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This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors - W. David Freeman, M.D., Kevin M. Barrett, M.D., Zafer Keser, M.D., Cumara O'Carroll, M.D., M.P.H., Rabih G. Tawk, M.D., Carlee Oakley, M.D.
Course Co-Directors - Lesia Mooney, APRN, ACNS- BC, SCRN, Suzanne Brown, RN, SCRN, and Amanda Tomlinson, APRN, D.N.P., Lacy Zimmerman, P.A.-C, Marcus Goodfellow, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
October 14, 2026 - October 17, 2026 - The Ritz-Carlton - Amelia Island, Florida
This course provides attendees with an update on all major areas of clinical interest in vascular neurology. Lectures cover management of acute ischemic stroke, brain hemorrhage, and symptomatic and asymptomatic vascular lesions, including arteriovenous malformations, cavernous malformations, cerebral aneurysms, and carotid stenosis.
Target Audience
This course is designed for neurologists, neurosurgeons, interventional neuroradiologists, primary care physicians, emergency department physicians, neurology residents, vascular neurology fellows, and stroke center team members, including nurse practitioners, nurses, PAs, physical and occupational therapists, and speech therapists.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Recognize the eligibility criteria for intravenous thrombolysis (tPA/tenecteplase) in acute ischemic stroke and identify endovascular therapy candidates with large vessel occlusion (LVO)
- Compare standard and emerging treatment options for cerebrovascular disease
- Evaluate recent clinical trial data and their impact on treatment options for stroke patients.
- Describe recent developments in stroke prevention strategies
- Identify modifiable stroke risk factors and evidence-based interventions (e.g., blood pressure control, anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation)
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke that prompt emergency evaluation and earlier evidence-based treatment
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.
A block of coastal view rooms, single/double/triple/quad occupancy, is reserved at a special course rate of $379 per night, plus tax. Group rates will be extended to conference attendees three days prior to and three days after the conference, based on availability. To receive the special rates, reservations must be made on or before Tuesday, September 22, 2026, or before the room block fills. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and check-out time is 11:00 a.m. All parking at the resort is provided by valet service. Overnight parking at the resort is $25 per night. The resort fee is $25 per room per night. Reserve online or call in reservations 904-277-1100. Please reference the group name Mayo CME Cerebrovascular Disease when making reservations.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Course Directors - W. David Freeman, M.D., Kevin M. Barrett, M.D., Zafer Keser, M.D., Cumara O'Carroll, M.D., M.P.H., Rabih G. Tawk, M.D., Carlee Oakley, M.D.
Course Co-Directors - Lesia Mooney, APRN, ACNS- BC, SCRN, Suzanne Brown, RN, SCRN, and Amanda Tomlinson, APRN, D.N.P., Lacy Zimmerman, P.A.-C, Marcus Goodfellow, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
Mayo Faculty
Amanda Tomlinson, DNP, APRN
Suzanne M. Brown, BSN, RN, CNRN, SCRN
Marcus Goodfellow, DNP
Guy B. Liskey RN, SCRN
Lesia Mooney, MSN APRN, ACNS-BC, RN, CNRN, SCRN
Jessica Scott, RT
Jessica L. Talbot, BSN, RN
Amanda Tomlinson, DNP, APRN,
Lauren E. Wagner, Pharm.D., R.Ph.
Michelle Ojard, PA-C
Dominique Montecino, M.D.
Sara Lomonte, MSW, LCSW
W. David Freeman, M.D.
Kevin M. Barrett, M.D., MSc
Lindsy Williams, M.D.
E. Paul Lindell, M.D.
Michelle Lin, M.D.
Peter M. Pollak, M.D.
James Meschia, M.D.
Bart Demaerschalk, MD (V),
Thomas Brott, MD (V)
Giuseppe Lanzino, M.D. (V)
Robert Brown, Jr., M.D.
Kelly Flemming, M.D.
Eugene Scharf, M.D.
Amra Sakusic, M.D., Ph.D.
Oana Dumitrascu, M.D.
Tamra Ranasinghe, MBBS
Yonas Amen, M.D.
Zafer Keser, M.D.
Johnny Sandhu, M.D.
Cumara O'Carroll, M.D.
Behnam Rezai-Jahromi, M.D.
Chris Fox, M.D.
Rabih Tawk, M.D.
Elizabeth Saionz, MD, PhD
Judy Huang, M.D.
Babek Jahromi, M.D. (V)
Thabele Leslie-Mazwi, M.D.
Thien Huynh, M.D.
Max Hawkes, M.D. (V)
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 25.00 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 25.00 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 25.00 AOA Category 2-A credits.
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
- 25.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 25.00 ANCC
- 25.00 AOA Category 2-A
- 25.00 Attendance
Thank you for your interest in 18th Annual Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease Review 2026. This course is currently in the early planning stages. If you’d like to be notified when opportunities become available, please add your name to our Notify Me list. Signing up to be notified will ensure that you receive an email when exhibitor information is available. No additional information is available until then.
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To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled.
The Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development strives for fully accessible learning experiences. If you anticipate any barriers while attending this course, please reach out to the course coordinator who will be in touch with all registrants. If you need disability-related accommodations, please contact the Office of Wellness and Academic Support – Disability Access Services at MCCMS.DS@mayo.edu.
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