NOV 20 - NOV 21
2015
FRI - SAT

6th Annual Breakthroughs in Neurologic Therapies

Restoring Function to the Nervous System

Palace Hotel - San Francisco, CA

Statement of Need

This CME activity seeks to fulfill the educational needs of healthcare professionals who manage patients with neurologic conditions. The goal of the symposium is to address identified clinical challenges, to update practitioners on latest advances and best practices in the rapidly evolving field of neuroscience, and to assist practitioners in developing strategies to apply this knowledge to the diagnosis, treatment and/or referral of patients with neurologic diseases and disorders. Lectures with question and answer sessions, panels and case discussions will afford learners the opportunity to discuss practice dilemmas with the expert faculty.

Target Audience

This course is designed for physicians who specialize in primary care, neurology, interventional radiology, neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neuro-oncology, internal medicine, emergency medicine, family practice as well as nurses and allied health professionals who manage patients with neurologic diseases and disorders

Learning Objectives

Evaluate and utilize current screening, diagnosis and/or management strategies for patients presenting with the following diseases and disorders in order to improve quality of care:
- Dementia
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Adult Spinal Deformity
- Stroke
- Chronic Migraine/Headache
- Movement Disorders
- Epilepsy
- Psychogenic Disorders
- Head Trauma
Evaluate and treat patients with neurologic disorders using the most recent advances in:
- Neuroradiology
- Neuro-oncology
- Neuroimmunology

Appropriately determine when patients should be referred for additional diagnostic and/or treatment of neurological disorders.

Registration

Early
Bird

Physician: $495

Nurse/AHP: $300

After 10/23/15

Physician: $645

Nurse/AHP: $345

Registration fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, course materials, and certificate of attendance.

Our online registration process requires the use of a MasterCard or Visa in order to complete payment. Registrations are confirmed with a confirmation number on the screen and via e-mail immediately following your online registration. Please print a copy of your confirmation for your records. If you prefer to pay by check, please call (650) 497-8554 for assistance.

Stanford Continuing Medical Education has transitioned to a new online registration system. You will be prompted to login to your account using your email address in order to register for this course. If this is your first time registering in our new system, please create a new account.

For registration assistance, please email stanfordcme@stanford.edu.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing before October 23, 2015 will be refunded, less a $75 administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to stanfordcme@stanford.edu. Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel this program; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Program subject to change

7:30 – 8:00 am
- Registration
8:00-8:10
- Welcome and Announcements
  Gregory Albers, MD and Frank M. Longo, MD, PhD
8:10-8:30
- Latest Strategies for Preventing and Treating Alzheimer’s
  Frank M. Longo, MD, PhD
8:30-8:50
- Real World Approach to Cognitive Concerns
  Sharon J. Sha, MD, MS
8:50-9:10
- When to Refer Patients for Spine Surgery
  Lawrence M. Shuer, MD
9:10-9:30
- Management of Adult Spinal Deformity
  Atman Desai, MD
9:30-9:50
- Q&A Discussion
  Moderator: Frank M. Longo, MD, PhD
9:50-10:10
- Break
10:10-10:30
- New Landmark Trials of Endovascular Therapy
  Gregory Albers, MD
10:30-10:50
- Neurointerventional Stroke Management
  Jeremy J. Heit, MD, PhD
10:50-11:10
- How to Diagnose And Manage Nontraditional Causes of Stroke
  Nirali Vora, MD
11:10-11:30
- Stem Cell Treatments for Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury
  Gary K. Steinberg, MD, PhD
11:30-11:50
- Q&A Discussion
  Moderator: Gregory Albers, MD
11:50-1:00 pm
- Lunch
1:00-1:40
- Neuroimaging Challenge
  Nancy J. Fischbein, MD
1:40-2:00
- Is it Demyelinating Disease?
  Jeffrey Dunn, MD, FAAN
2:00-2:20
- Neuroimmunology Case Vignettes
  May Han, MD; Christopher Lock, MD, PhD; Keith Van Haren, MD
2:20-2:40
- Q&A Discussion
  Moderator: Jeffrey Dunn, MD, FAAN
2:40-3:00
- Break
3:00-3:20
- Chronic Migraine and Medication Overuse Headache
  Nada Hindiyeh, MD
3:20-3:40
- Refractory Migraine or Refractory Patient? Treatment Challenges
  Robert Cowan, MD, FAAN
3:40-4:00
- The Role of Autonomic Testing in the Diagnosis of Neurological Disorders
  Safwan Jaradeh, MD
4:00-4:20
- Staying Current in the Management of the Neurotrauma Patient: Polytrauma System of Care
  Odette Harris, MD, MPH
4:20-4:40
- Q&A Discussion
  Moderator: Robert Cowan, MD, FAAN
4:40 pm
- Adjourn

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2015

Program subject to change

8:00-8:05 am
- Announcements
  Jaimie M. Henderson, MD
8:05-8:25
- Therapies and Breakthroughs in Dystonia
  Laurice Yang, MD, MHA
8:25-8:45
- Ataxia: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge in Movement Disorders
  Veronica E. Santini, MD, MA
8:45-9:05
- Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders
  Jaimie M. Henderson, MD
9:05-9:20
- Q&A Discussion
  Moderator: Jaimie M. Henderson, MD
9:20-9:35
- Break
9:35-9:55
- Surgery for Tumors of the Skull Base
  Griffith R. Harsh IV, MD, MBA
9:55-10:15
- High-Grade Gliomas: New Insights and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies
  Michelle Monje, MD, PhD
10:15-10:35
- Cyberknife Radiosurgery for Brain Tumors
  Steve D. Chang, MD
10:35-10:50
- Q&A Discussion
  Moderator: Griffith R. Harsh IV, MD, MBA
10:50-11:10
- Status Epilepticus
  Robert Fisher, MD, PhD
11:10-11:30
- Laser Interstitial Thermal Ablation for Epilepsy
  Gerald A. Grant, MD, FACS
11:30-11:50
- Responsive Neurostimulation for Epilepsy
  Casey Halpern, MD
11:50-12:05
- Q&A Discussion
  Moderator: Casey Halpern, MD
12:05-1:30 pm
- Lunch
1:30-1:50
- Role of Inpatient Psychiatry in Helping to Diagnose Psychogenic Disorders
  John Barry, MD
1:50-2:10
- The Neurologists Role in Managing Brain Injury After Cardiac Arrest
  Karen G. Hirsch, MD
2:10-2:30
- Update on Genetic Testing in Neuromuscular Disorders
  Jacinda Sampson, MD
2:30-2:50
- New Paradigms in Neurostimulation
  Peter Tass, MD, PhD
2:50-3:30
- Q&A Discussion
  Moderator: Jaimie M. Henderson, MD
3:30
- Adjourn

Accommodations

A block of guest rooms has been reserved at the special Stanford CME rate of $240/night at the Palace Hotel. You are urged to make your reservations early. The cut-off date is October 20, 2015, or until the group room block is filled. After this date, rooms will be provided on a space-available basis only.

To secure a reservation, we ask that you contact the hotel directly at 888.627.7196, or visit http://bit.ly/neurocme15 to reserve online. Please identify yourself as a member of this Stanford CME conference to receive the special rate if you choose to reserve via phone.

By staying at the host hotel, you help Stanford meet its contractual obligations and keep registration fees reasonable.

Parking

Valet parking is available at the Palace Hotel. The charge is $59.00 per day including in and out privileges.

Consider utilizing public transportation during your visit to San Francisco. For Bay Area transportation information, please visit www.511.org.

Disability Access

Stanford University School of Medicine is fully ADA compliant. If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the conference coordinator at least one month before the conference date.

Stanford Diversity and Access Office

Conference Location

Palace Hotel
2 New Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA, 94105
Hotel phone: 415. 512.1111
www.sfpalace.com

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Accreditation

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

Credit Designation

Stanford University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The California Board of Registered Nursing recognizes that Continuing Medical Education (CME) is acceptable for meeting RN continuing education requirements, as long as the course is certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ (rn.ca.gov). Nurses will receive a Certificate of Attendance following this activity that may be used for license renewal.

Faculty Disclosure

The Stanford University School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

A Continuing Medical Education Conference

Presented by Stanford Health Care. Sponsored by the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Conference Contact

CME Conference Coordinator, School of Medicine - Post Grad Med Education (CME)

(650) 724-5318

cassalcazar@stanford.edu

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