Brain Summit 2024 Symposium: Current Trends in Neurology (RP2411B)
ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM
The Brain Summit 2024 Symposium: Current Trends in Neurology is a one-day live CME activity designed for neuroscience professionals - including physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and physical therapists - to explore latest advances and current trends in neurology clinical practice and patient care. Didactic presentations, case studies, and panel discussions will present the most current information and address clinical practice challenges for advancing proper diagnosis and best treatment modalities across a wide spectrum of neurological disorders.
LOCATION
UT Southwestern Medical Center
T. Boone Pickens Auditorium (NG3.112 - North Campus)
6001 Forest Park Rd.
Dallas, TX 75235
GENERAL REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED - CLICK HERE FOR LATE REGISTRATION
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Click on the "REGISTER" tab, choose the appropriate category, and pay the registration fee.
Registration Type | General Registration (Before Nov 15, 2024) | Late Registration (Nov 15-16, 2024) |
Physician (MD/DO) | $150 | $175 |
Advance Practice Provider (PA/NP) | $50 | $75 |
Nurse | $25 | $50 |
Physical Therapist | $25 | $50 |
Other Healthcare Professional | $25 | $50 |
Fellows, Residents, Medical Students | Complimentary | Complimentary |
Target Audience
This course is designed for physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and physical therapists in the specialty of Neurology.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners should be able to:
- Distinguish key presenting features of various movement disorders, including neurodegenerative conditions and employ appropriate diagnostic techniques and criteria to accurately diagnose different movement disorders.
- Identify the key clinical features and presenting signs of uncommon strokes, including those caused by rare etiologies such as vasculitis, dissection, thrombophilia, and genetic disorders.
- Discuss symptom management and the use of disease modifying therapy in the aging MS population.
- Evaluate appropriate diagnostic evaluation and treatment for patients presenting with refractory seizures.
- Identify the key clinical features of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), including unexplained gait abnormality, cognitive impairment, and urinary incontinence, especially in patients with MRI scans showing enlarged ventricles.
- Summarize recent advances in the diagnosis and management of neuro-oncological conditions, including the discovery of new molecular targets.
- Evaluate appropriate diagnostic imaging study for patients with neurological disorders; Recognize patterns on imaging studies to accurately diagnose and treat patients.
- Describe the variable prognosis of different demyelinating polyneuropathies to provide informed and effective patient counseling and management.
- Describe the underlying pathophysiology of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient education.
Additional Information
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AGENDA: BRAIN SUMMIT 2024 - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
(Click on presentation titles to view slides)
700am REGISTRATION, BREAKFAST & EXHIBITS
745-800 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Session 1
800 - 830 Video Rounds: Tardive Syndromes - Dr. Vibhash Sharma
830 – 900 Uncommon Strokes - Dr. Ty Shang
900 – 915 Q&A
Session II
915 - 945 The Aging MS Patient: Management and Updates - Dr. Lauren Tardo
945 - 1015 Refractory Epilepsy - Dr. Mishu Chandra
1015 - 1030 Q&A
1030 – 1100 BREAK & EXHIBITS
Session III
1100 - 1140 Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus - Dr. Padraig O’Suilleabhain
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus - Dr. Jonathan White
1140 - 1220 Brain Tumor Management – Dr. Michael Youssef
Brain Tumor Management - Dr. Toral Patel
1220 – 1235 Q&A
1235 – 130 pm LUNCH & EXHIBITS
Session IV
130 - 230 My ALS Journey (Ethics Presentation) - Dr. Michael Ibarra
230 - 300 Neuroimaging - Dr. Marco Pinho
300 - 330 Demyelinating Neuropathies – Dr. Shaida Khan
330 - 345 Q&A
345 pm CLOSING REMARKS / ADJOURN
Jaya Trivedi, MD, FAAN, FANA
Steven Vernino, MD, PhD, FAAN, FANA, FAAS
Jaya Trivedi, MD, FAAN, FANA
Parth Upadhyaya
Steven Vernino, MD, PhD, FAAN, FANA, FAAS
George Bailey
Abhishek Lenka, MD, PhD
Mona Meng Cheung, MSN FNP
Lauren Tardo
Jaya Trivedi, MD, FAAN, FANA
Steven Vernino, MD, PhD, FAAN, FANA, FAAS
Mishu Chandra, M.D.
Michael Ibarra
Shaida Khan, D.O.
Padraig O'Suilleabhain, MD MBA
Toral Patel
Marco Pinho, MD
Ty Shang, MD PhD
Lauren Tardo
Jonathan White, MD
Michael Youssef
Continuing Medical Education
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.
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas designates this continuing education activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of the participation in the activity.
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center certifies that non-physicians will receive an attendance certificate stating that they participated in the activity that was designated for 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates the presentation, "My ALS Journey," for 1 hour(s) in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility
Nursing Continuing Professional Development
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 6.3 contact hours.
Physical Therapy Continuing Competence Unit (CCU)
This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 6.00 CCUs for PTs and PTAs.
Available Credit
- 6.25 AMA
- 6.25 Attendance
- 1.00 Ethics
Price
General Registration has closed - please click HERE for late registration.
Registration
Registration Type | General Registration (Before Nov 15, 2024) | Late Registration (Nov 15-16, 2024) |
Physician (MD/DO) | $150 | $175 |
Advance Practice Provider (PA/NP) | $50 | $75 |
Nurse | $25 | $50 |
Physical Therapist | $25 | $50 |
Other Healthcare Professional | $25 | $50 |
Fellows, Residents, Medical Students | Complimentary | Complimentary |
To register:
- "Login" to your existing account or create an account in EthosCE, online learning management system, by selecting the "create an account" link.
- Once logged in, return to this course page, select the designated fee and click the "add to cart" button.
- In the following "checkout" pages you will verify and process your payment.
- After registration is completed, a confirmation will be sent by email.
A $25 handling fee will be deducted from cancellation refunds. Refund requests must be received by email at CEOffice@utsouthwestern.edu by November 1, 2024. No refunds will be made thereafter.