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7:50 - 8:00 am Welcome and Opening Remarks
Dr. Mark Iantosca President, PNS Dr. Jody Leonardo Program Chair, PNS
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
9:20 - 9:50 am Washington Committee Update
Dr. Clemens Schirmer Central Councilor, PNS
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
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
12:15 - 1:15 pm Lunch
1:15 - 1:30 pm Annual Business Meeting
Dr. Mark Iantosca President, PNS

app Breakout (1:30 - 4:30pm)

MAIN Education Room APP Breakout
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
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.

7:55 - 8:00 am Welcome and Introductions
Dr. Jody Leonardo Program Chair, PNS
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.
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

Resident Breakout (10:15 am - 12:15pm)

MAIN Education Room Resident Breakout
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.
12:30 pm Adjournment
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