Southeast Michigan Trinity Health 2025 Neuro Symposium
Friday, May 2, 2025
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Washtenaw Community College
Morris Lawrence Building
4800 E. Huron River Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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The Southeast Michigan Trinity Health 2025 Neuro Symposium is an immersive event designed to bring together professionals from the field of Neuroscience to explore the latest advancements, cutting-edge research and innovative clinical practice. Throughout the Symposium, you will engage with experts through interactive presentations, discussions and workshops. Expect to gain valuable insights into a wide range of topics, from neurodegenerative diseases to emerging therapies.
Participants will also earn continuing education credits, enhancing both their knowledge and professional development. Whether you're a researcher, clinician or resident, this event offers a unique platform for networking, learning and staying at the forefront of neuro-related fields.
Trinity Health Ann Arbor is accredited by the Michigan State Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Trinity Health Ann Arbor designates this Live Regularly Scheduled Series activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)TM Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Schedule of Events
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
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7:30 AM – 7:55 AM |
Breakfast & Registration | |
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7:55 AM – 8:00 AM |
Welcome: Goals & Objectives | Tamer Abdelhak, MD, FANA, FNCS Neurology, Vascular Neurology, and Neurocritical Care, Medical Director Stroke Program, THAA & THOA, Neurology Service Line Lead SE Michigan |
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8:00 AM – 8:30 AM |
Keynote Address: Status Epilepticus | Panos Varelas, MD, PhD, Professor & Chair of the Department of Neurology, Albany Medical College, NY |
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8:30 AM – 9:00 AM |
Advances & Updates in MS | Herman Sullivan, MD, Executive Medical Director, TH Hauenstein Neurosciences Institute |
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS – EPILEPSY |
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9:00 AM – 9:30 AM |
Updates in the Management of Epilepsy Part I – Medications | Charles Braun, MD, TH IHA Neurology |
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9:30 AM – 9:50 AM |
Updates in the Management of Epilepsy Part II - Procedures | Hussam Shaker, MD TH Hauenstein Neurosciences |
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9:50 AM – 10:00 AM |
BREAK | |
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS – STROKE & VASCULAR |
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10:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
Updates in the Management of Ischemic Stroke | Owais Khadem Alsrouji, MD, TH IHA Neurology |
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10:30 AM – 10:50 AM |
Management of Carotid/Vertebral Artery Disease | Mouhammad Jumaa, MD, ProMedica Neurology |
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10:50 AM – 11:10 AM |
Updates in the Management of Hemorrhagic Stroke | Deepa Malaiyandi, MD, TH IHA Neurology |
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS – SPINE |
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11:10 AM – 11:30 AM |
PM&R/PT - Back Pain Management | Shahd Haidar, MD, Associates in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
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11:30 AM – 11:50 AM |
Pain Medicine – Back Pain Management | Brandon J. Gaetino, MD, TH Pain Clinic Ann Arbor |
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11:50 AM – 12:10 PM |
When Surgical Intervention Is Necessary | Elyne Kahn, MD, MPH, Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Brain & Spine Surgery |
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12:10 PM – 12:20 PM |
Panel Discussion – Spine Program Navigation | Drs. Haidar, Gaetino & Kahn |
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12:20 PM – 1:00 PM |
LUNCH | |
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS – HEADACHE & PAIN |
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1:00 PM – 1:30 PM |
Updates in the Management of Headaches/Migraines | Wade Cooper, DO, Institute for Neuroscience at Memorial Healthcare |
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1:30 PM – 1:50 PM |
Updates in Somatic Pain Management | Dennis A. Bandemer, Jr., DO, President Rehabilitation Physicians, PC |
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS – DEMENTIA & PARKINSONS |
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1:50 PM – 2:20 PM |
Updates in the Management of Alzheimer’s Disease | Aishah Raffee, DO, Trinity Health IHA Medical Group Comprehensive Geriatric PC |
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2:20 PM – 2:50 PM |
Updates in the Management of Parkinson’s Disease | Bisena Bulica, DO, Henry Ford Health, Neurology |
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS – NEUROPATHY, TUMORS & DIZZINESS |
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2:50 PM – 3:10 PM |
Neuropathy Workup & Management | Amanda J. Rabquer, MD, TH IHA Neurology |
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3:10 PM – 3:30 PM |
Updates in the Management of Brain Tumors | Jayesh P. Thawani, MD, Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Brain & Spine Surgery |
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3:30 PM – 3:50 PM |
Dizziness | Tamer Abdelhak, MD, FANA, FNCS |
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3:50 PM – 4:00 PM |
Final Remarks | Tamer Abdelhak, MD, FANA, FNCS |