Neurology Update 2017

The content of this activity will provide the latest update in the evaluation and management of acute stroke, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, headache and disorders of cognitive function, including dementia. The initial workup, current guidelines and latest available treatment options, both medical and surgical for the patient with these neurological disorders will be discussed.
When Apr 08, 2017
from 07:50 AM to 12:30 PM
Where Medical Arts Conference CEnter-Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, 721West 13th Street Jasper, IN 47546
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Target Audience
This first annual Neurology Update CME activity at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, IN is designed to meet the needs of primary care physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners and allied health professionals who provide primary care to individuals with neurological disease.
 

Agenda
Saturday, April 8, 2017
7:50 am
Welcome and Introduction
Dr. Kristi Nord
 
8:00 am
Update in Stroke Telemedicine
Dr. Kerri Remmel
 
8:45 am
Update in Multiple Sclerosis
Dr. Kristi Nord

9:30 am
Update in Epilepsy
Dr. Brittany Chapman
 
10:15 am
Break/Visit Exhibitors
 
10:30 am
Update in Headache
Dr. Mike Sowell
 
11:15 am
Update in Memory Issues
Dr. David Casey
 
12:00 pm
Panel Discussion-Recognizing Emergencies in Stroke, MS, Epilepsy, Headache and Cognitive Disorders
 
12:30 pm
Evaluation and Adjournment

Course Director
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
Louisville, KY

Course Co-Director
Kristi Nord, MD
Gratis Faculty
Department of Neurology
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY


Additional Participating Faculty
David Casey, MD
Professor and Chair
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Brittany Chapman, MD    
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Kerri S. Remmel MD, PhD
Professor and Chair
Department of Neurology
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

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

1) Effectively use telemedicine in acute stroke care, thus enhancing delivery of care, as well as, improving patient outcomes.
2) Properly diagnose and treat multiple sclerosis with newer disease-modifying therapies using supportive evidence and reasoning for each therapy.
3) Identify newer medical options for acute and preventive treatment of migraine headache, as well as, improve proficiency in distinguishing primary and secondary headache disorders.
4) Diagnose and treat both epileptic and non-epileptic seizures, and to deliver appropriate counseling to patients with epilepsy regarding the state law for driving.
5) Diagnose and treat cognitive impairment and to deliver appropriate counseling to individuals with cognitive impairment.

Continuing Education Credit
Physician Credit - The University of Louisville Continuing Medical Education office designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.25 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 5.1 continuing education credits through University of Louisville Hospital, provider number 4-0068-7-18-985. 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 Neurology Update 2017 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 (Under Construction)

Registration
Registration Options and Fees:
1. UofL Physicians/Nurses/Faculty - $0
2. UofL Students/Residents/Fellows - $0
3. Outside Physicians - $25
4. Outside Nurses - $15
5. All Others - $25

CLICK HERE to Register for this Conference


Refund Policy
Requests for cancellation must be submitted to cmepd@louisville.edu on or before Friday, March 31, 2017. Requests received on or before Friday, March 31, 2017 will receive a full refund less a $10 processing fee. No refund will be given for requests received after Friday, March 31, 2017.


Acknowledgments
We thank our supporting and exhibiting companies for their participation in the Neurology Update 2017 conference!

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