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ForwardNeurotrauma Symposium: Optimizing Neurotrauma Care
This activity is aimed at increasing the knowledge around neurotrauma care and management to increase positive outcomes for this patient population.
Target Audience
Physicians, APP's, Nurses, Therapists, First Responders, Residents, Students
Learning Objectives
Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:
- Identify new approaches based on evidence-based treatment for implementation in their neurotrauma patient care.
- Evaluate both basic and clinical research findings and will be able to associate findings with innovations in Neurotrauma care and management.
- Highlight key elements of the new CBI-M classification model of TBI.
Neurotrauma Symposium 2026 Agenda
Optimizing Neurotrauma Care
Thursday, February 26th | ||
Trauma Care Track | Acute Care Track | Post-Acute Care Track |
8:00am – 9:00am: Breakfast | ||
9:00am – 9:10am: Welcome, Connect AB West | ||
9:10 – 10:30: Keynote Address, Connect AB West CBI-M model for classification of TBI Michael McCrea, PhD Professor and Vice Chair of Research, Department of Neurosurgery Medical College of Wisconsin | ||
10:45am – 11:45am: Breakout Sessions | ||
Trauma Topic Cortisol, Adrenaline & Sleep After Trauma Dr. Gregory Burek Connect C-1 | Research Topic Drug Delivery Strategies for Treating Acute SCI Dr. Dan Hellenbrand Connect C-2 | Clinical Topic TBI Get Well Loop Dr. Lin Nelson & Jennifer Backes Connect C-3 |
12:00pm – 1:15pm: Lunch, Vendor Fair, Posters | ||
1:15pm – 2:15pm: Breakout Sessions | ||
Trauma Topic EMS/Public Health Tom Engel Connect C-1 | Clinical Topic Multidisciplinary Neurocritical Care Implementation Dr. Josh Medow Connect C-2 | Clinical Topic SCI Sexual Health Dr. Charlotte Ball Connect C-3 |
2:30pm – 3:30pm: Breakout Sessions | ||
Trauma Topic Trauma Case Management Becca Laszkiewicz Connect C-1 | Clinical Topic Acute Care in Concussions Jenna Barber, OT & Katie Soja, PT Connect C-2 | Research Topic TBI and Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Dr. Ben Brett Connect C-3 |
3:45pm – 5:45pm: Networking Reception, Happy Hour, Posters | ||
Friday, February 27th | ||
8:00am – 8:30am: Breakfast | ||
8:30am – 9:30am: Plenary Session, Connect AB West Title TBD Christopher White, MD Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Medical College of Wisconsin | ||
9:45am – 10:45am: Breakout Sessions | ||
Trauma Topic Acute Care Evaluation and Treatment of Pediatric mTBI Dr. Thomas Connect C-1 | Clinical Topic PTSD Dr. Andrew Schramm Connect C-2 | Research Topic TBD Connect C-3 |
11:00am – 12:00pm: Patient Panel, Connect AB West Spinal Cord Injury Patient and Provider Perspective Panel Adam Yaresh and Clinical Care Team
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12:00pm – 12:15pm: Closing Remarks, Connect AB West | ||
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all persons in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. It is the policy of the Medical College of Wisconsin to identify, mitigate and disclose the absence or presence of all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
The following persons in control of content disclosed the following financial relationships which were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest mitigation process and addressed:
Name | Company | Role |
Josh Medow, MD | iVMD, Neurlogix, and Madison Scientific | Advisory Committee/Board Member |
| Danny Thomas, MD | Abbott Laboratories | Researcher |
| Michael McCrea, PhD | Abbott Laboratories | Researcher |
ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 7.50 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
Available Credit
- 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 7.50 Hours of ParticipationHours of Participation credit.
Thank you for your support!
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Price
NAME OF FEE | WHO SHOULD PAY | AMOUNT for both days | AMOUNT for only Thursday | AMOUNT for only Friday |
Physician | MD, DO, PhD | $300 | $180 | $120 |
APPs | PA, NP | $100 | $60 | $40 |
Allied Health Care Professional | Therapists, RN | $75 | $45 | $30 |
Ambulatory Health Care | EMT, Paramedic | $50 | $30 | $20 |
Medical Students | Students | FREE | FREE | FREE |
HOW TO REGISTER:
Register at https://ocpe.mcw.edu. Select "Login" in the upper right corner and follow the prompts to log in to your existing account or create a new account. Then, select Neurotrauma Symposium under “Featured Courses,” select "Register", and follow the prompts.
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REGISTRATION FEES:
All registrations will be assessed $1.00 non-refundable processing fee. For assistance with registration, please email kkrahn@mcw.edu
REGISTRATION SCAMS:
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