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Forward11th Annual Neuro and Intensive Care: Review, Workshops, and Controversies 2025
Overview
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: W. David Freeman, M.D., Alejandro A. Rabinstein, M.D., Sukhwinder (Johnny) S. Sandhu, M.D., Aaron B. Skolnik, M.D., and Eelco F. Wijdicks, M.D., Ph.D.
Course Co-Directors: Suzanne M. Brown, B.S.N., C.N.R.N., S.C.R.N., Christina I. Collins, D.N.P., A.R.N.P., Jodi D. Hellickson, APRN, CNS, M.S., Daniel A. Jackson, Pharm.D., BCPS, R.Ph., Layton White, Jr., P.A.-C, P.A., Cathy L. Mielke, APRN, CNS, M.S., and Amanda D. Tomlinson, A.R.N.P., ACNP-BC.
May 21 - 24, 2025 - Ritz-Carlton - Orlando, Florida
Mayo Clinic's Neuro and Intensive Care: Review, Workshops and Controversies 2025 is a CME course designed for medical professionals who care for patients with neurological/neurosurgical emergencies, acute stroke and brain hemorrhage, acute brain injury, coma and disorders that require hospital, emergency department, and intensive care unit evaluation and management. The course provides a mixture of didactic, case-based and evidence-based guideline review and workshops. Pharmacotherapy and ICU EEG workshops utilize audience participation in on-screen quizzes and share protocols regarding osmotherapy for raised intracranial pressure and antiepileptic drug therapy.
Call for Abstracts
Overview: An e- poster session for presentation of original research dedicated to the field of Neurocritical Care will be held at the meeting. Submitted abstracts may include: ongoing clinical trials in neuro critical care, outcome studies, quality improvement or practice innovations, and interesting, case series, case control studies, or challenging case reports. Posters will be peer-reviewed. At least one of the authors must register and attend the conference.
Please utilize the Abstract Submission Webform to submit your proposal.
Abstract Eligibility: Original abstracts that either have or have not been presented at other meetings will be considered for the conference. Abstracts will be peer reviewed.
Submission Deadline: The deadline for abstract submission is Friday, April 25 2025.
Notification of Results: All primary authors will be notified within 1 week after the submission deadline if their abstract has been selected for the e-poster session, and details regarding abstract presentation will follow.
Inquiries: flacmeabstracts@mayo.edu
* Accepted abstract recipients or an approved non-author presenter must register for the meeting.
Target Audience
This course is designed for medical professionals trained in neurology, neurosurgery, emergency medicine, critical care medicine, neurocritical care, pulmonary and critical care medicine, and anesthesia. ARNPs, PAs, paramedics/EMS personnel, pharmacists, and physical, occupational, and speech therapists who care for patients with neurological emergencies may also benefit.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Define common neurological and neurosurgical emergencies
- Review updates in best practices of neuro/neurosurgical critical care
- Outline strategies for best practice and evidence-based medicine updates in neuro-critical care
- Discuss pathophysiologic management of neurocritical care conditions
- Review the approach to diagnosis of basic and advanced neurocritical care conditions and diseases
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.
Program
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Multi-Professional/Allied Health Day Moderators: Suzanne Brown, BSN, RN, CNRN, SCRN, Christy Collins, DNP, APRN, Amanda Tomlinson, APRN, Jodi Hellickson, MS, APRN, CNS, Cathy Mielke, MS, APRN, CNS, Layton White Jr, PA-C | |
12:30 p.m. | Registration / Light Hors d’oeuvres & Exhibits (Plaza Foyer) |
1:00 | Keynote Speaker: (Plaza Salon) -Molly McNett, Ph.D., R.N., CNRN, FNCS, FAAN - “If you build it, will they come? Future Directions for Implementing Research into Neurocritical Care Practice” |
2:30 | Q&A |
2:45 | Break |
3:00 | Neuro-Oncologic Emergencies Elizabeth Mutz, DNP APRN *This presentation is eligible for ACPE credit |
3:30 | Palliative Medicine and Its Role in Critical Care Zaheera Lukman, D.O. *This presentation is eligible for ACPE credit |
4:00 | Cardiac Device and Concern of Neurological Complications Breah L. Paciotti, P.A.-C, MPH |
4:30 | Pharmacotherapy: Tools in the Neuro ICU Toolbox Dan Jackson, PharmD *This presentation is eligible for ACPE credit |
5:00 | Panel Q&A |
5:15 | Electronic (e-) Allied Health Poster Presentations with Distinguished Presentations -ePosters presented rested in general session room 3 mins presentation (4/1 format) -Distinguished Presentations (5/2 format) |
Thursday, May 22, 2025 Fundamentals of Neurocritical Care Day Moderator: W. David Freeman, M.D | |
7:00 a.m. | Registration / Continental Breakfast & Exhibit Hall (Plaza Foyer) |
7:30 | Welcome, Introduction, and Pretest (Plaza Salon) W. David Freeman, M.D. |
7:45 | Neurocritical Care 2025: Yesterday's Sci-Fi, Today’s Breakthroughs W. David Freeman, M.D. *This presentation is eligible for ACPE credit |
8:15 | Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurocritical Care Management: Challenging Cases Kristine O’Phelan, M.D. *This presentation is eligible for ACPE credit |
8:45 | Master Class: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Eelco Wijdicks, M.D., Ph.D. |
9:15 | Panel Q&A |
9:30 | Break / Exhibit Hall (Plaza Foyer) |
9:45 | Critical Care Keynote: eCPR: The Future of Resuscitation or a Risky Gamble? Pablo Moreno Franco, M.D. *This presentation is eligible for ACPE credit |
10:15 | Q&A |
10:30 | Break / Exhibit Hall (Plaza Foyer) |
11:00 | Neuro Critical Care Interactive (N.C.C.I.) Mutaz Ombada, MBBS; Aaron Skolnik, M.D., Ashley Rogers, M.D.; Alejandro Rabinstein, M.D.; Sukhwinder (Johnny) S. Sandhu, M.D.; Giuseppe Lanzino, M.D. (V); Selby Chen, M.D. *This presentation is eligible for ACPE credit |
11:45 | Q&A |
12:00 p.m. | Lunch |
1:00 | Practical Neuroradiology in the ICU Sukhwinder (Johnny) S. Sandhu, M.D. |
1:30 | Update in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Sherry Chou, M.D. *This presentation is eligible for ACPE credit |
2:00 | CODE ICH: A Call to Action Rama Salhi, M.D. *This presentation is eligible for ACPE credit |
2:30 | Q&A |
2:40 - 3:15 | Electronic (e-) Poster Presentations Moderators: W. David Freeman, M.D.; Alejandro Rabinstein, M.D.; and Sukhwinder (Johnny) S. Sandhu, M.D. -ePosters presented rested in general session room 3 mins presentation |
3:30 | Optional Interactive Neuro and Critical Care Procedural Workshops (Genoa I, II, III)
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3:30 |
Mikaela M. Hofer, PharmD, RPh, BCPS, BCCP, Daniel A. Jackson, Pharm.D., R.Ph., Alejandro A. Rabinstein, M.D.
Nick Vollmer, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCCP3.)
Matthew W. Soto-Arenall, Pharm.D., R.Ph., MS, BCPS AQ Cards, BCACP, CACP, BCCCP
Daniel Jackson, PharmD, RPh, BCPS
Mikaela M. Hofer, PharmD, RPh, BCPS, BCCCP *This presentation is eligible for ACPE credit |
:30 | ICU EEG Workshop and Case-Based Debates Moderator: Brin Freund, M.D., Dawn Radford D.O., Nidhi Kapoor, M.D., Badria Munir, M.B.B.S. |
5:30 | Adjourn / Exhibit Hall |
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Friday, May 23, 2025 Acute Management, Surgical and Evidence-Based Updates Moderator: W. David Freeman, M.D | |
7:00 a.m. | Registration / Continental Breakfast & Exhibit Hall (Plaza Foyer) |
7:30 | Welcome, Opening Remarks (Plaza Salon) |
7:45 | Transforming Critical Care Keynote: Brain-Injury and Inflammation Thomas Bleck, M.D. *This presentation is eligible for ACPE credit |
8:15 | Minimally Invasive Approaches to ICH-SAH Evacuation Behnam Jahromi, M.D., Ph.D. |
8:45 | CSF Irrigation Techniques for ICH, SAH, and IVH Nicholas Brandmeier, M.D. *This presentation is eligible for ACPE credit |
9:15 | Neuroimaging Review: ABC’s of Hemorrhage Volumetrics Johnny Sandhu, M.D., and Dinesh Rao, M.D. |
9:45 | Panel Question and Answer |
10:00 | Break / Exhibit Hall (Plaza Foyer) |
10:15 | A Practical and Case-Based Approach to Encephalopathic ICU Patients Alejandro Rabinstein, M.D. *This presentation is eligible for ACPE credit |
10:45 | Update on Coma & Disorders of Consciousness J Brent Peel, M.D. *This presentation is eligible for ACPE credit |
11:15 | Neuromuscular Emergencies: A Practical Approach Chris Kramer, M.D. |
11:45 | Q&A |
12:00 | Break / Exhibit Hall (Plaza Foyer) |
12:15 p.m. | Lunch & Learn: Case-Based Diagnosis and Treatment of Neuroimmunologic Disorders in the ICU and Update on the NIH ExTINGUISH Trial (Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis) Speakers: Alfonso (Sebastian) S. Lopez Chiriboga, M.D., Gregory (Gregg) S. Day, M.D., Moderator: A. Rabinstein, M.D. *This presentation is eligible for ACPE credit |
1:00 | Q&A |
1:10 | Break / Exhibit Hall (Plaza Foyer) |
1:15 | Neuro/neurosurgical Procedure Workshop: Genoa III) EVD and Bolt Placement (manikins) - Saif Salman, Vin Shen Ban, M.B.B.S., Giselle Coelho, M.D., Ph.D., John E Cebak, D.O., Ph.D., Selby Chen, M.D. |
2:00 | Cross-Fire 1: (30min): Complex Ethical Situations and Cases: DNR vs Do Everything vs Self Fulfilling Prophecies Kimm McPhearson, D.O., Neeraj Naval, M.D. Moderator: Rohan Sharma, M.D. |
2:30 | Q&A |
2:45 | Cross-Fire 2: (30min): Pearls, Pitfalls, and Practicalities in Neurocritical Care (Panelists) Keith Dombrowski, M.D., Khalid Hanafy, M.D., Ph.D.(V), Marc Babi., Ph.D., J Brent Peel, M.D. Moderator: Rohan Sharma, M.D. |
3:15 | Q&A |
3:30 | Break / Exhibit Hall (Plaza Foyer) |
4:00 | Electronic Lightening ePosters #2 (Plaza Salon) |
5:00 | Adjourn |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Reception at Bleu (Heavy Hors d'oeuvres and Cash Bar) |
Saturday, May 24, 2025 Neuro Emergencies Moderator: W. David Freeman, M.D | |
7:30 a.m. | Registration / Continental Breakfast & Exhibit Hall (Plaza Foyer) |
7:45 | Welcome, Opening Remarks (Plaza Salon) Amanda Tomlinson, APRN, D.N.P. |
7:50 - 12:00 p.m. | Rapid Approaches to the Declining Neuro Patient - A Combined Partnership with Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
Faculty: Charles Graham, M.D., Michael Mohseni, M.D., Amanda Tomlinson, DNP, APRN, Ashley (Rogers) Lorimer, M.D., Courtney L James M.D., Jesse St Clair IV, M.D., A. Layton White PA-C, Wendy Camp, PA-C, Dr. Morgan Zegers D.O. |
Location
A limited block of rooms are reserved for attendees and their guests at the group rate of $339 per night, plus resort fees and tax. In order to receive the special rate, reservations must be made before the room block is filled or before the expiration date of April 28, 2025, whichever comes first.
Reserve online or call for reservations at 1(888)707-9325 and identify yourself as a participant of the Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic 10th Annual Neuro and Intensive Care Course. If you encounter difficulties in reserving your room under the discounted rate please contact newby.sheila@mayo.edu
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes delights in creating life-long memories. Surrender yourself to our oasis-like spa, indulge in fine dining and test your skills on the championship-level golf course designed by Greg Norman. Guests benefit from impeccable service, luxury hotel rooms and suites, sophisticated event venues and exceptional resort amenities, including our lazy river pool, 24-hour fitness center and the Ritz Kids program.
The discounted $40 per room, per day, plus tax Resort Fee covers amenities which at this time include: Complimentary enhanced in-room wireless internet for up to 6 devices, access to Grande Lakes Waterpark, daily bike rental through Grande Lakes Sports, transportation to SeaWorld, Universal Studios and Disney theme parks and driving range privileges.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Faculty
Course Directors: W. David Freeman, M.D., Alejandro A. Rabinstein, M.D., Sukhwinder (Johnny) S. Sandhu, M.D., Aaron B. Skolnik, M.D., and Eelco F. Wijdicks, M.D., Ph.D.
Course Co-Directors: Suzanne M. Brown, B.S.N., C.N.R.N., S.C.R.N., Christina I. Collins, D.N.P., A.R.N.P., Jodi D. Hellickson, APRN, CNS, M.S., Daniel A. Jackson, Pharm.D., BCPS, R.Ph., Cathy L. Mielke, APRN, CNS, M.S., and Amanda D. Tomlinson, A.R.N.P., ACNP-BC.
Mayo Faculty
Vin Shen Ban, M.B.B.S.
Brittany Beel, M.D.
Elird Bojaxhi, M.D.
Suzanne M. Brown, B.S.N., N.R.N.,S.C.R.N
Chimere Bruning PA-C
Selby Chen, M.D.
Alfonso (Sebastian) S. Lopez Chiriboga, M.D.
Giselle Coelho, MD, Ph.D
Christina I. Collins, DNP, APRN
Gregory Day, M.D.
Anteneh M. Feyissa, M.D.
W. David Freeman, M.D.
Brin Freund, M.D.
Jeffrey Garland, M.D.
Charles Graham, M.D.
Mikaela M. Hofer, PharmD, RPh, BCCCP
Levi Howard, D.O.
Sarosh Irani, M.D.
Dan Jackson, PharmD
Courtney L James M.D.
Giuseppe Lanzino, M.D.
Philip Lowman, M.D.
Michael Mohseni, M.D
Pablo Moreno Franco, M.D.
Badria Munir
Elizabeth Mutz, DNP APRN
Mutaz Ombada, MBBS
Breah L. Paciotti, P.A.-C, MS
J Brent Peel, M.D.
Quintin Quinones, M.D., Ph.D
Alejandro A. Rabinstein, M.D.
Dawn Radford D.O.
Dinesh Rao, M.D.
Sukhwinder (Johnny) S. Sandhu, M.D.
Saif Salman, M.B.B.S
Rama Salhi, M.D.
Christan Santos, APRN, D.N.P.;
Aaron B. Skolnik, M.D.
Matthew W. Soto-Arenall, Pharm.D., R.Ph., MS, BCPS AQ Cards, BCACP, CACP, BCCCP
Jesse St Clair IV, M.D.
Amanda Tomlinson, DNP, APRN
Nick Vollmer, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCPS
Rabih Tawk, M.D.
Eelco F. Wijdicks, M.D., Ph.D.
Guest Faculty
Thomas Bleck, M.D.
Marc Babi, M.D.
Nick Brandmier, M.D.
Sherry Chou, M.D.
Keith Dombrowski, M.D.
Khalid Hanafy, M.D., Ph.D.
Ashley Rogers Lorimer, M.D
Molly McNett, Ph.D., RN, CNRN, FNCS, FAAN
Kimm McPhearson, D.O.
Neeraj Naval, M.D.
Kristine O’Phelan, M.D.
Michael Pizzi, D.O., Ph.D.
Cameron Smith, M.D., Ph.D.
Joseph Shiber, M.D.
Accreditation
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.
Available Credit(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 22.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 22.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AOA
The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 22.50 AOA Category 2-A credits.
IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 22.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
ACPE
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this educational activity for a maximum of 9.50 knowledge contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
UAN Number: JA0000238-0000-25-041-L01-P
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
- 9.50 ACPE
- 22.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 22.50 ANCC
- 22.50 AOA Category 2-A
- 22.50 Attendance
- 22.50 IPCE
Exhibitors
On behalf of course directors W. David Freeman, M.D., Alejandro A. Rabinstein, M.D., Sukhwinder (Johnny) S. Sandhu, M.D., Aaron B. Skolnik, M.D. and Eelco F. Wijdicks, M.D., Ph.D., we hope you will consider a display or sponsorship opportunity at our 11th Annual Neuro and Intensive Care: Review, Workshops and Controversies 2025 being held May 21-24, 2025 at the Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida.
Use the Exhibit Form to view the prospectus and submit your exhibit form.
Please email Karen Steele with any questions.
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