About the Lecture
Each year, the LSU Health Shreveport Department of Neurosurgery invites a renowned neurosurgeon to serve as keynote speaker for the event and a graduate of our residency program to serve as the Alumni Speaker. The speakers provide the local medical community the opportunity to gain new insight and increase knowledge in the field of neurosurgery. The Mary Louise and Ben Levy, Jr. Endowed Professorship in Neurosurgery was instituted by the Levy Family in 2004 as an enduring gift to the community.
Mr. and Mrs. Levy were active in several civic and charitable organizations throughout the Shreveport-Bossier community. The Levy Lecture is a pillar of our residency education program and an opportunity to honor our graduating residents.
Past Levy Speakers
Keynote Speakers
1994 Charles B. Wilson, MD 1995 Albert L. Rhoton Jr, MD
1996 Peter J. Jannetta, MD 1997 John A. Jane, MD, PhD 1998 Robert G. Ojemann, MD 1999 Madjid Samii, MD, PhD 2000 Michael L. J. Apuzzo, MD 2001 John M. Tew Jr, MD 2002 Peter M. Black, MD, PhD 2003 Julian T. Hoff, MD 2004 Robert F. Spetzler, MD 2005 David G. Piepgras, MD 2006 Jon H. Robertson, MD 2007 Volker Sonntag, MD 2008 Arthur Day, MD 2009 Mitchel Berger, MD 2010 Steven L. Giannotta, MD 2011 Ralph G. Dacey Jr, MD 2012 Kim J. Burchiel, MD 2013 James T. Rutka, MD, PhD 2014 H. Hunt Batjer, MD, FACS 2015 Daniel L. Barrow, MD, FACS 2016 William T. Couldwell, MD, FACS 2017 Frederick A. Boop, MD 2018 Edward Benzel, MD, FAANS 2019 Robert Rosenwasser, MD, FACS 2021 Raymond Sawaya, MD
Alumni Speakers
2021 Prashant Chittiboina, MD, MPH
Keynote Speaker
This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Jacques Morcos, Professor and Co-Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Miami. He is the Director of Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery at UHealth Tower and UM/Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Morcos also serves as the Division Chief of Cranial Neurosurgery at Jackson and Director of the Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Fellowship Program. He was recently named Vice President of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS).
Dr. Morcos's specialties include skull base and complex brain tumors, endoscopic skull base surgery, radiosurgery, and cerebrovascular surgery (AVMs, cavernomas, bypass surgery for complex aneurysms Moyamoya and ischemic disease).
He is active in organized and academic neurosurgery, nationally and internationally. He is past president or chair of the AANS/CNS Section on Cerebrovascular Surgery, the North American Skull Base Society, and the Society of University Neurosurgeons.
Dr. Morcos serves on several editorial boards including Journal of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, and World Neurosurgery. He has spoken at numerous national and international courses and symposia and authored 150 peer-reviewed publications, 113 abstracts, and 84 visiting professorships.
Jacques J. Morcos, MD, FRCS, FAANSProfessor and Co-Chairman of Neurosurgery at the University of Miami
*Vice-PresidentoftheAmericanAssociation ofNeurologicalSurgeons
Learning Objectives: After participating in this CME activity, the medical professional should be better able to: 1. Assess the various classifications of large and giant aneurysms 2. Compare the various hypotheses about the pathogenesis of large and giant aneurysms 3. Evaluate the role of surgery, therapy, and radiosurgery in the treatment of large and giant aneurysms
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this discussion, participants will be able to: 1. Articulate the ingredients necessary to become a great skull base neurosurgeon 2. Prioritize the goals that are felt by the experts to be most important in training residents 3. Compare the profile of several great skull base neurosurgeons and understand what the commonalities are
Look for Dr. Morcos at the Following Sessions 9:35 a.m. – 10:20 a.m “MicrosurgicalTechniquesforLargeandGiant Aneurysms”
1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m “HowtoBecomeaGreatSkullBaseNeurosurgeon”
Alumni Speaker
This year's alumni speaker is Dr. Cedric Shorter, renowned neurosurgeon with a specialty in complex cranial procedures and 2012 graduate of the LSU Health Shreveport Neurosurgery Residency Program. Dr. Shorter has a passion for treating complex cranial pathology. He sees and treats a variety of brain tumors and pituitary tumors along with compressive nerve syndromes, such as trigeminal neuralgia. He has also treated numerous cerebral vascular conditions such as cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Dr. Shorter graduated with a degree in Biology from Northwestern State University in Louisiana in 1997. He went on to receive an additional degree in Biochemistry from Louisiana State University in 2000. In 2005, Dr. Shorter received his medical degree from LSU Health Shreveport, and completed his Neurosurgery residency at LSU Health Shreveport in 2012. After his residency, he went on to complete a fellowship in Skull Base/Cerebrovascular surgery at Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine in Indianapolis under the mentorship of Dr. Troy Payner in 2013. He is an active member of the American Association of Neurosurgeons (AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), and the North American Skull Base Society (NASBS). Dr. Shorter was also appointed to the NASBS Surgical Simulation Task Force 2016-2018. He has numerous publications and has presented at regional and national meetings.
Private Practice Neurosurgeon Brain 2 Spine Institute St. Petersburg, FL
Cedric Shorter, MD
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“WhatMyMistakesTaughtMe”
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2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m “LifeandCareerinNeurosurgery:Strikingthe Balance”
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Look for Dr. Shorter at the
Sessions 10:25 a.m. – 10:55 a.m
Learning Objectives: After participating in this CME activity, the medical professional should be better able to: 1. Recognize that mistakes tell us what works and what doesn’t
Accept that mistakes help us take responsibility for erroneous ideas or actions 3. Realize that mistakes help strengthen our integrity as neurosurgeons and acknowledging mistakes inspires others to do so
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this discussion, neurosurgeons will be able to:
Better balance a busy surgical practice and research
Recognize the need for allocating the time for pursuing humanitarian aid efforts
Understand how to prioritize family life while not neglecting your private practice
Program-at-a-Glance
MORNING SESSION
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Breakfast with Exhibitors BRI Atrium
9:30 a.m. – 9:35 a.m. Welcome and Introduction
Dr. David Lewis Dr. Bharat Guthikonda
9:35 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Keynote Speaker
“MicrosurgicalTechniquesfor LargeandGiantAneurysms”
10:20 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Q and A
10:25 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. Alumni Speaker
Zadeck Conference Center
Zadeck Conference Center
Zadeck Conference Center
“WhatMyMistakesTaughtMe” Zadeck Conference Center
10:55 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Q and A Zadeck Conference Center
11:00 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Evaluation Zadeck Conference Center
AFTERNOON SESSION
Moderated by Drs. Jennifer Kosty and Jamie Toms
1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Keynote Speaker
“HowtoBecomeaGreatSkull BaseNeurosurgeon”
Zadeck Conference Center
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Resident Cases and Research Zadeck Conference Center
3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Alumni Speaker
“LifeandCareerinNeurosurgery: StrikingtheBalance”
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Resident Cases and Research
4:45 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Q and A
4:50 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Evaluation
Zadeck Conference Center
Zadeck Conference Center
Zadeck Conference Center
Zadeck Conference Center
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES
Amey Savardekar, MD, MBBS, MS, M.Ch
Future Plans
Attending (beginning January 2023) with LSU Health Shreveport Department of Neurosurgery with a sub-specialty in Neurovascular
In addition to his neurosurgical training with the LSU Health Shreveport Neurosurgery Residency Program, Dr. Savardekar is a graduate of of the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in India and also professionally practiced neurosurgery while in India. He completed a clinical fellowship in spine surgery at LSU Health Shreveport, a clinical fellowship in skull base surgery at Osaka City University, and the Sonntag International Spine Fellowship at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona.
He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed papers and has presented regionally and nationally at various conferences, educational courses, and clinics. Dr. Savardekar is active in several professional organizations including serving as a Section Editor for Vascular and Endovascular of the World NeurosurgeryJournal.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES
Dr. LeFever received his medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in Ohio. Although he has been trained in all areas of neurosurgery, Dr. LeFever found particular interest and is pursuing further training in spinal neurosurgery.
During his residency, he has published peer-reviewed papers and book chapters and has presented regionally and nationally at various conferences, educational courses, and clinics. Dr. LeFever is currently serving in the U.S. Navy Reserves and will serve full-time as a neurosurgeon in the U.S. Navy once he has completed his fellowship year.
Devon LeFever, MD Future Plans Complex Spine Fellowship (2022 – 2023) *ConcentrationinAdultSpinalDeformity Neuroscience Institute at Virginia Mason
Full-time Neurosurgeon in the U.S. Navy after completion of his fellowship
Education Information
Target Audience
Neurosurgeons, neurologists, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and interns and residents in Neurosurgery and Neurology.
Disclosure Statement
Dr. Morcos and Dr. Shorter have no relationship(s) with industry to disclose relative to the content of this CME activitiy.
CME Accreditation and Credit Designation Standards
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category Credit(s)ᵀᴹ. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Commercial Support: This activity is not supported by an educational grant.
