Brain Summit 2022 Symposium (RP2212G)

Dallas, TX US
December 17, 2022

ABOUT THIS SYMPOSIUM

This one-day live CME activity, aimed at neuroscience professionals – including physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and physical therapists – will explore latest advances and current trends in neurology. Presentations will address the most current information which may be consolidated for physicians and healthcare professionals in advancing proper diagnosis and best treatment modalities.

 

HOW DO I REGISTER?

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.  ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILBLE AT THE CONFERENCE, 7-8am, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17.

Click on the "REGISTER" tab, choose the appropriate category, and pay the registration fee.

     Physicians - $150

     Advanced Practice Providers - $50

     Nurses, Physical Therapists, Medical Assistants, Research Coordinators - $25

     Trainees, Students, Residents - $0 

Target Audience

Neuroscience professionals – including physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, allied health care professionals, and physical therapists

Learning Objectives

  • Apply strategies to work-up patients with dementia.
  • Analyze efficacy and risks of new pharmacological therapies for the treatment and management of multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuromyelitis optica (NMO).
  • Differentiate various treatment options for TACs and utilize best options for treating specifc types of TAC.
  • Interpret the wide range of possible causes of optic neuropathy.
  • Describe the rationale and procedure behind MRgFUS, and to be able to recognize appropriate candidates which may be referred for this procedure.
  • Distinguish the causes of ataxia with emphasis on genetic ataxias and most effective treatment options.
  • Identify the appropriate use of Tenecteplase in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke.
  • Interpret the wide range of possible causes and appropriate evaluation of myositis.
  • Describe the current understanding of clinical features, risk factors, and pathophysiological processes of neurological long-COVID sequelae.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.75 AMA
  • 5.75 Attendance
Course opens: 
08/22/2022
Course expires: 
12/17/2023
Event starts: 
12/17/2022 - 7:00am CST
Event ends: 
12/17/2022 - 3:00pm CST
Cost:
$150.00
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(includes agenda, learning objectives, speaker listing, disclosures, credit information, etc.)

 

AGENDA/PRESENTATIONS (Click on title to view slides)

Session 1
8:00 a.m.  Current Therapeutics in MS and NMO - Lauren Tardo, M.D.

8:30 a.m.  Update on Dementia - Alex Frolov, M.D.

Session 2
9:15 a.m.  Update on Current Therapeutics in Migraine - Jessica Kiarashi, M.D.

9:45 a.m.  Optic Neuropathy Outside of MS - Melanie Truong-Le, D.O., O.D. 

Session 3
10:45 a.m. High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Tremor - Padraig O’Suilleabhain, M.D.; Bhavya Shah, M.D.

11:25 a.m. Ataxia Update - Steven Vernino, M.D., Ph.D.; Vikram Shakkottai, M.D., Ph.D.

Session 4
1:00 p.m. Update on Myositis - Salman Bhai, M.D.

1:30 p.m. Stroke/PFO Closure - Erica Jones, M.D.

2:00 p.m. Long COVID: Neurological Implications - Surendra Barshikar, M.D.

 

UT Southwestern Medical Center
T. Boone Pickens Auditorium (NG3.112)
6001 Forest Park Rd.
Dallas, TX 75235
United States
Committee member(s)

Mona Meng Cheung, MSN FNP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Lauren Tardo

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Course Director(s)

Jaya Trivedi, MD, FAAN, FANA

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with ArgenX;.

Steven Vernino, MD, PhD, FAAN, FANA, FAAS

has a financial relationship (Fiduciary officer) with American Autonomic Society;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Argenx;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Alterity;.
has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with Dysautonomia International;.
has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with Grifols;.
has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with Theravance;.
has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with Quest Diagnostics;.
has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with BioHaven;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Amneal;.
Speaker(s)

Surendra Barshikar, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Salman Bhai, MD

has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with Alnylam;.
has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with KabaFusion;.

Alexander Frolov, MD

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Eisai, Inc;.

Erica Jones

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jessica Kiarashi, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Padraig O'Suilleabhain, MD MBA

has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with Blackthorn;.
has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with Amneal;.
has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with Alkahest;.
has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with NIH;.
has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with Biogen;.
has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with IRL labs;.
has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with Syneos;.
has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with P2B;.

Bhavya Shah, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Vikram Shakkottai, MD, PhD

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Reata Pharmaceuticals;.

Lauren Tardo

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Melanie Truong-Le, DO OD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Steven Vernino, MD, PhD, FAAN, FANA, FAAS

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Alterity;.
has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with Dysautonomia International;.
has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with Grifols;.
has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with Theravance;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Amneal;.
has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with Quest Diagnostics;.
has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with BioHaven;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Argenx;.
has a financial relationship (Fiduciary officer) with American Autonomic Society;.

Continuing Medical Education

Accreditation Statement

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Nursing Continuing Professional Development

Accreditation Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission of Accreditation.

This activity has been awarded 5.75 contact hours.

Learning Outcome

After participating in this activity, 75% of the learners who complete the evaluation will self-report an increase in knowledge and intent to change practice based on the topic presented.

 

Physical Therapy Continuing Competence Unit (CCU)

This activity has been approved by the Texas Physical Therapy Association for 6.0 CCUs (6 contact hours)

Approval #79479 TX

Available Credit

  • 5.75 AMA
  • 5.75 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$150.00
Please login or create an account to take this course.

Registration

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.  ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILBLE AT THE CONFERENCE, 7-8am, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17.

To register:

  1. Login to your existing account or create an account in EthosCE, online learning management system, by selecting the "create an account" link.
  2. Once logged in, return to this course page, select the designated fee and click the "add to cart" button.
  3. In the following "checkout" pages you will verify and process your payment.
  4. After registration is completed, a confirmation will be sent by email.

Refund Policy:  Refund requests must be received by email at cmeregistrations@utsouthwestern.edu by December 9, 2022.  No refunds will be made thereafter.    

Click on the "REGISTER" tab, choose the appropriate category, and pay the registration fee.

     Physicians - $150

     Advanced Practice Providers - $50

     Nurses, Physical Therapists, Medical Assistants, Research Coordinators - $25

     Trainees, Students, Residents - $0