Bluegrass Regional Movement Disorders Symposium - October 21-22, 2016

The Bluegrass Regional Movement Disorders Symposium will bring together leaders in Movement disorders from Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio and Indiana. The event will be an excellent opportunity to learn about new developments in Movement disorders and is designed for primary care providers, internists, geriatricians, general neurologists, and physicians in training and others in the health profession who will be exposed to patients with Parkinson disease or other movement disorders. The goal of this course is to provide an update on diagnosis and management on the most common movements disorders encountered in practice including Parkinson’s disease, Essential tremor, dystonia and functional (psychogenic) movement disorders.
When Oct 21, 2016 06:00 PM to
Oct 22, 2016 12:35 PM
Where The Brown Hotel, 335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202
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Target Audience
The target audience for this symposium are neurologists, primary care physicians, internists, geriatricians as well as nurse practitioners and physician assistants, residents and fellows and other healthcare providers who may be interested in the topics presented.

Agenda
Friday, October 21, 2016 – NO CME Offered
6:00-9:00pm
Regional Meeting
1. Introduction of All Participating Centers with Overview of Current Research Opportunities for Patients.
2. Dinner
3. Movement Disorders Video Rounds

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 – CME Accredited
8:00 - 8:30am  
Registration and Breakfast

8:30 - 9:00am 
Updates on the Management of Parkinson’s Disease – What the General Practitioner Needs to Know
Dr. Slevin

9:00 - 9:30am
Challenges in the Treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension in Parkinson’s Disease
Dr. Espay

9:30 - 10:00am
Psychosis in Parkinson’s Disease – Diagnosis and Treatment
Dr. Claassen

10:00 - 10:30am
An Update on Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery for Movement Disorders
Dr. Phibbs

10:30 - 10:50am
Coffee Break

10:50 - 11:20am
Updates on Essential Tremor
Dr. Zauber

11:20 - 11:50am
Updates on Dystonia
Dr. Duker

11:50 - 12:20pm
Practical Management of Functional Movement Disorders – The MoRe Program at Frazier Rehab Institute
Dr. LaFaver

12:20 - 12:35pm
Q&A Session

12:35pm
Adjournment

 

Course Director
Dr. Kathrin LaFaver
Assistant Professor
Director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Clinic
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Co-Director
Alberto Espay, MD
Associate Professor
Clinical Research Director, Gardner Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH

Participating Faculty
Daniel Claassen, MD, MS    
Assistant Professor
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Andrew Duker, MD    
Associate Professor
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH

Fenna Phibbs, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

John T. Slevin, MD, MBA    
Professor
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Elizabeth Zauber, MD
Associate Professor
Indiana University
Indianapolis, IN

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

1. Diagnose and manage early and advanced Parkinson’s disease.
2. Manage orthostatic hypotension and Parkinson’s disease associated psychosis.
3. Identify patients with Parkinson’s disease appropriate for DBS surgery.
4. Diagnose and manage patients with Essential Tremor and dystonia.
5. Identify patients with functional movement disorders appropriate for an inpatient rehabilitation treatment approach.

Continuing Education Credit
Physician Credit - The University of Louisville Continuing Medical Education office designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurse - This program has been approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing for 4.5 continuing education credits through University of Louisville Hospital, provider number 4-0068-7-16-940. The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval of an individual nursing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program content.

Accreditation Statement
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 Emily Rollins at least 7 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 Flyer (Under Construction)

Registration
Registration Fees:
Registration for this Symposium is Free to all participants. Please register in advance to allow for course planning.

Note: If you plan on attending both the Friday and Saturday sessions you will have to register separately for each event.

FRIDAY ONLY October 21, 2016 – NO CME Offered
Advance registration for this event is now closed.

SATURDAY ONLY October 22, 2016 – CME Accredited
Advance registration for this conference is now closed.You may still attend the program by registering as a walk-in at the welcome desk.

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Acknowledgments
We thank our supporting and exhibiting companies for their participation in the "Bluegrass Regional Movement Disorders Symposium"

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