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UPMC Hamot 2026 Neuroscience Conference
Need
Early diagnosis and treatment of stroke and other neurologic disorders can have a profound impact on patient outcomes and mortality. The diagnosis, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of diseases of the brain and spine is rapidly changing. It is vital that primary care practitioners, nurses, therapists, and other advanced practice providers maintain an awareness of the differential diagnoses, as well as new and emerging treatment options for these.
Goal
This annual activity will focus on the neurosciences, including stroke and other disorders of the brain, as well as foster networking and collaboration among clinical disciplines within the region. Both current and future treatment options will be addressed, along with management issues and prevention of possible complications. Case presentations will complement didactic presentations.
Target Audience
Primary care physicians, internists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants; physical, occupational, and speech therapists; and other advanced practice providers will benefit from attendance at this activity.
Course summary
- 6.00 AAPA Category I CME
- 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 6.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 6.00 Attendance
Program Outline
7 – 7:30 | Registration/Continental Breakfast |
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7:30 – 7:35 | Opening Remarks | Tammy Kordes, PhD, Trevor Phinney, DO |
7:35 – 7:55 | Patient Story | Steve Krauza |
7:55 - 8:40 | PFO Closure: A Multidisciplinary Approach | Trevor Phinney, DO Rober Maholic, DO |
8:40 - 9:10 | Bilingual Assessment Versus Interpreter Assessment | Nykole Gonzalez, Psy.D. |
9:10 – 9:25 | Refreshment Break |
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9:25 - 10:10 | The Evolving Role of Amyloid Therapy | Katie Warren, DO |
10:10 – 10:55 | Emerging Therapies for Dysphagia | Logan Pyle, DO Terri Stratton, MSN |
10:55 – 11:25 | An Introduction to Intraoperative Neuromonitoring | Jonathan Drumheller |
11:25 – 12:15 | Lunch and Networking |
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12:15 – 12:45 | Open Surgical Management of Brain Aneurysms | Jeremy Stone, MD |
12:45 - 1:15 | Endovascular Management of Brain Aneurysms | Charles Romero, MD |
1:15 - 1:45 | Complications and treatments of the Aneurysms | Tyler Cyphert, RN |
1:45 – 2 | Refreshment Break |
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2 – 2:45 | Visual Deficits after Stroke | Lynne Huber, OTD, OTR/L |
2:45 - 3:25 | Seeing the Unseen: A Case of Heidenhain Variant CJD | Kirsten Blakeslee, DO Eric Nturibi, MD Marija Zivcevska, DO, MSc |
3:25 | Adjournment |
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TWO WAYS TO ATTEND THIS HYBRID CONFERENCE:
OPTION 1:
In Person at the Crystal Ballroom at the Ambassador Banquet and Conference Center, behind the Courtyard by Marriott at 7794 Peach St., Erie, Pa.
Registration fees includes the seminar, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks and lunch.
OPTION 2:
Virtually via Zoom
Pre-registrants will be sent links prior to the conference, and all links will be available on the conference website for those who have registered.
Attire
Attire for the conference is business casual. Since meeting room temperatures can vary, it is recommended that you bring a light jacket or sweater with you to the conference.
Special Needs
Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs (i.e. gluten free or vegan meal, private room for nursing mothers, handicap accessibility) will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by e-mailing the Hamot CME office at [email protected] or calling 814-877-5691.
Travel
Click here for directions
COURSE DIRECTORS:
Tammy Kordes, Ph.D.
Neuropsychologist
Northshore Neurosciences
ACCREDITATION
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
PHYSICIAN (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 6.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
NURSING (CNE)
A maximum of 6.5 nursing contact hours will be awarded. Participants will be able to claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the program.
OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Stroke Credit
Sessions that meet requirements for stroke education hours will be indicated on the credit designation form at the conference.
PT Credit
pending approval
OT Credit
Pending approval
Available Credit
- 6.00 AAPA Category I CME
- 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 6.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 6.00 Attendance
If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact the Hamot CME Department at 814-877-5691, or send an e-mail to [email protected]
Price
See registration options below.
UPMC EMPLOYEE PAYMENT VIA JOURNAL ENTRY TRANSFER OR MEB SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
If you are a UPMC employee and your department will be responsible for payment, we can charge your department directly.
DO NOT SUBMIT a disbursement to UPMC Accounts Payable.
For journal transfer and MEB funds, please fill out the appropriate form below:
MEB Tracking Form reviewed 7-6-2020.pdf
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please notify UPMC Hamot’s CME Department of substitutions and cancellations, via email to [email protected] or by telephone at 814-877-5691.
IF YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PAY BY CHECK
Please contact the UPMC Hamot CME Department at: 814-877-5691 or e-mail: [email protected].