Agenda

08:00 – 09:00 Registration & Breakfast
09:00 – 09:15 Plenary Session:
Opening Remarks
09:15 – 10:05 Plenary Session:
When it’s Not Migraine – William Kingston

  • Identify clinical features that may suggest a non-migraine primary headache disorder
  • Describe trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias and symptoms to watch out for
  • List other less common primary headache disorders and their basic treatment options

 

*Optional In-Person Workshops (Timeslot A):

  • Workshop 1:
    Motor Exam Workshop
  • Workshop 2:
    Parkinsonism Workshop
10:05 – 10:15 Break / Travel Time
10:15 – 11:05 Plenary Session:
Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders – Elizabeth Slow

  • Differentiate between hyperkinetic movement disorders including tremor, tics, dystonia, chorea, and myoclonus
  • List the common causes of different hyperkinetic movement disorders
  • Describe the treatment of different hyperkinetic movement disorders

 

*Optional In-person Workshops (Timeslot B):

  • Workshop 1:
    Motor Exam Workshop
  • Workshop 2:
    Parkinsonism Workshop
11:05 – 11:15 Break / Travel
11:15 – 12:05 Plenary Session:
Concussion – Carmela Tartaglia

  • Identify the signs and symptoms of concussion and persisting symptoms of concussion
  • Explain the risks of delayed effects of concussion
  • Describe the treatment of concussion spectrum disorders

 

*Optional In-person Workshops (Timeslot C):

  • Workshop 1:
    Motor Exam Workshop
  • Workshop 2:
    Parkinsonism Workshop
12:05 – 13:00 Lunch / Exhibits
13:00 – 13:50 Plenary Session:
Approach to the Investigation and Management of TIA/Stroke – Stephanie Reiter

  • Develop an approach to the initial diagnostic evaluation of TIA/stroke and when to consider additional testing
  • Cite the latest evidence regarding antithrombotic selection for patients with TIA/stroke including indications for dual antiplatelet therapy and anticoagulation
  • Recognize clinical factors that influence the development of individualized stroke prevention plans

 

*Optional In-person Workshops (Timeslot D):

  • Workshop 1:
    Motor Exam Workshop
  • Workshop 2:
    Parkinsonism Workshop
13:50 – 14:00 Break / Travel Time
14:00 – 14:50 Plenary Session:
Approach to Common Neuromuscular Complaints – Jeremy Zung

  • Diagnose and counsel patients with peripheral neuropathy or radiculopathy
  • Describe the indications for and limitations of EMG/NCS
  • Manage rapidly progressive neuromuscular weakness

 

*Optional In-person Workshops (Timeslot E):

  • Workshop 1:
    Motor Exam Workshop
  • Workshop 2:
    Parkinsonism Workshop
14:50 – 15:00 Break / Travel Time
15:00 – 15:50 Plenary Session:
Demyelinating Disorders/Autoimmune Neurology – Alexandra Muccilli

  • List the typical clinical presentations of multiple sclerosis relapses and the diagnostic criteria
  • Assess symptoms of a pseudo-relapse and management approaches
  • Describe the radiologically isolated syndrome
  • Explain the overall approach to long-term treatment and management of an MS relapse

 

*Optional In-person Workshops (Timeslot F):

  • Workshop 1:
    Motor Exam Workshop
  • Workshop 2:
    Parkinsonism Workshop
15:50 – 16:00 Plenary Room:
Closing Remarks

*In-person Workshops

In-person participants may choose to attend the hands-on neuro-exam workshops at any of the six timeslots.

Recordings of all the plenary sessions will be available for viewing post-conference.