2025 Florida Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association Annual Meeting

Miami, FL US
March 1, 2025

The purpose of the Florida Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association Annual Meeting is to expand the knowledge and skills of clinicians who care for patients with cleft and craniofacial differences. This program offers interdisciplinary colleagues from various institutions the ability to cross collaborate and discuss latest scientific advances, and treatment options for patients with craniofacial differences.

This program will take place in person at the Nicklaus Children's Hospital Main Auditorium, in Miami, FL.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for students and professionals who provide care to individuals with craniofacial differences which includes but it not limited to the fields of audiology, dental, genetics, orthodontics, otolaryngology, pediatrics, pediatric psychology, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, nursing, social work, and speech language pathology.

Learning Objectives

 At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to...

  1. Identify the challenges and proposed solutions to surgical care for children with craniofacial differences,
  2. Identify innovations, challenges and potential solutions in providing dental and orthodontic care to craniofacial patients,
  3. Identify challenges in coordinating care for craniofacial patients in the areas of general care coordination, speech language pathology, audiology, and otolaryngology, and
  4. Identify the psychosocial challenges for craniofacial patients and understand these challenges from a patient and professional perspective.

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 7.50 Attendance
    Acknowledging attendance at this educational activity.
    • 6.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
11/27/2024
Course expires: 
04/30/2025
Event starts: 
03/01/2025 - 7:45am EST
Event ends: 
03/01/2025 - 5:15pm EST
Cost:
$400.00
Rating: 
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Saturday, March 1, 2025

7:45 AM to 5:15 PM

7.50 CME Hours

7:00 am – 7:45 am – (45 minutes)
Breakfast (Main Auditorium)
7:45 am - 8:00 am
Opening Remarks
8:00 am – 8:45 am – (45 minutes): Challenges in Florida Multidisciplinary Team Care: Surgery
Jordan Steinberg, MD
8:45 am – 9:15 am – (30 minutes): Surgical Panel Discussion
Jordan Steinberg, MD; George Kamel, MD; S. Alex Rottgers, MD; Jordan Halsey, MD; Sarah Fernandez, MD
9:15 am – 9:45 am – (30 minutes): Challenges in Florida Multidisciplinary Team Care: Otolaryngology and Audiology
Mikhaylo Szczupak, MD; Lauren Sowers, AuD; Fred Telishi, MD; and Chrisanda Sanchez, AuD
9:45 am – 10:15 am – (30 minutes): Mikhaylo Szczupak, MD, Lauren Sowers, AuD, Fred Telischi, MD, and Chrisanda Sanchez, AuD
10:15 am – 10:30 am – (15 minutes)
BREAK
10:30 am – 11:15 pm – (45 minutes): Challenges in Florida Multidisciplinary Team Care: Speech Pathology
Raquel Garcia, SLP.D, CCC-SLP and Yeraldi Geronimo, CCC-SLP
11:15 am – 11:45 am – (30 minutes): Speech Panel Discussion
JoAnn Vargas, MA, CCC-SLP; Kristen De Luca, MS, CCC-SLP; Yeraldi Geronimo, CCC-SLP; Eric Perez, MA, CCC-SLP; Paige Bolen, CCC-SLP; Eric Perez, MA, CCC-SLP; Jamilla Vieux, CCC-SLP; Judy Hammer-Krisley, CCC-SLP; and Raquel Garcia, CCC-SLP
11:45 am – 1:00 pm – (75 minutes)
Lunch (4th Floor, Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower)
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm – (45 minutes): Challenges in Florida Multidisciplinary Team Care: Dental/Orthodontics
Marta Mejia and George Yacoub, BDS, DMD
1:45 pm – 2:15 pm – (30 minutes): Dental/Orthodontic Panel Discussion
Marta Mejia; George Yacoub, BDS, DMD; Barry Matza, DMD; and Greg Ross, DMD, MDS
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm – (30 minutes): Challenges in Florida Multidisciplinary Team Care: Nursing
Johnice Hargadon, RN, MSN and Katherine Schain, MS, LCGC
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm – (30 minutes): Nursing Panel Discussion
Johnice Hargadon, RN, MSN; Viviana Rua, APRN; Taryl Crisp, BSN, RN, CCM; Jessica Nettles, RN; and Alisha Pringle, APRN
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm – (15 minutes)
BREAK
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm – (30 minutes): Challenges in Florida Multidisciplinary Team Care: Genetics
Mislen Bauer, MD and Katherine Schain, MS, LCGC
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm – (45 minutes): Challenges in Florida Multidisciplinary Team Care: Psychology and Social Work
Marina Villani-Capo, PsyD and Maria Mendez, MSW
4:45 pm – 5:15 pm – (30 minutes): Psychology/Social Work Panel Discussion
Marina Villani-Capo, PsyD; Maria Mendez, MSW; Madeline Libretti, LCSW; and Alyssa Fritz, PhD
5:15 pm
Adjourn
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital - Main Auditorium
3100 SW 62nd Ave
Miami, FL 33155
United States
+1 (305) 666-6511

Travel

Arriving at the venue

Due to ongoing construction on-site, driving pathways, drop-off locations, and access points may be unavailable. Please refer to the signage available on location for guidance.

Please refer to the available map for the following instructions.

Arriving by Ride-Share or Taxi: Please use one of the designated areas for drop-off and pick-up to avoid blocking pedestrian entrances or driveways. There are two available drop-off points for visitors coming to the Main Auditorium - (1) located near the Main Entrance near the Devonshire Boulevard entrance, and (2) located in the Southern area of the driving perimeter, between the Green and Yellow garage.

Parking: Visitor Parking is available for free in the Green Garage and Blue Garage. Valet Parking is offered in the Main Entrance and Blue Garage entrance. Please refer to the attendant for current Valet Parking Fees.


Main Auditorium: The Main Auditorium can be found in the northeast corner of the hospital. If entering from the south visitor entrance by the Green Garage, please proceed. north on the main hallway. If entering from the Main Entrance, please make a right turn into the main hallway and proceed north. If arriving from the Blue Garage, enter through the Tower Atrium, follow the blue dots on the floor towards the Radiology suite, continue past the Radiology entrance until you arrive at the Main Entrance, and turn left to head north on the Main Hallway.
Head north on the Main Hallway until you reach the Gift Shop, then turn left. Continue straight to the end of this hallway, past the Cafeteria and Chapel, until you reach the Main Auditorium.

Hotel Information

Pullman Miami Airport Hotel - Entrance Photo

The Pullman Miami Airport Hotel

Address: 5800 Waterford District Drive, Miami, FL 33126
Phone: (305) 264-4888, ext. 448
www.pullman-miami-airport.com/

$209.00/night plus tax
  • Check-In: 3:00 pm
  • Check-Out: 12:00 pm
  • Airport shuttle: Complimentary Shuttle from 4:30 am to Midnight local time
  • Parking: $30 + tax/day

Local: +1 (305) 264-4888, ext. 448
Call the hotel directly at the number above. Please inform the reservation specialist that you are part of the
Florida Cleft-Craniofacial Meeting at Nicklaus Health.

Email Otto Toledo ([email protected]) or Michelle Lubczanski ([email protected]) with the following information:

  • First Name:
  • Last Name:
  • Arrival Date:
  • Departure Date:
  • E-mail Address:
  • Phone Number:
  • Group Name: "Florida Cleft Palate - Craniofacial Association - Nicklaus Health"

Program Faculty

Mislen Bauer, MD
Faculty Photo - Dr. Bauer

Speaker

Genetics & Metabolism
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL

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Paige Bolen, M.S. CCC-SLP
Faculty Photo - Ms. Bolen

Speaker

Speech-Language Pathologist
Jacksonville, FL

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Kristen DeLuca, MS, CCC-SLP
Faculty Photo - Ms. DeLuca

Speaker

Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
Craniofacial Program
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
Hollywood, FL

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Sarah Fernandez, MD
Alyssa Fritz, PhD
Faculty Photo - Dr. Fritz

Speaker

Pediatric Psychologist
Institute for Brain Protection Sciences
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
Saint Petersburg, FL

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Raquel Garcia, SLP.D, CCC-SLP
Yeraldi Geronimo, CCC-SLP
Faculty Photo - Ms. Geronimo

Speaker

Speech-Language Pathologist
Nemours Children's Hospital
Orlando, FL

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Jordan Halsey, MD
Faculty Photo - Dr. Halsey

Speaker

Pediatric Plastic & Craniofacial Surgeon
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
Saint Petersburg, FL

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Judy Hammer-Knisley, MA., AuD., CCC-SLP, CCC-A
Faculty Photo - Ms. Hammer-Knisley

Speaker

Lead Clinical Speech Pathologist
Snyder Cleft and Craniofacial Center
Jacksonville, FL

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Johnice Hargadon, RN, MSN
Faculty Photo - Ms. Hargadon

Speaker

Registered Nurse
Cleft and Craniofacial Center
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
Hollywood, FL

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Brittany Johnson, BSN, RN, CLC
George Kamel, MD
Madeline Libretti, LCSW
Faculty Photo - Ms. Libretti

Speaker

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
Hollywood, FL

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Barry Matza, DMD
Martha Mejia, Research Associate
Faculty Photo - Dr. Mejia

Speaker

Craniofacial Center Research Assistant
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL

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Maria Mendez, MSW, RCSWI
Greg Ross, DMD, MDS
S. Alex Rottgers, MD
Faculty Photo - Dr. Rottgers

Speaker

Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery
Chief, Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Saint Petersburg, FL

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Viviana Rua, APRN
Faculty Photo - Ms. Rua

Speaker

Nurse Practitioner
Craniofacial Center
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL

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Chrisanda Sanchez, AuD
Faculty Photo - Dr. Sanchez

Speaker

Assistant Professor & Pediatric Audiologist
University of Miami Ear Institute
Miami, FL

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Katherine Schain, MS, LCGC
Faculty Photo - Ms. Schain

Moderator, Speaker, Planner

Program Coordinator/Licensed Genetic Counselor
Craniofacial Center
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL

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Lauren Sowers, AuD
Faculty Photo - Dr. Sowers

Speaker

Pediatric Audiologist
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL

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Jordan Steinberg, MD
Faculty Photo - Dr. Steinberg

Course Director, Speaker

Surgical Director, Craniofacial Program,
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Miami, FL

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Mikhaylo Szczupak, MD
Fred Telischi, MD
Faculty Photo - Dr. Telischi

Speaker

Neurotology
University of Miami Ear Institute
Miami, FL

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JoAnn Vargas, MA, CCC-SLP
Faculty Photo - Ms. Vargas

Speaker

Speech and Language Pathologist
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Miami, FL

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Jamilla Vieux, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC
Faculty Photo - Mrs. Vieux

Speaker

Speech-Language Pathologist & Lactation Counselor
Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Team
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Saint Petersburg, FL

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Marina Villani Capo, PsyD
Faculty Photo - Dr. Villani Capo

Speaker

Doctor in Clinical Psychology
Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists
Miami, FL

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George Yacoub, BDS, DMD

Faculty Disclosures

Speaker(s)

Mislen Bauer, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Paige Bolen, M.S. CCC-SLP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kristen DeLuca, M.S., CCC-SLP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Sarah Fernandez, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Alyssa Fritz, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Raquel Garcia, SLP.D, CCC-SLP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Yeraldi Geronimo, MS, CCC-SLP, BE

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jordan Halsey, MD, FAAP, FACS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Judy Hammer-Knisely, MA, Au.D., CCC-SLP and CCC-A

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Johnice Hargadon, MSN, RN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Brittany Johnson, BSN, BS, RN, CPN, CLC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

George Kamel, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Madeline Libretti, LCSW

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Barry Matza, DMD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Martha Mejia, Research Associate

has a financial relationship (Other) with craniorehab;.

Maria Mendez, MSW, RCSWI

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

G Ross

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

S. Alex Rottgers, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Viviana Rua, APRN, MSN, PPCNP-BC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Chrisanda Sanchez, AuD

has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with Cochlear Americas;.

Katherine Schain, MS, LCGC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Lauren Sowers, Au.D., CCC-A

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jordan Steinberg, MD, PhD, FACS, FAAP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Mikhaylo Szczupak, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Fred Telischi, MD, MEE, FACS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

JoAnn Vargas, MA, CCC-SLP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jamilla Vieux, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Marina Villani Capo, Psy.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

George Yacoub, BDS, DMD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Accreditation Statement

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Faculty/Planner Disclosure Policy: In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s Standards for Integrity & Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education, all planners, teachers, and authors involved in the development of CME content are required to disclose to the accredited provider their financial relationships. Relevant financial relationships will be disclosed to the activity audience. All relevant conflicts of interest disclosed have been mitigated before the start of the session.

Commercial Support Disclosure: No commercial support was received for this activity.

Credit Designations & Certificates

AMA
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has approved and designated this live activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

SLPs and Audiologists
This event is offered for 0.75 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level).

Attendance/CE
This is an accredited educational activity. Non-Physician participants who complete the activity requirements will receive a certificate of completion commensurate with their time participating in this course approved for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.

Certificate Availability: Registered learners will be able to download a certificate after completing all the required portions of this. Learners are only able to earn credits they are eligible for. You may download your certificate after completing the requirements directly from your learner transcript.

Reporting

Florida Board of Medicine Licensed Physicians ONLY:

Badge: Provider Reports to CE BrokerCredits Reported to CE Broker Automatically: Credits earned by completing this course are reported directly to CE Broker automatically once requirements are met. Make sure your profile is complete to avoid errors in reporting.

All Other Learners:

All other licensees (including but not limited to Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, etc.) must download their transcript/certificate and manually report credits earned for this activity to CE Broker.

Visit our CE Broker Reporting page for more information on how we report to CE Broker.

Available Credit

  • 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 7.50 Attendance
    Acknowledging attendance at this educational activity.
    • 6.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Price

Cost:
$400.00
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Registration Rates

Member Rates

Registration rates for FCPA Members are displayed below

Registration TypeEarly Bird RateLate Registration Rates
Physicians$250$300
Non-Physician$125$175
Student$75$100

Early Bird rates avaialble until January 31, 2025

Non-Member Rates

Registration rates for non-members are displayed below

Registration TypeEarly Bird RateLate Registration Rates
Physicians$350$400
Non-Physician$150$200
Student$150$175

Early Bird rates are available until January 31, 2025

Refund & Cancellation policy

Refunds, less a $50 processing fee, will be issued when requested in writing and submitted prior to February 15, 2025, to [email protected]. No refunds will be honored after this date.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is not responsible for additional cancellation fees or charges issued by hotels, airlines, or travel agencies.

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While not recommended, if you are familiar with completing courses online you may complete this course using a mobile device. For those wishing to complete this activity on Mobile, the following systems are recommended:

Apple iPhones and iPad devices on iOS 10 or later
Android phones and tablets on Android OS 4.4 or later using the supported web browsers listed above.

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