Pre-Course Advanced Practice Providers Workshop (Wednesday 7:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m.)
Overview
Course Director - Bernard R. Bendok, M.D.,
December 14, 2022 - Enchantment Resort - Sedona, Arizona
The modern care of patients who suffer from challenging clinical neuroscience problems requires a multidisciplinary team. This course provides neuroscience care team members with the latest advances and innovations in complex brain, spinal and peripheral nerve disorders including brain and skull base tumors, neurovascular diseases including complex arteriovenous malformations, spinal disorders including scoliosis, acute stroke, epilepsy, and other challenging and important neuroscience frontiers.
This case-based activity will include a variety of topics including:
- Quality and safety in neuroscience patient care
- Spine oncology
- Multidisciplinary management of degenerative spinal diseases
- Familial neurovascular diseases
- Innovations in the treatment of neurovascular diseases and epilepsy surgery
- Acoustic neuromas, pituitary adenomas and gliomas
Optional workshops include:
- Advanced Practice Provider Hands-On Workshop - December 14, 2022
- Bypass Workshop - December 14, 2022
- Endovascular Workshop - December 14, 2022
- Epilepsy Neuromodulation Workshop - December 16, 2022
Target Audience
This course is designed for physicians practicing in neurology, neurosurgery, emergency medicine, medical oncology and primary care, as well as advanced practice providers and other healthcare providers interested in the neurosciences.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Review common neurosurgical clinical scenarios encountered in the emergency room
- Discuss common clinical scenarios encountered in a neurosurgical clinic
- Examine indications and good techniques for cerebral bypass
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
Location
***PLEASE NOTE: The Enchantment group room block is sold out***
We apologize, but due to high interest the group room block has already sold out at the Enchantment Resort.
For your consideration, listed below are additional hotel options. Please contact the hotel for rates and availability.
Hotel/Resort | Distance to Enchantment Resort |
Courtyard by Marriott Sedona | Approximately 6.4 miles, |
The Wilde Resort and Spa | Approximately 6.3 miles, |
Sedona Real Inn & Suites | Approximately 5.3 miles, |
Attendees are responsible for their own reservations. The standard hotel reservation cancellation policy will apply to individual reservations unless otherwise specified.
Please note, there is limited parking available nearby the meeting space. If you are staying off property, please plan accordingly.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Travel
Enchantment Resort is located just 2-hours north of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 1.25 hours northeast of Prescott Regional Airport (PRC), 1-hour south of Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG).
Our Trail House offers full day Grand Canyon experiences to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park which is located 2.5 hours north of the resort.
Faculty
Course Director
Bernard R. Bendok, M.D.
Associate Directors
Ramiro Del Valle, M.D.
Chandan Krishna, M.D.
Jamal McClendon, Jr., M.D.
Maciej M. Mrugala, M.D.
Alyx B. Porter, M.D.
Joseph I. Sirven, M.D.
Alejandro Zavala, M.D.
Richard S. Zimmerman, M.D.
Special Guest Faculty
Hunt Batjer, M.D.
Department of Neurological Surgery
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Ramiro Del Valle, M.D.
Médica Sur
Mexico City, Mexico
Breck A. Jones, M.D.
Southern Illinois University
Jaime Lopez, M.D.
Stanford University
Alejandro Zavala, M.D.
Médica Sur
Mexico City, Mexico
Mayo Faculty
Abhijith Bathini, M.D.
Jhon E. Bocanegra Becerra, M.D.
Patrick B. Bolton, M.D.
Amy Z. Crepeau, M.D.
Kara L. Curley, P.A.-C
Nicholas L. Deep, M.D.
Marie A. Di Nome, M.D.
Cornelia N. Drees, M.D.
Joseph B. Farnsworth, P.A.-C
Teodoro Forcht-Dagi, M.D., DMedSC, DCH, FRCSEd
Stephen P. Graepel
Sanjeet S. Grewal, M.D.
Leland S. Hu, M.D.
Miles A. Hudson, M.D.
Maziyar A. Kalani, M.D.
Aditi Kumar, M.B.B.S
Devyani Lal, M.D.
Salvatore C. Lettieri, M.D.
Michael J. Marino, M.D.
Jamal Jr. McClendon, M.D.
Jenna H. Meyer, M.D.
Maciej M. Mrugala, M.D., Ph.D.
Iryna M. Muzyka, M.D.
Devi P. Patra, M.B.B.S
Alyx B. Porter, M.D.
Edward M. Reece, M.D., M.S.
David S. Sabsevitz, Ph.D.
Kara A. Sands, M.D.
Ayan Sen, M.D.
Kristin R. Swanson, Ph.D.
Ali Turkmani, M.D.
Vanesa K. Vanderhye, M.S.N., CCRN-K, SCRN
Sujay Vora, M.D.
Geoffrey C. Waite, Au.D., C.C.C.-A
Peter A. Weisskopf, M.D.
Qazi Zeeshan, M.D.
Richard S. Zimmerman, M.D.
Advanced Practice Providers Hands-On Workshop Faculty
Heather Chung, FNP
Kara L. Curley, P.A.-C.
Joseph B. Farnsworth, P.A.-C.
Maziyar A. Kalani, M.D.
Krishna Chandan, M.D.
Nora Schaefer, R.N., CNRN
Abagail Taylor, PA-C
Chris T. Tran, A.P.R.N., D.N.P., A.G.A.C.N.P.-BC
JoDee A. Winter, P.A.-C., M.S.P.A.S.
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.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 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 7.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses 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 7.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
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
- 7.25 AAPA Category 1
- 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 7.25 ANCC
- 7.25 Attendance
Exhibitors
This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with healthcare providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in exhibiting at this course, please contact Kristy Badder.
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