NeuroEssentials: Enhancing Neurological Perspectives for Primary Care Providers
September 25, 2024 at 7:30am - 4:00pm
Memorial Learning Center
228 W. Miller Street
Springfield, IL 62702
This conference is designed for primary care providers and other non-neurologists. Advanced practice providers and other health professionals are welcome to attend.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate the technique of neurological examination.
- List strategies to diagnose and manage common neurological conditions including:
- headache
- epilepsy
- movement disorders
- stroke
- neuropathy
- cognitive disorders
- multiple sclerosis
- pain
- Explain the indications and utility of EEG, EMG and neuroimaging studies.
- Discuss the approach to palliative care for patients with neurological conditions.
Agenda
- 7:30 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
- 8 a.m. Welcome & Introduction - Jayant Acharya, MD, DM, FANA, FAES, FACNS, FAAN8:05 am Family Medicine Provider Perspective - Eukesh Ranjit, MD
- 8:25 a.m. The Quick Neurological Exam - Tom Ala, MD
- 8:40 a.m. Seizures and Epilepsy - Faisal Ibrahim, MD
- 9:20 a.m. Break
- 9:35 a.m. Headache - Sajjad Mueed, MD
- 10:15 a.m. Pain - Louis Graham, MD
- 10:55 a.m. Neuropathy - Akhil Shivaprasad, MD
- 11:35 a.m. Lunch
- 12:20 p.m. Stroke - Jeremy Kulacz, MD
- 1 p.m. Multiple Sclerosis - Ahmed Abbas, MD
- 1:40 p.m. Movement Disorders - Jennifer Arnold, MD
- 2:20 p.m. Break
- 2:35 p.m. Cognitive Disorders - Tom Ala, MD
- 3:15 p.m. Palliative Care - Jacob Varney, MD
- 3:55 p.m. Closing Remarks - Sajjad Mueed, MD
- 4 p.m. Adjourn