Geisinger Cardiogenic Shock Symposium

Danville, PA US
September 19, 2026
This is an in-person educational activity. Join leading cardiologists, intensivists, and multidisciplinary experts for a high-impact exploration of cardiogenic shock. Discover cutting-edge research, advanced mechanical circulatory support strategies, and evolving clinical pathways transforming patient outcomes.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for Physicians, Advanced Practitioners, Pharmacists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Critical Care Physicians, Cardiology Providers, Internal Medicine Providers, Cardiothoracic Surgery Providers, and Mechanical Circulatory Support Team. Other learner groups such as Cardiology and Critical Care fellows, Internal medicine residents, and perfusionists would also benefit from this education. 

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

  • Recognize the limitations of current diagnostic tools, identify early shock phenotypes, and address common pitfalls in the timely management of cardiogenic shock.
  • Apply evidence-based practice to choose appropriate mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices to improve outcomes in cardiogenic shock.
  • Determine the evolving role of coronary revascularization and structural heart interventions in the acute and longitudinal management of cardiogenic shock patients.
  • Review contemporary pathways to advanced heart failure therapies, including durable MCS and transplantation.
  • Develop effective cardiogenic shock networks using multidisciplinary shock teams to improve survival and streamline care delivery.
Refund Policy
A full refund will be given for any cancellations received up to one week prior to the course.  No refunds for no-shows. 
 
Course Cancellation Policy
In the unusual circumstance that this course is cancelled, you will be called and/or emailed, and any tuition fees received would be refunded in full.  Geisinger is not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs incurred.
 
Attendance
Attendance will be recorded within three to four days of the conclusion of the activity.  Credit will display on your continuing education transcript once the activity evaluation is completed.  
    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 7.00 AAPA Category I CME
    • 0.00 ACPE
    • 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 7.00 ANCC
    • 7.00 ASWB
    • 7.00 Participation Credit
    Course opens: 
    04/13/2026
    Course expires: 
    12/31/2026
    Event starts: 
    09/19/2026 - 8:00am EDT
    Event ends: 
    09/19/2026 - 4:00pm EDT
    Cost:
    $150.00
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    Schedule

    7:30 am
    Registration/Continental Breakfast/Visit Exhibits
     
    8:15 am
    Welcome and Introductions
     
    8:30 am
    Cardiogenic shock management – a team sport
    Nicholas Ierovante, DO
     
    9:00 am
    Role of Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices in Cardiogenic Shock
    Michael Friscia, MD
     
    9:30 am
    Advances in Durable Ventricular Assist Devices
    Brendan Carry, MD
     
    10:00 am
    Heart Transplantation in Cardiogenic Shock, changes in practice since guideline update
    Joyce Wald, DO
     
    10:45 am
    Morning Break/Visit Exhibits
     
    11:00 am
    Case Based presentation – Peripartum cardiomyopathy leading to cardiogenic shock
    TBD
     
    11:30 am
    Revascularization strategies in Cardiogenic Shock
    Aravdeep Jhand, MD
     
    12:00 pm
    Management of Valvular heart disease in cardiogenic shock
    Ahmad Tariq, MD
     
    12:30 pm
    Luncheon will be provided/Visit exhibits
     
    1:30 pm
    Role of mechanical circulatory support in management of pulmonary embolism, updates from 2026 guidelines
    Joshua Long, DO
     
    2:00 pm
    Right Ventricular Failure, new advances in diagnosis and management
    George Ruiz, MD
     
    2:30 pm
    Management of RV failure post cardiac surgery – Role of surgical RVADs
    Balakrishnan Mahesh, MD
     
    3:15 pm - Keynote Speaker
    TBD
    David Dudzinski, MD, JD
     
    4:15 pm
    Adjournment/Evaluations
    Henry Hood Center for Health Research
    100 North Academy Avenue
    Danville, PA 17822
    United States

    All visitors to the Geisinger campus, please park in the patient parking lot. A shuttle bus will take you to the Henry Hood Center for Health Research, please notify the driver when boarding the bus of your final destination.

    Travel

    Henry Hood Center for Health Research is located on the Geisinger Campus in Danville, Pennsylvania (Montour County), Exit 224 on Interstate 80. Routes 11 and 54 also intersect in Danville.
     

    Local Accommodations

    Pine Barn Inn recommended for lodging (43 Pine Barn Place Danville, PA 17821) 

    Guest Faculty

    David Dudzinski, MD
    Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
    Critical Care Cardiology Section Chief, Massachusetts General Hospital
    Boston, Massachusetts
     
    Sarah Thordsen, MD
    Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Cardiology Medicine
    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
    Madison, WI
     
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    Geisinger Faculty

    Activity Directors

    Osama Mukarram, MD
    Activity Director
    Physician Interventional Cardiology, Cardiology Danville
     
    Eva Vaishnav, DO
    Activity Director
    Physician Cardiology, Cardiology Danville
     

    Activity Speakers

    Brendan Carry, MD
    Activity Speaker
    Physician Cardiology, Cardiology Danville
     
    Michael Frisica, MD
    Activity Planner and Speaker
    Department Chair Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery Danville
     
    Nicholas Ierovante, DO
    Activity Speaker
    Physician Interventional Cardiology, Cardiology Scranton
     
    Aravdeep Jhand, MD
    Activity Speaker
    Physician Interventional Cardiology, Cardiology Danville
     
    Joshua Long, DO
    Activity Speaker
    Physician Critical Care Medicine, Adult Critical Care Danville
     
    George Ruiz, MD
    Activity Planner and Speaker
    Department Chair Cardiology, Cardiology Danville
     
    Ahmad Tariq, MD
    Activity Speaker
    Physician Interventional Cardiology, Cardiology Wilkes-Barre
     

    Activity Planners

    Matthew Bauer, BSN
    Activity Planner
    Mechanical Circulatory Support Core Specialist Lead, ECMO GMC
     
    Matthew Dickerman, PA-C
    Activity Planner
    Physician Assistant CVTS, Cardiac Surgery Danville
     
    Kaitlyn Klemick, LSW
    Activity Planner
    Program Lead Mechanical Circulatory Support, ECMO GMC
     
    Nathan Sauers, PharmD
    Activity Planner
    Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist, Medication Therapy Disease Management
     

    Content Disclosure

    The faculty has attested that their presentations and/or content are HIPAA compliant.  

    Individuals in a position to control educational content for this activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. 

    CE Committee Members/Content Reviewer(s) have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. 
     
    *Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.  

    Accreditation 

    In support of improving patient care, Geisinger College of 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.

     

     

     

     

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Geisinger College of Health Sciences is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Worker Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 7 clinical continuing education credits. 

    Credit Designation 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for 7 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

    This live activity is approved for 7 contact hours (0.7 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit JA0008072-0000-26-pending. 

    Geisinger College of 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. 

     

     

    Disclosure Policy 

    Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activity sponsored by Geisinger College of Health Sciences must disclose to the program audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). 

    Commercial Support

    None

    Available Credit

    • 7.00 AAPA Category I CME
    • 0.00 ACPE
    • 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 7.00 ANCC
    • 7.00 ASWB
    • 7.00 Participation Credit

    Price

    Cost:
    $150.00
    Please login or register to take this course.

    To register, select "Registration Type" and click "Add to Cart". Once cart appears, proceed by clicking "Checkout" and follow the on-screen prompts to complete your payment and finalize your registration.  

     

    If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Continuing Education Office at 570-271-6692 or email us at [email protected].

    **If you are an external fellow or resident registering, please email proof of your training to Kaitlyn Klemick at [email protected].