2012 Neurology Update –
A Comprehensive Review for the Clinician
Featuring Self-Assessment Examination
August 3-5, 2012
The Ritz-Carlton
Washington, DC
About the Course
Welcome to the 3rd annual Cleveland Clinic Neurology Update. In this year’s update we have made several changes to the topics and lineup of physicians. We hope to give you a fresh approach to understanding critical areas of neurological diagnosis and treatment with a focus on the office-based outpatient practice. We again bring you the opportunity to receive Self Assessment Examination (SAE) credit, recognizing the increasing importance of this to your maintenance of competence.
New topics for this year include spine MRI basics and the medical treatment of low back pain, given the frequency of these issues in office practice. We have also added a new topic of rapidly progressive dementias, not based on the frequency of these conditions but on the need to understand how different the approach is to this rare but unique group of patients. We have included a session on the neurological inpatient consultation, recognizing that many neurologists are increasingly being asked to take a consultant’s role in the hospital.
We have integrated comments and suggestions from our audiences of the past few years to make a course which is richer in detail, but maintains a focus on day to day practice, which we hope is refreshing. We look forward to seeing you at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington DC this summer!
| Jinny Tavee, MD Course Co-Director |
Alex Rae-Grant, MD Course Co-Director |
Target Audience
This course is directed to neurologists, internists and family practice physicians, physician assistants, nurses and others involved in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders.
Objectives
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to:
- Recognize proper use of IV tpa in acute stroke
- Integrate new information about secondary stroke prevention into clinical practice
- Interpret data on present medicines that modify symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease
- Detect signs and symptoms of neuropathy and integrate into patient management
- Analyze MRI data for MS lesions versus nonspecific white matter lesions
- Internalize methods of treating benign peripheral vertigo
- Recognize the various clinical and pharmacological approaches to Parkinson’s disease
Course Co-Directors
| Jinny Tavee, MD Assistant Professor Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine Neuromuscular Center Neurological Institute |
Alex Rae-Grant, MD Clinical Associate Professor Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research Neurological Institute |
Cleveland Clinic Faculty
Brian Appleby, MD Charles Bae, MD Jeffrey Cummings, MD, ScD Stefan Dupont, MD, PhD Hubert H. Fernandez, MD Stephen E. Jones, MD, PhD Gregory Kosmorsky, DO |
Imad Najm, MD Richard Rudick, MD Stewart Tepper, MD Santhosh A. Thomas, DO, MBA Judith White, MD, PhD |
Agenda
| Friday, August 3, 2012 | |
| 7:00 am | Registration/Continental Breakfast/Exhibits |
| 8:05 am | Introduction Alex Rae-Grant, Jinny Tavee |
| 8:15 am | Headache Update: Migraines and Beyond Stewart Tepper |
| 9:00 am | Chronic Migraine, Chronic Daily Headache and Medication Overuse Headache Stewart Tepper |
| 9:45 am | Refreshment Break & Exhibits |
| 10:00 am | Update in Acute Stroke Management Stefan Dupont |
| 10:30 am | Case-based Management of TIA and Stroke Stefan Dupont |
| 11:15 am | The Dizzy Patient: Diagnosis and Treatment Judith White |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm | MS Basics and Symptom Management Alex Rae-Grant |
| 1:45 pm | Treatment of MS Present and Future Richard Rudick |
| 2:30 pm | Refreshment Break |
| 2:45 pm | Neuroradiology Pearls Stephen E. Jones |
| 3:30 pm | Adjourn |
| Saturday, August 4, 2012 | |
| 8:00 am | Diagnostic Evaluation of the Spine: From the Clinical Exam
to the MRI Santhosh A. Thomas |
| 8:30 am | The Medical Treatment of Lower Back Pain Santhosh A. Thomas |
| 9:15 am | Refreshment Break |
| 9:30 am | Rapidly Progressive Dementias Brian Appleby |
| 10:15 am | Approach to the First Seizure Imad Najm |
| 11:00 am | Treatment for Refractory Epilepsy Imad Najm |
| 11:45 am | Lunch |
| 12:45 pm | Sleep Update: From Insomnia to Restless Legs Syndrome Charles Bae |
| 1:30 pm | Parkinson’s Disease: Treatment of Early and Late Stages Hubert H. Fernandez |
| 2:15 pm | Refreshment Break |
| 2:30 pm | Neuromuscular Update Jinny Tavee |
| 3:00 pm | Small Fiber Neuropathy Jinny Tavee |
| 3:30 pm | Adjourn |
| Sunday, August 5, 2012 | |
| 8:00 am | Approach to Diplopia (Cases) Greg Kosmorsky |
| 9:15 am | Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias Jeffrey Cummings |
| 10:00 am | Mild Cognitive Impairment Jeffrey Cummings |
| 10:30 am | Refreshment Break & Exhibits |
| 10:45 am | Pointers and Pitfalls of the Inpatient Consultation Alex Rae-Grant |
| 11:30 pm | Integrative Holistic Medicine and Neurology Jinny Tavee |
| 12:00 pm | Adjourn |
Self Assessment Examination
The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology has reviewed the 2012 Neurology Update – A Comprehensive Review for the Clinician and has approved this program as part of a comprehensive Self-Assessment Program, which is mandated by the ABMS as a necessary component of maintenance of certification.
Location
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington DC
1150 22nd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202-835-0500
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington DC. To make your reservation, contact the hotel directly at 1-800-241-3333 and mention the "Cleveland Clinic Neurological Update" to receive the special rate of $219 per night plus tax. You may also make your reservation online at www.ritzcarlton.com using code cclccla. To secure the course rate, you must make your reservation by Monday, July 9, 2012.
The Ritz-Carlton is:
- 40 minutes east of Dulles International Airport
- 10 minutes (4.2 miles) north of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- 10 minutes from the White House, the Smithsonian museums and many other historic sites
Parking
Discounted parking is available at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington DC for a special course rate of $38 for overnight valet and $22 for Self-Parking.
Information
For further information about this activity, contact Brigid Ring at
Phone: 216-445-0754 or 800-223-2273 x50754
Email: ringb@ccf.org
Registration and Cancellation
Register at www.ccfcme.org/NeuroUpdate12. Registration deadline is 5:00 pm (EST), Monday, July 30, 2012. A request for a refund must be received in writing by July 16, 2012. No refunds will be given after July 16, but registration is transferable for this course only through August 5, 2012. A $50 cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund for all cancellations.
If you register by mail, please allow up to three weeks for your registration to be processed.
For questions about registration call 216-448-0777 or email cmeregistration@ccf.org.
Accreditation
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Participants claiming CME credit from this activity may submit the credit hours to the American Osteopathic Association for Category 2 credit.
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
Faculty Disclosure
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education has implemented a policy to comply with the current Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Standards for Commercial Support requiring resolution of all faculty conflicts of interest. Faculty declaring a relevant commercial interest will be identified in the activity syllabus.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education fully intends to comply with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need assistance, please notify Brigid Ring at 216.445.0754 or ringb@ccf.org at least two weeks prior to the activity.
Online Registration/Fees
Registration fees includes syllabus, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks and two luncheons.
| Category | Full Course | Per Day Friday |
Per Day Saturday | Per Day Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $495.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $155.00 |
| Active Duty Military | $395.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $135.00 |
| Resident*/Fellow* | $395.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $135.00 |
| Cleveland Clinic Alumnus | $450.00 | $235.00 | $235.00 | $145.00 |
| Comprecare Affiliate | $321.75 | $165.75 | $165.75 | $100.75 |
| Nurse / Physician Assistant | $395.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $135.00 |
| Allied Health Professional/Other | $395.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $135.00 |
| CCHS Physician | $495.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $155.00 |
| CCHS Employee | $395.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $135.00 |
| CCF Staff | $395.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $135.00 |
| CCF Employees | $395.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $135.00 |
* Letter from Program Director or Chairman must be received in our office prior to the course to receive this fee.
