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The UHealth Difference 2025: An International Medical Symposium
March 6, 2025

Agenda subject to change.

7:30 - 8:30 AM ARRIVAL AND BREAKFAST
8:30 - 8:40 AM Welcome Chad R. Ritch, MD, MBA, FACS
Associate Professor of Urology, Desai Sethi Urology Institute, Director of Urology, UHealth Tower, Associate Program Director SUO Fellowship, Associate Director, UHealth International, UHealth - University of Miami Health System, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
8:40 - 9:00 AM UHealth: State of the Art Cardiovascular Division Yiannis S. Chatzizisis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, FESC
Professor and Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Director, Center for Digital Cardiovascular Innovations, UHealth - University of Miami Health System, Leonard M. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Associate Editor, Atherosclerosis
9:00 - 9:05 AM Questions and Answers
9:05 - 9:25 AM UHealth: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute & Virtual Care Giselle Ricur, MD, MBA, MS, FATA
Executive Director, Virtual Care, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
9:25 - 9:30 AM Questions and Answers
9:30 - 9:50 AM UHealth: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Stephen D. Nimer, MD
Director, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Oscar de la Renta Endowed Chair in Cancer Research
Professor of Medicine, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Executive Dean for Research, Miller School of Medicine
9:50 - 9:55 AM Questions and Answers
9:55 - 10:35 AM Panel Discussion: Medical and Surgical Innovations at UHealth Yiannis S. Chatzizisis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, FESC
Professor and Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Director, Center for Digital Cardiovascular Innovations, UHealth - University of Miami Health System, Leonard M. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Associate Editor, Atherosclerosis

Francis J. Hornicek. MD, PhD
Professor and Chair, Department of Orthopaedics, Sarcoma Multidisciplinary Care Group, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Allan D. Levi, MD, PhD, FACS
Professor and Chairman Of Neurosurgery, University of Miami, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Nivedh Paluvoi, MD
Assistant Professor, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Dewitt Daughtry Department of Surgery, University of Miami, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
10:35 - 10:45 AM Questions and Answers
10:45 - 11:00 AM Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:20 AM UHealth Update: Where are we headed in 2025 and beyond Maura A. Shiffman
Associate Vice President, Ambulatory Services, UHealth - University of Miami Health System
11:20 - 11:25 AM Questions and Answers
11:25 - 11:55 AM Panel Discussion: Breaking-down Borders in Patient Care Alain Fernandez, MHSA
Chief Managed Care Officer, Business Development, Managed Care, Population Health and Value Based Care, UHealth - University of Miami Health System

Cristina Rubio-Delgado, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, LSSGB
Assistant Vice President, Connected Care, UHealth - University of Miami Health System, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
11:55 - 12:00 PM Questions and Answers
12:00 - 1:00 PM LUNCH
1:00 - 1:20 PM UHealth: Specialties and Services Manuel J. Mantecon, MD, MBA
Director, Business Development and Physician Relations, UHealth International, UHealth - University of Miami Health System, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
1:20 - 1:25 PM Questions and Answers
1:25 - 1:55 PM Panel Discussion: How to Access UHealth Lilliam B. Guzman, MD, FACP
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Medical Director, Internal Medicine Faculty Practice, Medical Director, UHealth International, Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine, UHealth - University of Miami Health System, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Marnie Wirks
Executive Director, UHealth International, UHealth - University of Miami Health System, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Manuel J. Mantecon, MD, MBA
Director, Business Development and Physician Relations, UHealth International, UHealth - University of Miami Health System, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Daisi S. Jimenez
Director, International Finance, UHealth International, UHealth - University of Miami Health System, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
1:55 - 2:00 PM Questions and Answers
2:00 - 2:10 PM Closing Remarks Chad R. Ritch, MD, MBA, FACS
Associate Professor of Urology, Desai Sethi Urology Institute, Director of Urology, UHealth Tower, Associate Program Director SUO Fellowship, Associate Director, UHealth International, UHealth - University of Miami Health System, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
2:10 - 3:10 PM AFTER CONFERENCE BREAK
3:30 - 6:30 PM Farewell and Networking Reception
Recruitment benefits Recruitment benefits