2026 ECRC Webinar Series
Webinar series aimed to connect the next generation of leaders in SCI Research and Evidence-based Clinical Care.
Friday, April 3, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
Critical Care, Critical Shortage: The SCI Workforce Dilemma
The decreasing number of SCI Professionals is an increasing problem. In this ECRC webinar, leaders in the field tackle this important issue and share ideas for avoiding a potential crisis.
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MODERATORS:
Michael G. Fehlings MD PhD FRCSC FACS FRSC FCAHS
Professor of Neurosurgery, Robert Campeau Family Foundation-Dr. CH Tator Chair in Brain and Spinal Cord Research
Vice Chairman (Research), Co-Director Spine Program, University of Toronto
Dr. Fehlings is a Professor of Neurosurgery and Co-Director of the University of Toronto Spine Program. He combines an active clinical practice in complex spinal surgery at Toronto Western Hospital with a translationally oriented research program focused on discovering novel treatments for the injured spinal cord.
Dr. Dymock is an Assistant Professor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He specializes in spinal cord injury medicine, with expertise in managing complex neurological rehabilitation needs and advancing evidence-based care. Dr. Dymock’s work includes research on neurologic decline after SCI and active involvement in medical education and national professional organizations.
PRESENTERS:
Camilo Castillo, MD, MBA Spinal Cord Injury Medicine and Fellowship Program, Division of PM&R / Department of Neurological Surgery, UofL Health Frazier Rehabilitation, UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute, UofL School of Medicine
Dr. Castillo is a board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician specializing in spinal cord injury medicine at the University of Louisville. He is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, interdisciplinary rehabilitation care focused on improving function, quality of life, and community integration for individuals living with spinal cord injuries. Dr. Castillo brings a global perspective to his practice, emphasizing compassionate, patient-centered care and system-level improvements in rehabilitation medicine.
Dr. Ravinsky is a dual-fellowship trained spine surgeon and associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. His clinical interests include adult spinal deformity correction and complex revisions of the cervical and thoracolumbar spine. He is additionally interested in the use of novel technologies, and the implementation of minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Resident Physician, Medical University of South Carolina
Dr. Silvestre attended medical school at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and is currently chief resident in orthopaedic surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has published over 200+ peer-reviewed manuscripts on clinical outcomes for patients with orthopaedic and spine conditions and is also passionate about medical education.
Jelena Svircev MD
Staff Physician, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Department of Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System; Professor, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Fellowship Director, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine
Dr. Svircev is a Professor with the University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine where she serves as Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Fellowship Director. She is a staff physician at VA Puget Sound where she provides outpatient care to veterans with spina cord injury. Her interests include primary care for individuals with spinal cord injury and medical education.
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