Michigan Medicine Stroke Symposium 2026

Stroke Neurology CME 2026 | Acute Ischemic Stroke | Mechanical Thrombectomy | Intracerebral Hemorrhage | Carotid Revascularization | Cerebral Aneurysms | Neurocritical Care

Course Overview

The Michigan Medicine Stroke Symposium 2026 is a multidisciplinary continuing medical education program focused on advances in stroke diagnosis, acute treatment, neurovascular interventions, and evidence-based management of complex cerebrovascular conditions.

Presented by the Neuro Care Network, a collaboration between University of Michigan Health and Michigan State University Health Care, this hybrid educational symposium brings together specialists in neurology, neurosurgery, emergency medicine, neurocritical care, and related disciplines to explore evolving approaches to stroke management.

The original conference was held on May 15, 2026, at the Marriott East Lansing at University Place in East Lansing, Michigan, with both in-person and virtual attendance options.

The program emphasizes contemporary management of acute ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), cerebral aneurysms, carotid artery disease, and complex neurovascular emergencies.

Key educational sessions examine intravenous thrombolysis beyond the traditional 4.5-hour treatment window, mechanical thrombectomy for large-core infarctions and distal vessel occlusions, carotid revascularization in the context of CREST-2, and surgical treatment strategies for intracerebral hemorrhage informed by the ENRICH and REACH clinical trials.

Additional discussions address aneurysm treatment techniques, complex ethical considerations in neurological critical care, multidisciplinary stroke management, and the important role of nursing care in stroke outcomes.

Through expert-led presentations and clinical discussions, the Michigan Medicine Stroke Symposium 2026 aims to strengthen clinical decision-making, improve interdisciplinary coordination, and support evidence-based care throughout the stroke treatment continuum.

Course Details

• Course Title: Michigan Medicine Stroke Symposium 2026
• Official Event Name: Stroke Symposium 2026
• Organizer: Neuro Care Network
• Collaborating Institutions: University of Michigan Health and Michigan State University Health Care
• CME Provider: University of Michigan Medical School
• Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
• Time: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern Time
• Duration: One-Day Symposium
• Venue: Marriott East Lansing at University Place
• Location: East Lansing, Michigan, USA
• Original Event Format: Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual)
• Primary Specialty: Neurology
• Subspecialties: Vascular Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neurocritical Care, Emergency Medicine, and Interventional Neuroradiology
• Main Focus: Acute Stroke Treatment, Neurovascular Intervention, and Multidisciplinary Cerebrovascular Care
• Original CME Accreditation: ACCME-accredited activity through the University of Michigan Medical School

Target Audience

The Michigan Medicine Stroke Symposium 2026 is intended for physicians and healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis, emergency management, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term care of patients with cerebrovascular disorders.

Medical Specialties

• Critical Care Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Geriatric Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Neurology
• Neurosurgery
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Radiology

Healthcare Professions

• Administrators
• House Officers
• Medical Students
• Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Other Healthcare Professionals
• Physicians
• Physician Assistants
• Physician Fellows
• Physician Residents
• Technicians

Particularly Relevant For

• Neurologists and Vascular Neurology Specialists
• Neurosurgeons
• Emergency Medicine Physicians
• Neurocritical Care Physicians
• Interventional Neuroradiologists
• Stroke Unit Clinicians
• Rehabilitation Specialists
• Primary Care Physicians Managing Cerebrovascular Risk Factors
• Residents and Fellows in Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Multidisciplinary Stroke Care Teams

Program Overview

The Michigan Medicine Stroke Symposium 2026 explores contemporary cerebrovascular medicine through expert presentations focused on challenging stroke presentations and evolving treatment strategies.

Acute Ischemic Stroke and Reperfusion Therapy

The program reviews developments in intravenous thrombolysis, including treatment considerations beyond the conventional 4.5-hour window.

Discussions also address evolving evidence supporting mechanical thrombectomy in patients with large-core infarctions and distal arterial occlusions, with reference to the 2026 American Heart Association guidelines.

Intracerebral Hemorrhage and Surgical Innovation

The symposium examines emerging surgical treatment strategies for intracerebral hemorrhage.

A keynote presentation focuses on the ENRICH and REACH clinical trials and their implications for minimally invasive surgical approaches to intracerebral hemorrhage.

Carotid Artery Disease and Revascularization

The conference evaluates modern carotid revascularization strategies, including the implications of CREST-2 and clinical decision-making for patients with carotid stenosis.

Cerebral Aneurysm Management

Dedicated educational content examines contemporary treatment options for cerebral aneurysms, including endovascular coiling, microsurgical clipping, and other neurovascular interventions.

Neurocritical Care and Multidisciplinary Stroke Management

Additional sessions explore complex ethical considerations, nursing contributions to stroke outcomes, and interdisciplinary approaches to optimizing neurological care.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Describe current advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and complex stroke presentations.
2. Evaluate patients using evidence-based criteria to determine appropriate imaging, interventions, and care pathways.
3. Apply updated clinical guidelines to optimize decision-making in carotid disease, thrombectomy, and neurocritical care scenarios.
4. Integrate emerging rehabilitation strategies and technologies to improve post-stroke outcomes.
5. Recognize interdisciplinary approaches that enhance coordination and quality of care throughout the stroke continuum.

Official Program Topics

Friday, May 15, 2026

7:00–8:00 AM — Breakfast & Registration, Welcome & Opening Remarks

Faculty:

• Omar Qahwash, DO
• Anmar Razak, MD
• Aditya S. Pandey, MD

8:00–9:00 AM — Keynote Address: The ENRICH and REACH Clinic Trials: Redefining Surgical Treatment for ICH

Speaker:

• Gustavo Pradilla, MD

9:00–9:45 AM — Intravenous Thrombolytics Beyond the 4.5 Hour Window – The Updated Guidelines

Speaker:

• Rajeel Imran, MD

9:45–10:30 AM — Contemporary Management of Intracerebral Hemorrhage and Complex Ethical Scenarios in Maternal Brain Death

Speaker:

• Jeffrey Fletcher, MD

10:30–10:45 AM — Break

10:45–11:30 AM — Cerebral Aneurysm Management in the Modern Era: Coiling, Clipping, and Other Modalities

Speaker:

• Badih Daou, MD

11:30 AM–12:00 PM — Industry Product Showcase: Minimally Invasive Surgical Approaches for Treating Intracerebral Hemorrhage

• Stryker
• Industry-sponsored, non-CME session

12:00–1:00 PM — Lunch

1:00–2:00 PM — Keynote Address: Carotid Revascularization in the Time of CREST-2

Speaker:

• Tudor Jovin, MD

2:00–2:45 PM — The 23 Hours Physicians Don’t See: The Nursing Role in Stroke Outcomes Between Rounds

Speaker:

• Katie Brewer, BSN, RN

2:45–3:00 PM — Break

3:00–3:45 PM — Endovascular Therapy in Large Core and Distal Occlusions: Insights from the 2026 AHA Guidelines

Speaker:

• Anmar Razak, MD

3:45–4:30 PM — Decision Making in Carotid Revascularization

Speaker:

• Omar Qahwash, DO

4:30–5:00 PM — Closing Remarks

Speaker:

• Anmar Razak, MD

All session times are listed in Eastern Time. Session titles and speaker assignments follow the published official agenda.

Major Topics Covered

Acute Ischemic Stroke

• Acute ischemic stroke diagnosis
• Stroke reperfusion treatment
• Intravenous thrombolysis
• Thrombolytic therapy beyond 4.5 hours
• Updated stroke treatment guidelines
• Treatment eligibility and clinical decision-making
• Evidence-based stroke intervention pathways

Mechanical Thrombectomy and Endovascular Stroke Therapy

• Endovascular thrombectomy
• Large-core ischemic stroke
• Distal vessel occlusions
• Evidence supporting expanded thrombectomy indications
• The 2026 AHA stroke guidelines
• Patient selection for endovascular intervention
• Neurovascular treatment strategies

Intracerebral Hemorrhage

• Contemporary intracerebral hemorrhage management
• Surgical treatment of intracerebral hemorrhage
• Minimally invasive hematoma evacuation
• ENRICH clinical trial
• REACH clinical trial
• Neurocritical care considerations
• Ethical challenges in complex neurological cases

Carotid Artery Disease

• Carotid artery stenosis
• Carotid revascularization
• CREST-2 clinical trial
• Treatment selection for carotid disease
• Clinical decision-making in vascular intervention
• Stroke risk reduction

Cerebral Aneurysms and Neurosurgical Management

• Intracranial aneurysm assessment
• Endovascular aneurysm coiling
• Microsurgical aneurysm clipping
• Contemporary cerebral aneurysm treatment
• Neurovascular treatment modalities
• Neurosurgical decision-making

Neurocritical Care and Multidisciplinary Stroke Management

• Critical care management of stroke patients
• Complex neurological emergencies
• Interdisciplinary stroke management
• Nursing contributions to stroke outcomes
• Stroke care between physician rounds
• Ethical considerations in neurological critical care
• Coordination across the stroke care continuum

Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery

• Post-stroke rehabilitation considerations
• Functional recovery
• Multidisciplinary rehabilitation strategies
• Integration of emerging rehabilitation technologies
• Long-term neurological recovery
• Patient-centered stroke management

Course Directors and Faculty

Educational Planning and Leadership

Aditya S. Pandey, MD

• University of Michigan
• Educational Co-Planner and Faculty

Anmar Razak, MD

• Michigan State University
• Educational Co-Planner and Faculty

Omar Qahwash, DO

• University of Michigan
• Educational Planner and Faculty

Featured Speakers and Faculty

Gustavo Pradilla, MD

• Emory University
• Keynote: Surgical Treatment of Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Rajeel Imran, MD

• University of Michigan Health–Sparrow
• Intravenous Thrombolytics and Updated Guidelines

Jeffrey Fletcher, MD

• University of Michigan Health-West
• Intracerebral Hemorrhage and Neurocritical Care

Badih Daou, MD

• Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
• University of Michigan
• Cerebral Aneurysm Management

Tudor Jovin, MD

• Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
• Keynote: Carotid Revascularization and CREST-2

Katie Brewer, BSN, RN

• Nursing Contributions to Stroke Outcomes

Anmar Razak, MD

• Endovascular Therapy and 2026 AHA Guidelines

Omar Qahwash, DO

• Carotid Revascularization Decision-Making

Why This Course Is Relevant

Stroke management continues to evolve as new evidence expands treatment options for acute ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, and complex neurovascular disease.

Developments in thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy, surgical intervention, and carotid revascularization have important implications for clinical decision-making and multidisciplinary care.

The Michigan Medicine Stroke Symposium 2026 addresses these developments by connecting current clinical evidence with practical approaches to stroke diagnosis and treatment.

Key Educational Benefits

• Review recent developments in acute ischemic stroke management.
• Understand updated approaches to intravenous thrombolysis.
• Explore mechanical thrombectomy in large-core infarctions and distal occlusions.
• Examine the clinical implications of ENRICH and REACH for intracerebral hemorrhage surgery.
• Review contemporary cerebral aneurysm management techniques.
• Evaluate carotid revascularization strategies in the context of CREST-2.
• Strengthen interdisciplinary coordination in stroke care.
• Recognize the importance of nursing interventions and ongoing neurological monitoring.
• Apply evidence-based management principles to complex cerebrovascular presentations.

The symposium is particularly valuable for neurologists, neurosurgeons, emergency physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in acute stroke treatment and neurovascular patient management.

Original CME Accreditation Information

The educational activity was jointly provided through:

• University of Michigan Medical School
• Michigan State University Health Care
• University of Michigan Health–Sparrow

The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The original symposium offered AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for eligible participants. Published versions of the event information contain differing credit totals, so the applicable final credit designation should be confirmed with the accredited provider.

CME credit for the original live symposium does not automatically apply to independently distributed digital educational materials.

Short Description

Michigan Medicine Stroke Symposium 2026 is a comprehensive stroke education program covering acute ischemic stroke, intravenous thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy, intracerebral hemorrhage, carotid revascularization, cerebral aneurysm management, and neurocritical care.

Key Highlights:

• ✅ Michigan Medicine and Neuro Care Network stroke education.
• ✅ Acute ischemic stroke and reperfusion therapy.
• ✅ Intravenous thrombolysis beyond the 4.5-hour window.
• ✅ Mechanical thrombectomy and 2026 AHA guidelines.
• ✅ ENRICH and REACH trials in intracerebral hemorrhage.
• ✅ Cerebral aneurysm treatment: coiling and clipping.
• ✅ CREST-2 and carotid revascularization.
• ✅ Management of complex neurocritical care scenarios.
• ✅ Nursing and multidisciplinary stroke care.
• ✅ Expert-led clinical presentations and evidence-based updates.

+ Topics:

• 01 Keynote address – The ENRICH and REACH Clinic Trials Redefining Surgical Treatment for ICH
• 02 Intravenous Thrombolytics Beyond the 4.5-Hour Window – The Updated Guidelines
• 03 Contemporary Management of Intracerebral Hemorrhage and Complex Ethical Scenarios in Maternal Brain Death
• 04 Cerebral Aneurysm Management in the Modern Era – Coiling, Clipping, and Other Modalities
• 05 Keynote address – Carotid Revascularization in the Time of CREST-2
• 06 The 23 Hours Physicians Don’t See” The Critical Role of Nursing Surveillance in Stroke Outcomes
• 07 Endovascular Therapy in Medium Vessel Occlusions – Insights From the 2026 AHA Guidelines and Beyond
• 08 Carotid Revascularization – Indications and Treatment Options for Extracranial Atherosclerotic Stenosis