This one-day, intensive MS update will review the most up to date information regarding MS research. The topics include information that MS clinicians can incorporate into the care of their patients. This includes how MS therapies work, neuroimaging advances, recent head-to-head trials, and new MS therapies (orals and monoclonals). Round-table discussions are planned to allow the audience and distinguished faculty time to discuss and debate diagnostic and management issues.

This program is designed for Neurologists, Neurology Residents, MS Fellows, and MS Mid-level providers interested in the newest information in the treatment of patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). MS can lead to substantial disability. There is a rapid expansion in the new information and understanding regarding the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment strategies for the MS patient. It is extraordinarily challenging for clinicians to keep apprised of the changes within the MS field and to integrate this new information into their practice to improve patient care.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Implement basic new concepts of the pathophysiology/immunology of Multiple Sclerosis
• Articulate the current use of imaging techniques in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
• Implement new imaging technique being evaluated for research and monitoring of MS patients
• Utilize the current available treatment and treatment strategies for MS
• Identify and utilize optimal strategies for dealing with patients with Clinically Isolated Syndromes
• Find and implement new treatment options that are on the horizon for MS patients

Physicians: The University of South Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of South Florida College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Category I Credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 5 hours of Category I Credit for completing this program.

Nurses: The University of South Florida College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity is for 5 contact hours.

8:00 am – 8:45 am

This program is supported by an unrestricted education grant from

The University of South Florida College of Medicine adheres to the ACCME Standards
regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of the USF College of Medicine that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that speakers will disclose any unlabeled/ unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made in the course syllabus.

Registration Fee:

Physicians: $79
Nurses: $49
Residents: Fees waived upon receipt of proof of residency

Registration fee includes program, syllabus, continental breakfast, break and lunch. A confirmation letter will be sent upon receipt and processing of your registration and payment.

Refund Policy:
A refund (minus a processing fee of $25.00) will be given if written notice of cancellation is received on or prior to May 23, 2008. No refunds will be given for written cancellation requests received after May 23, 2008.

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