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Forward6th Annual Advances and Innovations in Neurosurgery
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Director: Bernard R. Bendok, M.D.
April 3 - 5, 2025 - The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain - Marana, Arizona
Advances in multidisciplinary care and technology are occurring at a breathtaking pace. Innovations in artificial intelligence, robotics, and nanotechnology are improving the way neurosurgery is practiced. This unique course brings together internationally acclaimed speakers for case-based discussions and cutting-edge hands-on workshops at the forefront of advances in the multidisciplinary care of complex neurosurgical pathologies: brain, spine, and peripheral nerves. This course is designed to meet the educational needs of neurosurgeons, neurologists, critical care physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other neuroscience team members.
| Registration Fees | On or before January 6, 2025 | On or after January 7, 2025 |
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| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $700 | $775 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $600 | $675 |
| Optional: Advanced Hands-on Workshop (April 3, 2025) | $75 | |
Scholarship Opportunity
We are deeply committed to education and skills development, recognizing the importance of fostering the next generation of neurosurgical professionals. To support this commitment, we are offering scholarships to medical or APP students and residents in the neuroscience fields. To be considered for a scholarship to cover your registration, and a poster presentation at the meeting, please send a 300 word abstract on your primary research, review project, or a unique case discussion in the neuroscience field. Please send your abstract along with your name, level of training, and institution to Dr. Maria Pachon at pachon.maria@mayo.edu.
Target Audience
This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, and any allied health professionals practicing in neurology, neurosurgery, emergency medicine, medical oncology, and primary care.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify modern approaches to enhancing safety in the neurosurgery operating room.
- Review recent advances in the management of epilepsy.
- Examine the increased level of evidence for the use of laser interstitial thermal therapy for radiation necrosis following stereotactic radiosurgery.
- Review recent literature regarding minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for spine surgery.
- Describe cutting edge modern management approaches to glioma.
- Evaluate the most advanced interventional options for the individualized multidisciplinary treatment of patients with craniopharyngioma.
- Review recent advances in pituitary disease management.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
6th Annual Advances and
Innovations in Neurosurgery 2025
April 3-5, 2025
Thursday, April 3, 2025 |
APP Sessions and Hands-On Workshops
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7:00 a.m. | Registration / Breakfast | |
7:40 a.m.
7:50 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions JoDee Winter, PA-C
Opening Remarks Bernard R. Bendok, MD | |
8:00 a.m. | Spine Trauma Brad Rief, PA-C
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8:20 a.m. | Headache Workup Rashmi B. Halker Singh, M.D. | Advanced Endovascular Workshop Part I: Stroke (8:10am - 9:40am) Workshop Moderators: Bernard R. Bendok, M.D.; Chandan Krishna, M.D.; Jaime Lopez, M.D.; Ramiro Del Valle, M.D.; Alex Zavala, M.D.
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8:40 a.m. | Neuroimaging Serena Garcia, PA-C
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9:00 a.m. | Medications and Neuro Patients Harn J. Shiue, Pharm.D., R.Ph.
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9: 20 a.m. | Anesthetic Considerations in the Age of GLP-1 and SGLT2 Inhibitors
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9:40 a.m. | Refreshment Break and Exhibits
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9:55 a.m. | Hands On Session #1: Surgical Positioning, Cranial Plating, Microscopic Suturing Joseph B. Farnsworth, P.A.-C.;
| Advanced Endovascular Workshop Part II: Aneurysm (10:00am – 11:30 pm) Moderators: Bernard R. Bendok, M.D.; Chandan Krishna, M.D.; Jaime Lopez, M.D.; Ramiro Del Valle, M.D.; Alex Zavala, M.D.; Nora Schaefer, R.N., CNRN
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11:50 p.m. | Lunch and Exhibits (Product Theater)
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12:50 p.m. | Neuroophthalmology Marie Di Nome, M.D. and | Advanced Bypass Workshop Part I (1:00pm - 2:45pm) Workshop Moderators: Bernard R. Bendok, M.D.; Chandan Krishna, M.D.; Jaime Lopez, M.D.; Ramiro Del Valle, M.D.; Alex Zavala, M.D.
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1:50 p.m. | Intracranial Pressure Management Chris Tran, DNP
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2:10 p.m. | Carotid Disease and Treatment Options JoDee Winter, PA-C
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2:30 p.m. | Neuroinfections and Meningitis
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2:50 p.m. | Refreshment Break and Exhibits | |
3:05 p.m. | Hands On Session #2: Headframe Application, Suturing, Shunt Programming, Stealth Localization Joseph B. Farnsworth, P.A.-C.; Nora Schaefer, R.N., CNRN; JoDee Winter, PA-C | Advanced Bypass Workshop Part II (3:15pm - 5:00pm) Workshop Moderators: Bernard R. Bendok, M.D.; Chandan Krishna, M.D.; Jaime Lopez, M.D.; Ramiro Del Valle, M.D.; Alex Zavala, M.D.
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5:00 p.m. | Adjourn | |
Friday, April 4, 2025 |
7:00 a.m. | Breakfast (Product Theater) |
7:50 a.m. | Daily Overview of Goals and Objectives Bernard R. Bendok, M.D. |
Session I: | The Joy of Innovation |
Moderators: | Alex Zavala, M.D. and Bernard R. Bendok, M.D. |
7:55 a.m. | Innovations in Neuroscience from Mexico Alex Zavala, M.D. |
8:05 a.m. | Innovations in Community Outreach in Neuro-ophthalmology Marie Di Nome, M.D. |
8:15 a.m. | Innovations in Neuromonitoring for the Neurosurgeon Jaime Lopez, M.D. |
8:25 a.m. | Innovations in Facial Pain Management Richard Zimmerman, M.D. |
8:35 a.m. | Proton-Beam Radiosurgery in Neurosurgery Sujay Vora, M.D. |
8:45 a.m. | Becoming a Healthcare Innovator and Entrepreneur Stefan Madansingh, Ph.D. |
8:55 a.m. | Case-Based Panel Discussion and Q&A Alex Zavala, M.D. and Bernard R. Bendok, M.D. |
Session II: | Advancement in the Treatment of Vascular Pathologies (AVM, Aneurysm, ICH) |
Moderators: | Ayan Sen, M.D. and Ramiro Del Valle, M.D. |
9:15 a.m. | Critical Care Management of the Neurovascular Patient Ayan Sen, M.D. |
9:30 a.m. | Managing Acute ICH in the Anti-Coagulated Patient Bart Demaerschalk, M.D. |
9:45 a.m. | Minimally Invasive Options for ICH Chandan Krishna, M.D. |
10:00 a.m. | Innovations in Aneurysm and AVM Management Bernard R. Bendok, M.D. |
10:15 a.m. | Case-Based Panel Discussion and Q&A Ayan Sen, M.D. and Ramiro Del Valle, M.D. |
10:30 a.m. | Refreshment Break and Exhibits |
Session III: | Innovation in Spine Care |
Moderators: | Chandan Krishna, M.D. and Joshua Bakhsheshian, M.D. |
10:45 a.m. | Innovations in Spine Oncology Maziyar Kalani, M.D. |
11:00 a.m. | Innovations in Spinal Deformity Surgery Jamal McClendon, M.D. |
11:15 a.m. | Innovations in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Joshua Bakhsheshian, M.D. |
11:30 a.m. | Non-operative Options for Back Pain Daniel Wei, M.D. |
11:45 a.m. | Case-Based Panel Discussion and Q&A Chandan Krishna, M.D. and Joshua Bakhsheshian, M.D. |
12:00 p.m. | Lunch and Exhibits (Product Theater) |
1:00 p.m. | Spine Hands-On Station Chandan Krishna, M.D. and Joshua Bakhsheshian, M.D. |
Session IV: | Advances in Surgery and Neuromodulation for Epilepsy |
Moderators: | Alex Zavala, M.D.; Joe Sirven, M.D. and Richard Zimmerman, M.D. |
1:45 p.m. | Innovations in Seizure Prediction for Epilepsy Greg Worrel, M.D. |
2:00 p.m. | Innovations of Neurophysiological Monitoring in Epilepsy Surgery Joseph F. Drazkowski, M.D. |
2:15 p.m. | The Art of Selecting Patients for Surgery Katherine Noe, M.D. |
2:30 p.m. | Innovations in Surgery and Neuromodulation for Epilepsy Jonathon Parker, M.D. |
2:45 p.m. | Case-Based Panel Discussion and Q&A Alex Zavala, M.D.; Joe Sirven, M.D. and Richard Zimmerman, M.D. |
3:00 p.m. | Epilepsy Hands-On Station Ramiro Del Valle, M.D.; Joe Sirven, M.D.; Alex Zavala, M.D. and Jonathon Parker, M.D. |
4:30 p.m. | (Optional non-CME Activity) Neurology at Winetasting – Separate Registration Required Youbirt Aissa and Jaime Lopez, M.D. |
6:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception Invited Speaker: Fredric Meyer, M.D. |
Saturday, April 5, 2025 |
6:50 a.m. | Continental Breakfast, Exhibits, and Product Theater |
Session V: | Craniopharyngioma |
Moderators: | Naresh Patel, M.D.; Shannon Fortin Ensign, M.D. and Jaime Lopez, M.D. |
7:50 a.m. | Innovations in Endoscopic Access and Exposure Devyani Lal, M.D. |
8:05 a.m. | The Role of Radiation for Craniopharyngioma |
8:20 a.m. | BRAF Mutations and Innovations in Neuro-Oncology for Craniopharyngioma Shannon Fortin Ensign, M.D., M.D. |
8:35 a.m. | Innovations for Endocrinology for Craniopharyngioma Aditi Kumar, M.D. |
8:50 a.m. | Innovations in Neurosurgical Approaches for Craniopharyngioma Bernard R. Bendok, M.D. |
9:05 a.m. | Neuro-Ophthalmology of Craniopharyngioma Marie Di Nome, M.D. |
9:20 a.m. | Case-Based Panel Discussion and Q&A Naresh Patel, M.D. and Shannon Fortin Ensign, M.D. |
9:40 a.m. | Refreshment Break and Exhibits |
Session VI | Innovations in Glioma Therapy |
Moderators: | Mark Lyons, M.D.; Maciej Mrugala, M.D. and Alex Zavala, M.D. |
9:55 a.m. | Innovations in Glioma Therapy Maciej Mrugala, M.D. |
10:10 a.m. | Laser Ablation for Radiation Necrosis Richard Zimmerman, M.D. |
10:25 a.m. | Radiosurgery for Intraaxial Lesions Ramiro Del Valle, M.D. |
10:40 a.m. | Innovations in Surgery for Glioma Chandan Krishna, M.D. |
10:55 a.m. | Case-Based Panel Discussion and Q&A Mark Lyons, M.D. and Maciej Mrugala, M.D. |
Session VII: | Innovations in Skull-Base Meningioma Management |
Moderators: | Ramiro Del Valle, M.D. and Alyx Porter, M.D. |
11:10 a.m. | Innovations in Surgery for Meningioma Bernard R. Bendok, M.D. |
11:25 a.m. | Innovations in Imaging of Meningioma Tanya Rath, M.D. |
11:40 a.m. | Innovations in Radiotherapy for Meningioma Sujay Vora, M.D. |
11:55 p.m. | Innovations in Medical Therapy for Meningioma Alyx Porter, M.D. |
12:05 p.m. | Case-Based Panel Discussion and Q&A Ramiro Del Valle, M.D. and Alyx Porter, M.D. |
12:35 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
A block of rooms at a special group rate of $399 (USD), plus applicable local and state taxes, per night, is available for course participants and guests. A limited number of rooms are available three days prior to and three days after course dates.
Reservation Link: https://book.passkey.com/event/50834285/owner/3213998/home
Room rates are subject to a GroupCONNECT fee of $40.00 per room per night (reduced from $50.00 per room per night),
plus applicable state and local taxes. The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain is pleased to include the following in your
Group CONNECT bundled package:
- Guestroom Wireless Internet
- Daily street cycling experience or mountain biking experience
- Daily fitness classes
- Daily 2 hours of pickle ball court rental, paddles, and balls
- Daily guided morning walk
Make your reservation online before the room block fills. Room block is only available until Monday, March 3, 2025.
Cancellations fee (1 night's room and tax) will be charged by the hotel if the cancellation request is received within 7 days prior to arrival.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant
Course Director
Bernard R. Bendok, M.D.
Planning Committee:
JoDee Winter, P.A.-C.
Chris Tran, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
Joseph I. Sirven, M.D.
Alejandro Zavala, M.D.
Marie A. Di Nome, M.D.
Chandan Krishna, M.D.
Advisory Committee:
Patrick B. Bolton, M.D.
Ramiro Del Valle, M.D.
Jaime Lopez, M.D.
Maciej M. Mrugala, M.D.
Tiffany Konieczka, M.S.N., R.N.
Alyx B. Porter, M.D.
Nora J. Schaeffer, R.N., CNRN
Ayan Sen, M.D.
Sujay A. Vora, M.D.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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 Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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 18.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 18.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 18.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 18.25 AAPA Category 1
- 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 18.25 ANCC
- 18.25 Attendance
- 18.25 IPCE
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Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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