Via Christi Neuroscience and Stroke Symposium
Join us August 23-24, 2024
We are excited to extend this invitation for your organization to exhibit at our upcoming Neuroscience Symposium, taking place on Friday, Aug. 23, and Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Hyatt Regency Wichita, 400 W. Waterman St., Wichita, Kansas 67202. This symposium serves as a pivotal platform for healthcare professionals, researchers, and experts in the field to exchange knowledge, explore innovations and advance strategies in neuroscience management and care.
Your participation would significantly contribute to the success of our event. By gathering to learn about neuroscience and stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, you can engage with a diverse audience of healthcare professionals, researchers and decision-makers in our community.
This event offers 13 CME credits.
Breakfast and lunch are included with in-person registration cost.
Parking information for event site can be found here.
To learn more about Via Christi's Comprehensive Stroke Center and its stroke and neuroscience services, visit ascension.org/KansasStroke
Dr. William A. Knight IV is a distinguished Professor of Emergency Medicine, Neurology, and Neurosurgery, known for his exceptional contributions to the medical field. He serves as the Medical Director for the Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Providers (EM APP) Program and as the Chief of Staff at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center (UCMC).
Leadership in Sports Medicine
Dr. Knight is the Lead Physician for the NFL's Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant (UNC), Emergency Response Physician (ERP), and Airway Management Physician (AMP) Programs in Cincinnati. His role includes coordinating all independent doctor roles for the NFL in Cincinnati, ensuring top-notch care and emergency preparedness for athletes.
Notable Contributions and Clinical Work
As a key member of Damar Hamlin's care coordination team at UC, Dr. Knight has demonstrated his expertise and commitment to patient care. He also works clinically in the Emergency Room (ER), Neurological and Surgical Intensive Care Units (NSICU and SICU), bringing his extensive knowledge to critical care settings. Additionally, Dr. Knight is deeply involved with the NFL, enhancing their emergency preparedness and contributing to the International Game Series.
Dr. Milburn is Vice Chair of the Ochsner Department of Radiology Department and Professor of Radiology at the University of Queensland. He serves as Program Director for the radiology residency and also Director of Neurointerventional Services at Ochsner. Dr. Milburn attended UMKC Medical School followed by diagnostic radiology residency at Ochsner. He performed fellowship training in diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University. As a Program Director, Dr. Milburn cultivates a collegial atmosphere while motivating residents to become successful. He is an active researcher and educator, with primary interests in stroke and brain aneurysm treatment, neuroimaging, and resident education. Dr. Milburn is a past presient of the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery (SNIS) and is currently on the editorial board of the Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery.
8:30-9:20 a.m.
One Team, One Goal: APPs and Multidisciplinary Care
9:20-10:10 a.m.
Radiological Workup of Acute Ischemic Stroke
10:25-11:15 a.m.
CVST: Current State of Evidence and Controversies
11:15-Noon
Transcarotid Artery Revascularization: A Paradigm Shift?
1-1:50 p.m.
A New Era for Alzheimer’s – Diagnostic and Treatment Update
1:50-2:40 p.m.
EBP in Speech Pathology and Stroke
2:55-3:45 p.m.
Acute Ischemic Stroke Overview
3:45-4:35 p.m.
Neuromodulation Through Spinal Cord Stimulation
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH): A New Therapeutic Option
Endovascular Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke
ICH Update
Concussion - From the ED to the NFL
Advancements and Innovations in MMA Embolization: Techniques, Outcomes, and Future Directions
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Rehabilitation
Neuropsychologist Approach to Cognitive Impairment
Personalized Surgical Neuro-Oncology: Current Challenges and Opportunities
Dr. Zsolt Zador specializes in both complex cranial work, including neuro-oncology, endoscopic neurosurgery, and skull base procedures as well as complex spine surgery. He is fellowship trained in these subspecialties at the University of Toronto. He holds board certification in Canada and the UK. He is an Associate Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Zador’s research leverages biomedical data and machine learning for individualized patient treatments. He completed his PhD studying cytotoxic brain edema. With over 60 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Zador has contributed to journals like Nature Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Cancer Cell.
Recently, Dr. Zador joined the Abay Neuroscience Center in Wichita, Kansas, as a neurosurgeon and is excited about the future.
Presentation purpose:
The Neuroscience and Stroke Symposium will give learners updates on diagnoses and treatment options for patients with neurological disorders, so they can better care for their patients and improve outcomes. Education will focus on updated medical, surgical, and endovascular treatments for stroke and related neurological conditions.
Learning Objectives:
Target audience:
This activity is designed for the interdisciplinary audience including the following: Physician, Physician Assistant, Pharmacist, Nurse, Social Workers, Advanced Practice Nurse
Conflict of Interest:
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support, it is the policy of Ascension to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all CE/CME activities. Full disclosure of conflicts and conflict resolution will be made in writing via handout materials or syllabus.
Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, Ascension 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.
Credit designation:
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 13.00 IPCE credit(s) for learning and change.
Ascension designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity is awarded 13.00 ANCC contact hour(s). (based on 60 minutes per contact hour)
Ascension 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 13.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
This knowledge-based activity qualifies for 13.00 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. Pharmacy CE credits will be submitted electronically to the NABP upon successful completion of the activity.
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Ascension is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Ascension maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 13.00 continuing education credits.
Butler County EMS is accredited by the Kansas Board of EMS as a long-term program provider, #KS-032. Participation in this symposium has been evaluated and approved for up to 13 hours of EMS continuing education in the core topic of Cardiovascular Education.
Faculty/Course Director/Planners:
Ascension has selected all faculty participating in this activity. It is the policy of Ascension that all CE/CME planning committees, faculty, authors, editors, and staff disclose relationships with commercial interests upon nomination or invitation of participation. Disclosure documents are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest and if relevant, they are resolved prior to confirmation of participation. Only those participants who have no conflict of interest or who agreed to an identified resolution process prior to their participation were involved in this activity.
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Aug. 23, 2024
Friday only, virtual
Aug. 23-24, 2024
Both days, in person
Aug. 24, 2024
Saturday, in person
