8th Annual Jefferson Neurocritical Care Symposium

Philadelphia, PA US
February 22, 2019 to February 23, 2019

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Day One: Lectures from guest speakers Neeraj Badjatia, MD,  University of Maryland School of Medicine, and Michael N. Diringer, MD, Washington University School of Medicine. Together with Jefferson faculty, attendees will be provided expert critique of treatment approaches, interpret clinical and laboratory findings from, and navigate through the critical decision points of care.   ​​​​​​​

Day Two: A hands-on, case-based practical workshop at Jefferson’s advanced Rector Clinical Skills & Simulation Center with instruction from Jefferson neuro-critical care faculty.  New This Year! Now featuring five simulation workshops: ICP Crisis, Status Epilepticus, Application of TTM, Brain Death, and MCA Stroke.
 
This innovative course will be of interest to all specialists working in the fields of emergency medicine, internal medicine, hospital medicine, neurology, critical care, and neurosurgery.

For more information about the Neurocritical Care Society click here.

Additional information
Jefferson Content Development By: 
Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC)
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH)
Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience (JHN)
Content Areas: 
Cardiology
Critical Care
Emergency Medicine
Hospital Medicine
Neurological Surgery
Neurology
Pharmacology
Pulmonology
Surgery
Trauma
Course Format: 
Live Conference
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 9.00 Attendance
  • 9.00 CNE
  • 7.00 ACPE
Course opens: 
07/27/2018
Course expires: 
11/29/2019
Event starts: 
02/22/2019 - 8:00am
Event ends: 
02/23/2019 - 12:00pm
Cost:
$500.00
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PRELIMINARY PROGRAM AGENDA & LEARNING OBJECTIVES

For more course information, please view the preliminary program agenda and learning objectives.

The Dorrance H. Hamilton Building
1001 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States

For information regarding parking and directions please visit: http://www.jefferson.edu/university/maps-and-directions/center-city.html 

Parking is available in the Dorrance H. Hamilton Building (entrance on 11th Street).  Discounts are not available.

Travel

The nearest hotel to Thomas Jefferson University Campus is the Holiday Inn Express Midtown located at 1305 Walnut Street.

Holiday Inn Express Midtown
1305 Walnut Street
Philadelphia PA, 19107
Reservations: 215-732-2022
Rates: $134 special hospital/university rate

No extra person charge. Includes complimentary breakfast, free access to wireless internet and onsite fitness center. Parking is $27 per day (with in and out privileges).

For additional hotels in the area, that also offer a Jefferson rate, please visit: http://hospitals.jefferson.edu/patients-and-visitors/center-city/hotels-and-lodging/

Featured Guest Speakers

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Neeraj Badjatia, MD

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Michael N. Diringer, MD

All faculty at continuing educating activities for nurses, physicians and allied health professionals are required to disclose to the audience:

  1. Any significant financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods or services
  2. Any unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed in their presentations.

Such disclosures will be made in writing in the course presentation materials. ​Jefferson Conflict of Interest resolution process may result in changes to the program agenda.

PHYSICIANS: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University designates this live activity for a maximum* of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NURSES: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is an approved provider of Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. A maximum* of 14 contact hours will be awarded to participants.

PHARMACISTS: This activity is eligible for ACPE credit: See final CPE activity announcement for specific details.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. (www.aapa.org).

**TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT**

Pharmacists must attend the live symposium in its entirety to receive APCE credit. The Saturday simulation workshops are not eligible for APCE credit.  

Physicians & Nurses can earn up to a maximum of 14 credits. Below please see the maximum credits to be earned for each portion of the program:

If you...You can..

Attend Friday, February 22, 2019 and

  • Stay for the full live symposium
  • Complete the course evaluation
Earn 7 credits maximum

Attend Friday, February 22, 2019 and

  • Stay for the full live symposium
  • Complete the course evaluation

AND

  • Complete the optional pre- test  (will open January 2019 - attendees will be notified when available).
  • Complete the optional post-test 
  • Listen to an audio review of correct answers  
  • Complete the evaluation of the pre- and post-test 

All six steps must be completed; no partial credit is available for this optional component.

Earn 9 credits maximum

Attend Saturday, February 23, 2019 and

  • Attend the Stimulation Workshop
  • Complete the Saturday Stimulation Workshop evaluation

Earn an additional 5 credits maximum

 

Available Credit

  • 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 9.00 Attendance
  • 9.00 CNE
  • 7.00 ACPE

Accreditation Period

Course opens: 
07/27/2018
Course expires: 
11/29/2019

Price

Cost:
$500.00
Please login or register to take this course.

REGISTRATION FEES (Instructions for registration are noted below)

Profession/AffiliationFriday Only Saturday OnlyFriday AND Saturday
Practicing Physician $175 $350 $500
Nurse, Nurse Practitioner and Allied Health Professionals $125 $350  $450
Non Jefferson Residents & Fellows $125 $350 $450
Jefferson Neuroscience Network* - Physician $100 $350 $425
Jefferson Neuroscience Network* - Nurse, Nurse Practitioner and Allied Health Professionals   $85 $350 $400
Jefferson Health (Abington, Aria, Einstein, Kennedy, Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, and Methodist) - Faculty & Staff      $60 $350 $400

*Click here to view the list of eligible Jefferson Neuroscience Network members.

PAST PARTICIPANTS - Contact the Office of CPD at 215-955-6992 or jeffersoncpd@jefferson.edu to receive a 20% off coupon code. 

HOW TO REGISTER

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

  • Pre-registration ends Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Onsite registration will be accepted.
  • No refunds will be granted after Friday, February 15, 2019. See full refund policy. 

To register online, you must have a CPD @ JeffLearn account.

  1. Log in or create an account. - Note: This website will not work on Internet Explorer 8. 
  2. Review the chart below and select the registration fee that best fits. Final price will be reflected when you check out.
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If paying by check, please fill out paper registration and mail to the address listed on the form.