CURRENT CONCEPTS IN ELECTRODIAGNOSIS, NEUROLOGY/RHEUMATOLOGY INTERFACE, AND NEUROMUSCULAR MEDICINE Sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery Office of Continuing Medical Education & Department of Neurology
Neurology is an evolving discipline and there is limited information available on new treatments for neuromuscular disease. This symposium will focus on broadening knowledge and competence of clinicians in this field by covering available evidence-based information on topics on which there is limited information such as electrodiagnostics techniques, specialized studies and the latest advances in neuromuscular medicine, as well as various rheumatological conditions, such as lupus and myopathy.
At the conclusion of the activity, participants will be able to accurately interpret clinical and electrophysiological data; diagnose and treat patients with neuromuscular diseases; perform safe and accurate electrodiagnostic studies; become familiar with evaluation and management of neurological complications during the perioperative process, including Parkinson’s disease; and evaluate, diagnose and manage myopathy, polymyositis, myositis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and learn new updates on current clinical trials available for treatment of ALS.
Participants will learn to manage an efficient neuromuscular medical practice, and become more proficient in the use of immunological and neuroimaging testing available for diagnosis and management of a number of rheumatological/immunology disorders.
OBJECTIVES HSS activities are intended to improve the quality of patient care and safety. At the conclusion of the course, the participant should be able to:
Describe proper electrodiagnostic skills, such as conducting and interpreting electromyographies, and be able to perform safe and accurate electrodiagnostic studies in their practice.
Accurately interpret electrophysiological data, which will allow for accurate diagnosis of neuromuscular diseases.
Properly diagnose and treat patients with common neurologic disorders such as myopathy, dermatomyositis, myositis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and mitochondrial disorders.
Implement available evidence-based treatments such as electrodiagnosis for neuromuscular diseases and integrate these techniques into their own practice.
Describe the clinical trials available in the management of Motor Neuron Disease.
Employ existing evidence-based guidelines for the management and treatment of patients with neurological complications during the perioperative care period.
Manage patients with neurological and rheumatological disorders such as lupus and myopathy.
The Department of Neurology at Hospital for Special Surgery wishes to announce a “Call for Case Presentations” at its upcoming CME activity, Neuromuscular Directions 2012: Current Concepts in Electrodiagnosis, Neurology/Rheumatology Interface and Neuromuscular Medicine.
This symposium will focus on broadening knowledge, competence and performance of clinicians in the specialty of neuromuscular diseases and electrodiagnosis. The distinguished faculty represents the leading thinkers in the field today.
Submission deadline: Friday, March 1, 2012
Five submissions will be selected as finalists from the submission pool. Selected presenters will receive:
Free conference registration
Travel reimbursement (based on institutional travel policy)
One night of lodging
The top two presentations will be selected by the audience and faculty and awarded a prize for the best presentations.
Case Presentation Submission Instructions Case presentations should be in PowerPoint® format including:
Patient history
Imaging/electrodiagnostic waveforms/avi
Supporting evidence of the diagnosis
Discussion
Patient identification should be excluded in compliance with HIPPA
Total presentation duration: 20 minutes
Case presentations should be submitted to: Casey Reisner Professional Education Events Coordinator Education & Academic Affairs Phone 212.606.1812 Fax 212.734.3833 Email reisnerc@hss.edu
LOCATION Hospital for Special Surgery, Richard L. Menschel Education Center, 535 East 70th Street, 2nd Floor, NYC TARGET AUDIENCE Specialty physicians, including neurologists, rheumatologists, anesthesiologists, orthopaedists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, residents, fellows and medical students
REGISTRATION FEES Registration fees include breakfast, lunch, lecture handouts and CME credits. All registered participants will receive a confirmation via e-mail.
Please note: Registration will not be processed unless accompanied by payment.
Thursday Only
Friday Only
Saturday Only
Any 2 Days
All 3 Days
Early Bird All 3 Days Before 2/17
Physicians
$295
$295
$250
$545
$800
$775
Allied Health
$150
$150
$100
$250
$375
$350
Resident & Fellows
$25 Application Fee
Registration will open December 27th. Please check back then to register.
PAYMENT BY MAIL Mail registration form to: Hospital for Special Surgery Education & Academic Affairs Professional Education Department 535 East 70th Street New York, NY 10021
Make check payable to: Hospital for Special Surgery
Questions?
Contact Casey Reisner Professional Education Events Coordinator at 212.606.1812 or reisnerc@hss.edu.
