New York City Stroke Forum: Presentation of Challenging Case Studies Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Presented by: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Event Details VENUE: These events will be held at the American Heart Association at 122 E. 42nd Street, 18th Fl., (Corner of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue) New York, NY 10168. DESCRIPTION: This program, which will focus on case study presentations which include visuals aids and discussion of patient history, diagnosis and treatment options. Senior stroke neurologists will lead a facilitated discussion to provide insights into the best diagnostic and management approaches for these challenging case studies. TARGET AUDIENCE: Neurologists, Emergency Medicine Physicians, Neurology Fellows and Residents, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners in Neurology, Emergency Medicine and Acute Care Areas. Additionally, other Health Professionals interested in stroke are urged to attend. REGISTRATION: NO FEE will be charged, but pre-registration is required. Enrollment is limited. Deadline for registration is Friday, November 14, 2014 at Noon. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Shannon Melluzzo at (781) 373-4581 or [email protected]. TO REGISTER: Please complete the following online form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DNPY3RY Agenda 6:00 – 6:45 PM REGISTRATION, EXHIBITORS, LIGHT DINNER AND NETWORKING 6:45 – 7:00 PM WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS: New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center Chair, Stroke Task Force, AHA-NYC 7:00 – 9:00 PM CASE STUDIES PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION Dana Leifer, MD, Forum Coordinator Keith DeSousa, MD Mentor: Jose Torres, MD Lanre Agbe-Davies, MD, MPH Mentor: Koto Ishida, MD Assistant In Service Neurointerventional Fellow New York University Chief Resident New York University School of Medicine Assistant Professor of Neurology NYU Langone Medical Center Assistant Professor New York University School of Medicine Steven Rudolph, MD Director, Stroke Center Maimonides Medical Center 9:00 – 9:05 PM SUMMARY STATEMENTS AND EVALUATION We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance warning of any special needs will help us to serve you better. Check with the staff at the on-site registration table, if you require specials assistance to fully participate in the meetings. New York City Stroke Forum: Presentation of Challenging Case Studies November 18, 2014—New York City, NY Program Accreditation Continuing Medical Education Accreditation - Physicians The American Heart Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Heart Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. All persons who develop and/or control educational content in CME activities sponsored by the American Heart Association will disclose to the audience all financial relationships with any commercial supporters of this activity as well as with other commercial interests whose lines of business are related to the CMEcertified content of this activity. In addition, presenters will disclose unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed in their presentations. Such disclosures will be made in writing in course presentation materials. Continuing Medical Education Accreditation – Physician Assistants AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 2.00 hours of Category I credit for completing this program. “**ANCC credit must be claimed within 6 months of attendance. CME/CE credit will no longer be available to claim for this activity after May 17, 2015.” Continuing Education Accreditation - Nurses The American Heart Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The maximum number of hours awarded for this CE activity is 2.25 contact hours. “**ANCC credit must be claimed within 6 months of attendance. CME/CE credit will no longer be available to claim for this activity after May 17, 2015.” Steps for Successful Completion To successfully complete this activity, learners must fully participate in the sessions. In addition, learners must provide feedback that will be used for evaluative and outcomes measurement purposes. Learners will check-in onsite for attendance verification purposes and will be required to provide evaluative feedback before CME/CE credit can be claimed.