2026 Fall Conference | APP1 - Advanced Practice Provider Conference
| 08:00 AM - 08:05 AM PDT | Introduction |
Welcome and Introductions
Kristen M. Telfor, MBA, MS, APRN, FAANP, FNP-BC, DAAN, Shannon Anderson, PA, DAAN, Ryan Hakimi, DO, FAAN |
| 08:05 AM - 08:55 AM PDT | Speaker |
Neuroanatomy
Jaffar Khan, MD, FAAN |
| 08:55 AM - 09:05 AM PDT | Break |
Break
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| 09:05 AM - 10:05 AM PDT | Speaker |
Coding, Billing, and Documentation for APPs
Emily K. Sweetra, NP |
| 10:05 AM - 10:15 AM PDT | Break |
Break
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| 10:15 AM - 11:05 AM PDT | Speaker |
Neuroimaging - Brain
Fnu Alfandy, DNP |
| 11:05 AM - 11:15 AM PDT | Break |
Break
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| 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | Speaker |
Neuroimaging - Spine
Ryan Hakimi, DO, FAAN |
| 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM PDT | Break |
Lunch/Networking
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| 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM PDT | Speaker |
Dizziness: Clinical Workup vs. Acute Evaluation
Fnu Alfandy, DNP, Manali S. Sheth, MD |
| 01:50 PM - 02:00 PM PDT | Break |
Break
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| 02:00 PM - 02:50 PM PDT | Speaker |
Headache: Routine vs. Red Flags
Cassie Meffert, PA, Galina Gheihman, MD, Jillian Annese, NP |
| 02:50 PM - 03:00 PM PDT | Break |
Break
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| 03:00 PM - 03:50 PM PDT | Speaker |
Confusion: Cognitive Decline vs. Acute Delirium
Antonia L. Gragg, PA, Britni Johnson, NP |
| 03:50 PM - 03:55 PM PDT | Break |
Break
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| 03:55 PM - 04:45 PM PDT | Speaker |
Tremor: Chronic Disorders vs. Acute/Systemic Causes
Shelby E. Calloway, NP, Amber N. Delaney, NP |
| 04:45 PM - 04:55 PM PDT | Speaker |
Case Study
Kristen M. Telfor, MBA, MS, APRN, FAANP, FNP-BC, DAAN, Shannon Anderson, PA, DAAN, Ryan Hakimi, DO, FAAN |
| 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM PDT | Closing Remarks |
Wrap-up and Adjourn
Kristen M. Telfor, MBA, MS, APRN, FAANP, FNP-BC, DAAN, Shannon Anderson, PA, DAAN, Ryan Hakimi, DO, FAAN |
| Kristen M. Telfor, MBA, MS, APRN, FAANP, FNP-BC, DAAN | Ms. Telfor has nothing to disclose. |
| Shannon Anderson, PA, DAAN | Mrs. Anderson has nothing to disclose. |
| Emily K. Sweetra, NP | Ms. Sweetra has nothing to disclose. |
| Fnu Alfandy, DNP | The institution of Dr. Alfandy has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for Elsevier. The institution of Dr. Alfandy has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for ThriveAP. Dr. Alfandy has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Law Firm. Dr. Alfandy has a non-compensated relationship as a State-of-the-Science Stroke Nursing Symposium Program Committee Member with American Heart Association that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. |
| Cassie Meffert, PA | Ms. Meffert has nothing to disclose. |
| Galina Gheihman, MD | Dr. Gheihman has nothing to disclose. |
| Antonia L. Gragg, PA | Mrs. Gragg has nothing to disclose. |
| Shelby E. Calloway, NP | Mrs. Calloway has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Rune Labs. |
| Amber N. Delaney, NP | Dr. Delaney has nothing to disclose. |
| Ryan Hakimi, DO, FAAN | Dr. Hakimi has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an officer or member of the Board of Directors for South Carolina Osteopathic Medical Society. Dr. Hakimi has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an officer or member of the Board of Directors for American Society of Neuroimaging. Dr. Hakimi has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an officer or member of the Board of Directors for Neurocritical Care Society. Dr. Hakimi has or had stock in Hyperfine.Dr. Hakimi has a non-compensated relationship as a Delegate, House of Delegates with American Medical Association that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. Hakimi has a non-compensated relationship as a Annual Meeting Course Committee Member, Board Member with Neurocritical Care Society that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. Hakimi has a non-compensated relationship as a Planning Committee, Board member, Treasurer, President-elect with American Society of Neuroimaging that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. |
| Jillian Annese, NP | Mrs. Annese has nothing to disclose. |
| Erika Cummings, PA | Ms. Cummings has nothing to disclose. |
| Britni Johnson, NP | Mrs. Johnson has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as a Consultant for UsAgainstAlzheimer's . Mrs. Johnson has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Eisai. Mrs. Johnson has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Otsuka America Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Mrs. Johnson has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Lilly Lecture Bureau. Mrs. Johnson has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Panelist for the ALZNET Pre-Conference and Southeast Regional Meeting with Alzheimer's Association. Mrs. Johnson has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Summit Attendee with American Heart Association. |
| Jaffar Khan, MD, FAAN | Dr. Khan has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as an officer or member of the Board of Directors for Amerian Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. |
| Manali S. Sheth, MD | Dr. Sheth has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Genentech. Dr. Sheth has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for EMD Serono. Dr. Sheth has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Sanofi. Dr. Sheth has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Merck. Dr. Sheth has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for TG Therapeutics. |