UPDATES IN NEUROLOGY SYMPOSIUM 

COMPREHENSIVE STROKE AND CEREBROVASCULAR CONFERENCE
Friday, October 27
7:30 am to 4:30 pm
 
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Cocktail reception to follow at 4:30 pm at Simpson Querrey Institute on Northwestern Medicine’s downtown campus.
 
Course description
This neurology symposium will give attendees a comprehensive overview of contemporary, clinically relevant content on the care of patients with neurological disorders. We will cover a broad range of topics including neurological manifestations of COVID-19, MS, migraines, neuromuscular disease, dizziness and more. Recent advances in the field will be covered and their direct clinical relevance will be highlighted.
 
Course directors
Bianca Barcelo, MD, and Rimas Lukas, MD
 
Program objectives
After attending this educational activity, participants should be able to:
1. Recognize and apply evidence-based treatments for neurological subspecialties including headaches, multiple sclerosis, memory disorders, epilepsy, movement disorders, neuro-oncology, stroke and oto-neurology.
2. Recognize and apply the fundamental basis and modalities of neurotherapeutics in neurological subspecialties.
3. Review current controversies in the care of patients within neurological subspecialties.
4. Identify indications for use of newer medications and treatment modalities in neurological subspecialties.
5. Examine the use for genetics in neurological subspecialties including movement disorders and epilepsy.
 
Audience
This course is designed for all healthcare providers involved in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with neurological disorders including neurologists, family medicine physicians, general practice physicians, internal medicine physicians and advanced providers.
 
Accreditation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
MOC
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 6.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification Program
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Saturday, October 28
7:30 am to 5:00 pm
 
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
 
Course description
Patient data and referral patterns tell us community practitioners may be unaware of the recent advances in the diagnosis, treatment and management of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients. It can be difficult for the busy practitioner to take time away from their practice to learn what is new, including the recent changes in the guidelines on acute stroke management and secondary stroke prevention. The 4th Annual Northwestern Medicine Comprehensive Stroke and Cerebrovascular Conference aims to provide such practice guideline updates and review recently published clinical trial data.
 
Course directors
Sameer A. Ansari, MD, PhD; Fan Z. Caprio, MD; Babak S. Jahromi, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FAANS, FAHA, FACS; Edward M. Manno, MD; and Harish N. Shownkeen, MD
 
Program objectives
After attending this educational activity, participants should be able to:
1. Recognize the role of the emergency department in coordination with paramedics in the field and hyperacute triaging and care of stroke patients.
2. Examine the role of frontline neuroradiology imaging in acute stroke and paradigm in triaging patients for interventions.
3. Discuss the indication and care considerations for administering systemic thrombolytic treatments in acute ischemic stroke.
4. Review current indications for endovascular treatment of acute ischemic stroke and discuss nuances and challenges in patient selection and management.
5. Review current recommendations for diagnostic work-up for stroke and discuss the diagnostic challenges when assessing for stroke etiology.
6. Discuss the role of multidisciplinary teams in the acute intervention, management and care of stroke patients.
7. Describe and discuss endovascular and surgical options for revascularization for stroke prevention.
8. Explain the role and timeframe for rehabilitation for motor recovery after stroke.
9. Discuss and review criteria for both surgical and endovascular options for patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysm.
10. Identify causes and management of subarachnoid hemorrhage.
 
Audience
This course is designed for all healthcare providers managing stroke patients, including those in the emergency department, cardiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, occupational therapists, physical therapists, radiologists and advanced practice providers.
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Accreditation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification Program
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

event information

Event location
These events will take place in person, with no webinar provided.

Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women’s Hospital
250 East Superior Street, Third Floor, Conference Room L

Discounted parking is available at 222 East Huron Street.
 
Cost
Attend both events and receive a discount on registration.

Attending physician
One-day: $100
Both days: $150

Trainee, APP, EMS or nurse
One-day: $50
Both days: $75

Travel accommodations
The Hyatt Centric Magnificent Mile, located on Northwestern’s campus, offers discounted room rates. Click here to reserve your room with the discounted rate. Or use code 94264 at checkout.