11th Annual Advances in Neurology 2019: June 21-22, 2019

The 11th annual Advances in Neurology course hosted by the University Of Louisville Department Of Neurology will be held in conjunction with the annual spring meeting of the Commonwealth Neurological Society. The conference will offer continuing medical education credit, as well as, continuing education credit for nurses, nurse practitioners, and other allied health professionals. This year’s focus will be on stroke, headache and epilepsy.
When Jun 21, 2019 07:30 AM to
Jun 22, 2019 12:40 PM
Where Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY 40208, Trophy Room
Contact Name
Contact Phone 502-852-3285
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Target Audience
Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, allied health professionals, EEG technicians, social workers, residents and students.

Agenda
The Friday, June 21, 2019 Session from 7:30 am - 12:45 pm and the Saturday, June 22, 2019 session is accredited by the University of Louisville.
The Friday, June 21, 2019 Evening Session from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm is provided by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC), International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses (IOMSN), and Catamount Medical Education, and is accredited by CMSC. If you have questions about claiming CME credit for this evening session, please contact Melissa Jozefiak at 860-661-4159 or mjozefiak@catmeded.com

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Friday, June 21, 2019
2019 Stroke Symposium

7:30 – 7:55 am
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits

7:55 - 8:00 am
Welcome and Introduction
Dr. Kerri Remmel

8:00 - 9:00 am
Stroke in Children
Drs. Barton/Lakhotia

9:00 - 10:00 am
Ischemic Stroke in Young Adults
Dr. Haboubi

10:00 - 10:15 am
Break and Visit Exhibits

10:15 - 11:15 am
Ischemic Stroke in Older Adults
Dr. Wei Liu

11:15 - 12:15 pm
Stroke Systems of Care in Kentucky
Kari Moore/Bonita Bobo

12:15 pm
Adjournment and Evaluation

4 hours CME credit; 4.8 hours CEU nursing credit

12:15 – 1:30 pm
Lunch in Trophy Room Plus American Academy of Neurology Invited Speaker
Optimizing Billing and Coding in Neurology Practice
J. Todd Barnes, MBA

Additional Lecture (Accredited by CMSC)
This portion of the agenda is provided by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC), International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses (IOMSN), and Catamount Medical Education and supported by educational grants from Biogen, EMD Serono, Genzyme, and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Immune Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis: Modern Considerations in Treatment and Management
(CME presented by Catamount Medical Education)
Speaker: Sylvia Klineova, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
CGD Center for Multiple Sclerosis
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City

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If you have questions about claiming CME credit for this evening session, please contact Melissa Jozefiak at 860-661-4159 or mjozefiak@catmeded.com


Saturday, June 22, 2019
7:30 – 7:55 am
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits

7:55 – 8:00 am
Welcome and Introduction
Dr. Sagi

8:00 – 8:45 am
Atypical Facial Pain
Dr. Bender

8:45 – 9:30 am
Epilepsy Surgical Management
Dr. Neimat
             
9:30 – 10:15 am
CGRP as a Novel Therapeutic Target in Migraine
Dr. Sowell

10:15 – 10:30 am
Break and Visit Exhibits

10:30 – 11:15 am
Marijuana for Epilepsy
Dr. Privitera

11:15 – 12:00 pm
Psychological Aspects of Headache Disorders
Dr. Monsma

12:00 – 12:45 pm
Epilepsy in the Elderly
Dr. Sagi
            
12:45 pm
Adjournment of the Program and Commonwealth Neurological Society Member Assemble in the Jockey Club Suites for Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

Course Directors

Kerri S. Remmel MD, PhD
Endowed Chair for Stroke Prevention and Treatment
Professor, Department of Neurology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Director, Comprehensive Stroke Center
University of Louisville Hospital
Vishwanath Sagi, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY

Michael K. Sowell, MD, FAHS
Professor of Neurology
Associate in Pediatrics
Director, University of Louisville Comprehensive Headache Program
Director, University of Louisville Child Neurology Residency Program
President, Commonwealth Neurological Society

Participating Faculty
J. Todd Barnes, MBA
American Academy of Neurology
Minneapolis, MN

Christopher Barton, MD
Chief Resident
University of Louisville Child Neurology Residency Program
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY

Steven Bender, DDS
Clinical Assistant Professor
Director of Center for Facial Pain and Sleep Medicine
Texas A&M College of Dentistry
Dallas, TX

Bonita A. Bobo, RN
HHS Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program Manager
KY Department of Public Health
Louisville, KY

Michael Haboubi, DO
Vascular Neurology Fellow
UofL School of Medicine
Louisville, KY

Arpita Lakhotia, MD
Assistant Professor
Division of Child Neurology
Department of Neurology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY

Wei Liu, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
UofL School of Medicine
Louisville, KY

Brian Monsma, PhD
Health Psychologist
Health Psychology Associates
Louisville, KY

Kari Moore, MSN, AGACNP-BC
Community Scholarly Engagement
Department of Neurology
UofL School of Medicine
Louisville, KY

Joseph Neimat, MD, MS
Chairman of Department of Neurological Surgery
Professor of Neurosurgery
Department of Neurological Surgery
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY

Michael Privitera, MD
Professor and Division Director for Epilepsy
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Cincinnati, OH

Learning Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Utilize current practice guidelines for stroke treatment and follow up care.
2. Identify the indications for medical marijuana in the treatment of epilepsy.
3. Recognize the indications for epilepsy surgery and when to refer for consideration.
4. Interpret knowledge regarding the classification of the epilepsies.
5. Define the indications for and proper prescribing of the new monoclonal antibodies to CGRP in the treatment of migraine.
6. Recognize the psychological perspective of the treatment of headache and pain disorders.

Continuing Education Credit
Physician Credit - The University of Louisville Continuing Medical Education office designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses - This program has been approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing for 10.2 continuing education credits through University of Louisville Hospital, provider number 4-0068-7-20-1122. The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval of an individual nursing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program content.

Accreditation
The University of Louisville School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Special Services
All individuals are encouraged to participate. To request disability arrangements, please contact the Advances in Neurology 2018 Course Coordinator, , at (502) 852-3285 at least 14 days prior to the date of this program. Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof.


Brochure
CLICK HERE for a copy of the course brochure

The Commonwealth Neurological Society (CNS) is the state neurology society for Kentucky. We are the organized voice of neurology to our national organization, as well as the liason with the American Medical Association, Kentucky Medical Association, and other interested parties in health care.  As such, we are best positioned to advocate for the needs of patients with neurological disorders in the Commonwealth.  We have developed a vital and growing network of neurologists and associated professionals that will benefit our practices and our patients.

Registration
Registration Options and Fees: Registration is Free for this Conference. Advance registration is required to allow for event planning.

Online registration for this event is now closed. You may still attend by registering as a walk-in at the program welcome desk.

CLICK HERE for Churchill Downs information to help you experience a memorable day at Advances in Neurology 2019.

Suggested Accommodations near Churchill Downs (in no particular order)
Holiday Inn Fair and Expo Center
447 Farmington Ave
Louisville, KY 40209
(800) 315-2621
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Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport
311 E Gaulbert Ave , Louisville, KY, US, 40208
(502) 638-6100
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Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
2735 Crittenden Drive, Louisville, Kentucky, 40209, USA
(502) 637-2424
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Columbine Bed & Breakfast
1707 South Third street
Louisville, KY  40208
(502) 635-5000
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Acknowledgments
We thank our supporting and exhibiting companies for their participation in the Advances in Neurology 2019 conference!

A final listing of supporters and exhibitors will be available at the meeting.