7th Annual Stroke and Neurocritical Care Symposium: Advanced Management of Neurological and Neurosurgical Emergencies and Critical Care

Friday, September 26, 2025, 7:15 AM - 5:00 PM, Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick, NJ

As stroke treatment and neurocritical care continue to evolve, many frontline clinicians remain unaware of the significant updates that could impact their daily practice. From interpreting CT perfusion imaging to managing complex stroke mimics and restarting antithrombotics after hemorrhage, gaps in knowledge and confidence persist across healthcare teams.

This symposium brings together national stroke and neurocritical care experts to help providers bridge those gaps. Designed for physicians, surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, and allied professionals, the program blends evidence-based lectures with real-world cases and interactive panels, focusing on stroke imaging, neuro-ICU protocols, airway and sedation management, rare stroke syndromes, and interdisciplinary handoffs.

Stroke and neurocritical care demand a high level of technical skill, real-time decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration. As treatment options expand and clinical evidence evolves, it is essential for all members of the stroke care team to recognize and close the practice gaps that affect outcomes. This symposium is strategically designed to meet this need, helping clinicians update their knowledge, sharpen their clinical skills, and deliver safer, more effective care to patients with complex neurovascular emergencies.

Target Audience
This activity is designed for general and consult neurologists, stroke neurologists, neuro-intensivists, general, vascular, spine and trauma neurosurgeons, pulmonary critical care medicine physicians, cardiologist and cardiac surgeons, surgical critical care and general/trauma surgeons, anesthesiology critical care medicine physicians, emergency medicine physicians, critical care registered nurses, neuroscience nurses, acute care nurse practitioners, physician assistants/associates, EMTs and paramedics, pharmacists, and physicians and surgeons in training.

Planning Committee
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School/Rutgers Health
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital/RWJBarnabas Health

Roger C. Cheng, MD
Tiffany Eben, MS, PA-C
Adam Ganzman, MSN, RN, APN-BC, ANVP-BC SCRN
Ram C. Gowda, MD
Gaurav Gupta, MD
Kimberly Hollender, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC, ANVP, APN
Deviyani Mehta, MD
Emad Nourollah-Zadeh, MD
Igor Rybinnik, MD

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Center for Continuing and Outreach Education

Patrick Dwyer
Keisha Ferguson, MPA

1. Interpret and apply advanced neuroimaging techniques, including CT perfusion (CTP), CTA, and mismatch imaging, to guide acute stroke decision-making and extended-window interventions
2. Evaluate current clinical evidence and guidelines related to thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy, and post-intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) anticoagulation to inform individualized treatment strategies
3. Differentiate rare cerebrovascular presentations, such as carotid web, vertebral artery dissection, and cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, from more common stroke subtypes to improve diagnostic accuracy.
4. Implement best practices in neurocritical care management, including neurosurgical drain care, sedation protocols, ventilator strategies, and prevention of aspiration and agitation.
5. Enhance interprofessional communication and coordination across the emergency department, ICU, and rehabilitation settings to optimize patient transitions and continuity of care.
6. Recognize and address practice disparities in stroke prevention and recovery using evidence-based approaches and patient-centered planning.

Registration Fees
Rutgers Health/RWJBarnabas Health Faculty/Staff	Complimentary
Healthcare Provider	$99
Industry, Hospital Administrator, Non-Medical Provider	$199
Resident, Fellow in Training, Healthcare Student (with letter) *	Complimentary

* Registration must be accompanied by program director’s letter confirming resident/fellow/student status. Please upload your letter when registering or email it to [email protected].

Registrants may be asked to furnish documentation confirming their employment status in order to be eligible for a reduced rate. If it is determined that a registrant does not meet the eligibility criteria, the registrant will be required to pay the necessary tuition fee.

Registration fee includes continental breakfasts refreshment breaks, lunch, continuing education credits, and course material. Registration for the symposium can only be accepted through our secure online website until September 23, 2025.

Pre-registration is recommended. On-site registration will be accommodated on a space available basis.

Confirmation
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation message and additional information to assist you with your plans to participate in this activity.

Cancellation/Refund
A full refund, less a $25 cancellation fee, will be granted if notice is received no later than September 25, 2025. Refunds will not be issued for any cancellation received after September 25, 2025 and cannot be given for no shows. To cancel, email your cancellation request to [email protected].

For any other questions, concerns, or if you require special arrangements to attend this activity, please contact CCOE by email at [email protected].

Rutgers and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital reserve the right to modify program content, faculty and program activities. It also reserves the right to cancel the activity if necessary. If the activity is cancelled, liability is limited to the registration fee.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences 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.

Physicians: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This activity is awarded 7 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim those contact hours actually spent participating in the activity.

Physician Associates: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences 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 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.


Method of Participation
In order to meet the learning objectives and receive continuing education credit, participants are expected to register for the activity, check in at the registration desk, attend the program, and complete the online evaluation at the conclusion of the activity. A CE certificate will be emailed to participants upon completion of the online evaluation.

Course Material

In an effort to provide the most complete materials to attendees and conserve resources, PDF versions of the lecture slides will be made available online to registered attendees. Additional information will be provided in future confirmation communication.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.00 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME (7.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (7.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.00 hours)

Hyatt Regency
2 Albany St
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

For hotel reservations, call the Hyatt directly at (732) 873-1234.

Click here for information for parking and other transportation means. Complimentary parking will be available at the Hyatt for symposium attendees. Participants will receive additional information in their confirmation materials.

 

 

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The relevant financial relationships of all individuals who affect the content of continuing education activities and any discussion of off-label/investigational uses will be disclosed to the audience at the time of the activity.

Friday, September 26, 2025

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This activity is jointly provided by

Rutgers Health
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Department of Neurology

and

RWJBarnabas Heath
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital