
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| 8:00 - 9:00 am | Resident Oral Abstract Presentations
Moderator: Dr. Jody Leonardo
The top six abstracts selected by the committee will be presented orally in the general session.
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| 9:00 - 10:00 am | KEYNOTE: 7 Steps to Become a LEADER
Jonathan Gilliam
US Navy SEAL & FBI Special Agent
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| 10:00 - 10:15 am | Break |
Resident Breakout (10:15 am - 12:15pm)
| MAIN Education Room | Resident Breakout |
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| 10:15 - 11:35 am High Impact Literature Update Moderator: Dr. Jody Leonardo Pediatric Neurosurgery – Dr. Elias Rizk Peripheral Nerve – Dr. Elias Rizk Neurosurgery Epilepsy – Dr. Benjamin Kennedy Neurotrauma/Critical Care – Dr. Haejoe Park |
Panel Discussions 10:15-10:45 am Life After ResidencyModerated by Dr. Diana Jho Panelists: Dr. Justin Devanzo, Dr. Bertram Richter, and Dr. Michael McDowell 10:45 - 11:15 am Tips and Tricks in Navigating your Transition into PracticeModerated by Dr. Diana Jho Panelists: Dr. Pawel Ochalski and Dr. Scott Simon |
| 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Advocacy 101 for Neurosurgeons David Thompson Senior Director of Government Relations, Pennsylvania Medical Society |
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Resident Skills Session and Top Gun PA Competition |
| 12:15 - 12:30 pm | Resident Award Presentation
Awards will be presented for the Oral Abstracts and for the Top Gun PA Competition.
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| 12:30 pm | Adjournment |
