14th Annual Jefferson Neurocritical Care Symposium

Friday, January 31, 2025, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Other, Philadelphia, PA


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.75 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME Credits (6.75 hours), ABS CC (6.75 hours), ACPE Contact Hour(s) (6.75 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (6.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (6.75 hours), Nursing Pharmacology Credit (3.00 hours), PA Patient Safety and Risk Credit (5.00 hours)

This innovative course will be of interest to all specialists working in the fields of emergency medicine, internal medicine, hospital medicine, neurology, critical care, and neurosurgery. It focuses on clinical cases regarding issues in Neurocritical Care, particularly those that generate practical controversy, and that are related to recent advances pertaining to the management of the critically-ill neurological patient.

This CE Conference offers participants a case-based format that will allow participants to observe and question faculty members as they deal with real patient problems, and demonstrate how to apply new information and evidence-based guidelines into their practices. Together with our expert interdisciplinary team, participants will critique treatment approaches, interpret clinical and laboratory findings from, and navigate through the critical decision points of care.

Successful Completion
To successfully complete this activity, the required evaluation must be completed no later than Friday, February 21, 2025. Thereafter, the evaluation will no longer be available and credits will not be issued. No refunds will be offered for failure to complete the required evaluation by the stated deadline.

 

Virtual attendees: Log in information available on the Course Content tab.

 

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Keynote: Emily J. Gilmore MD, FNCS, FACNS

Emily J. Gilmore, MD has been a member of the Division of Neurocritical Care and Emergency Neurology at the Yale School of Medicine and a neurointensivist and critical care EEG attending at Yale-New Haven Hospital in Connecticut since 2012.

Dr. Gilmore completed her neurology residency and 3-year combined fellowship at Columbia University where she fostered a clinical and research interest in neuromonitoring. She was one of the first neurointensivists to become board certified in critical care EEG monitoring and was recruited to Yale to help build a state-of-the art Neuro-ICU where technology could be deployed to deliver cutting edge care for patients with acute brain injury.

Keynote: Monisha A. Kumar, MD

Dr. Monisha A. Kumar, MD, is a renowned neurologist and Director of the Neuro ICU at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

As a Professor of Neurology, with an additional appointment as an Associate Professor in Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Dr. Kumar is highly regarded for her expertise in managing complex neurological conditions, particularly subarachnoid hemorrhage, therapeutic hypothermia, and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Her special interest is in racial and gender disparities and health equity in the delivery of neurocritical care. Dr. Kumar holds board certifications in Neurology and Vascular Neurology, solidifying her commitment to advancing critical care for patients with severe neurological disorders.

 

 

 

 Keynote: Niklas Nielsen

Niklas Nielsen is an associate professor at the Department of Clinical Sciences at Helsingborg, Lund University and consultant in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care at Helsingborg Hospital.

He completed his PhD on induced hypothermia after cardiac arrest with a clinical focus organizing the international Hypothermia Network Registry, now renamed the International Cardiac Arrest Registry (INTCAR). The thesis led to the design and conduct of the international randomized clinical trial: Targeted Temperature Management 33°C versus 36°C after Cardiac Arrest (TTM-trial), where he was the principal investigator and lead author.

He is the principal investigator of the published TTM2-trial. His current research interest is on various aspects of post-cardiac arrest care with focus on temperature management, trial methodology, trial conduct, prediction and follow-up.

1. Review recent advances in treatment modalities and future therapies of spinal cord injury.
2. Apply evidence based guidelines for the management of status epilepticus (SE).
3. Summarize the recent literature regarding use of targeted temperature management in brain injury patients.
4. Describe the role of and approach to neuroprognostication in brain injured patients.
5. Identify the physiopathology of spinal cord injury.
6. Identify and ameliorate health care disparities in brain injured patients.
7. Examine the physiopathology of traumatic brain injury and its effects on the cerebral circulation and metabolism.
8. Discuss up-to-date management of central nervous system infections.
9. Discuss management of cardiac and respiratory complications in sub-arachnoid patients.

Saturday Workshops Cancelled

Friday Only-In Person	Fee
Physician	$225
Nurse/Nurse Practitioner	$175
Pharmacist	$175
Physician Assistant	$175
Jefferson Health	$75
Jefferson Resident/Fellow	$0
Friday Only-In Person  Jefferson Neuroscience Network	Fee
Physician	$150
Nurse/Nurse Practitioner	$100
Pharmacist	$100
Physician Assistant	$100
Friday Only-Virtual	Fee
All professions	$200
Jefferson Resident/Fellow	$0

 

 

 

 

 

 

In support of improving patient care, Thomas Jefferson University 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.

Physicians: This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This activity awards 6.75 nursing contact hours.

Pharmacists: This knowledge-based continuing education is designated for 6.75 credit contact hours of continuing education credit.
UAN JA4008236-0000-25-001-L01-P
Credits will be uploaded to CPE Monitor within 60 days following the completion of the activity. This statement contains information provided to NABP from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) via CPE Monitor. ACPE policy states paper and/or electronic statements of credit may no longer be distributed directly to learners as proof of ACPE credit. The official record of credit may be located in the learner's e-profile in CPE Monitor.

Physicians Assistants:

 

Thomas Jefferson University 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 6.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

 

Other Healthcare Professionals: This educational activity is designated for 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ^TM. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Credit
Nursing Pharmacology Credit: This educational activity offers 3.0 nursing pharmacology credit. Qualifying sessions are noted on the agenda.

PA Patient Safety and Risk Credit: This education activity offers 5.0 PA Patient Safety and Risk credit. Qualifying sessions are noted on the agenda.

Agenda
Agenda subject to change without notice.

Cancellation Policy
Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and received in the Office of CPD two weeks prior to the start date of the course. There will be no refunds after this period.*  Cancellations notified before the two week time frame will incur a 25% administration fee (with a minimum of $20).  Registrants who fail to attend the conference are responsible for the entire fee.  All refunds will be processed after the conference.  The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone this course due to unforeseen circumstances.  In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund registration fees, but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines or travel agencies. 

Submit refund requests to: Office of Continuing Professional Development Sidney Kimmel Medical College Jefferson Alumni Hall 1020 Locust Street, Suite M-5 Philadelphia, PA 19107

Or by email to [email protected] - please include the activity name in the subject line.

*Registration fees will be refunded less a 15% administration fee to international conference registrants who are unable to secure a travel visa. Registrants must provide proof of visa denial. 

 Jefferson Release Policy
Jefferson may record/livestream/photograph this educational activity. These images/recordings, along with your name, may be used in Jefferson publications or on the Jefferson website. If you verbally submit any questions for Q&A sessions, you are agreeing to be recorded and to have that recording available in enduring materials. Once photographed, filmed, recorded, or videotaped, you waive the right of inspection or approval to which such images/recordings may be put and Jefferson has the right to use, publish, reproduce, modify, adapt, and distribute at any time in any manner or medium.

Jefferson HIPAA Policy
As an attendee of this educational activity hosted by Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson University Physicians, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. (collectively 'Jefferson'), you may gain access to certain proprietary information ('Confidential Information'), including Protected Health Information ('PHI').

By participating in this educational activity, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information, including all PHI, obtained from any source. You also agree to take all necessary steps to protect such Confidential Information and shall not directly or indirectly disclose or use it in any manner or for any reason, other than as necessary to complete the educational activity. Further, you agree not to take photographs, record in any manner or otherwise reproduce any such Confidential Information. You understand that any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information may result in possible legal action against you by Jefferson whose confidentiality is breached.

Photography and Recording
Unauthorized recording or photography at a Jefferson-sponsored event is strictly prohibited. Individuals found violating this policy will be asked to vacate the activity. No credits or refund will be issued.

Copyright
All rights reserved – Thomas Jefferson University. No part of this program may be used, reproduced, or shared in any manner whatsoever without express written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in articles or reviews.

Day 1

 

The Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians
19 S 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Day 2

Day 2 Cancelled

Dr. Robert & Dorothy Rector of Clinical Skills & Simulation Center
Dorrance Hamilton Building
1001 Locust Street, Suite 306
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Directions

Parking at Jefferson

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Thomas Jefferson University adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and the policies that supplement the Standards.

All planners, faculty, and others in control of educational content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Any conflicts of interests have been mitigated prior to this educational activity. Such disclosures will be available prior to the start of the activity. Jefferson conflict of interest mitigation process may result in changes to the program agenda.

Off-Label/Investigational Use
All faculty/presenters/authors at Thomas Jefferson University sponsored events are required to disclose whether or not their content contains information of commercial products/devices that are unlabeled for use or investigational uses of products not yet approved. Product(s) is/are not included in the labeling approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of disease(s).

Content Disclaimer
The views expressed in this activity are those of the faculty. It should not be inferred or assumed that they are expressing the views of any manufacturer of pharmaceuticals or devices or Thomas Jefferson University.

It should be noted that the recommendations made herein with regard to the use of therapeutic agents, varying disease states, and assessments of risk, are based upon a combination of clinical trials, current guidelines, and the clinical practice experience of the participating presenters. The drug selection and dosage information presented in this activity are believed to be accurate. However, participants are urged to consult all available data on products and procedures before using them in clinical practice.

Friday, January 31, 2025

Exhibitor Rules

• Exhibitor is not providing commercial support for this educational activity. Exhibitor is purchasing exhibit space.
• Exhibits are intended for informational purposes, products should not be sold through the exhibit hall.
  TJU and the exhibitor acknowledge and agree that the exhibitor may be subject to Section 6002 of the Affordable Care Act, which added Section 1128G to the Social Security Act, and its implementing regulations codified in 42 CFR 402 &403 (Collectively the Sunshine Act). Exhibiting companies are solely responsible for collecting any information about actions within their virtual exhibit space that constitutes a payment or transfer of value to a covered participant, which is required to reported under the Sunshine Act.
• Exhibitors may observe educational sessions but must refrain from participating in the activity.
• No recordings of the scientific sessions on behalf of the exhibitor's company is permitted.

Application Deadline
Applications for exhibits will be accepted through Friday, January 10, 2025. After January 10, 2025, applications may be accepted on a case by case basis.

Cancellation and Refunds
In the event that the symposium is canceled by the organizers, exhibit fees will be refunded in full, however Thomas Jefferson University is not responsible for other expenses incurred by the exhibitor.

In the event an exhibitor cancels participation, refunds will be made as follows:

• **REGISTRATION DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 01/30/2025 7pm est**
• Prior to the deadline of January 10, 2025 a refund will be given minus a 10% administration fee.
• After January 10, 2025 no refund will be given.
• Exhibitors who are absent from the conference will not receive a refund.
• Exhibit cancellations must be made in writing.
  Send cancellation notice to [email protected] and include name of activity in subject line. 

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