COURSE INFO
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| Course Description |
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This two day program will enable the healthcare provider
to develop guidelines for improving patient care in Multiple
Sclerosis (MS) and provide tools to help optimize therapy
in the care of MS patients. The course will also help
overcome challenges in the learning needs and “gaps in
knowledge” that neurologists routinely face, including but
not limited to the significance of the physician interpreting
the MRI results of their MS patients. |
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| Gaps in Knowledge |
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MS continues to be the leading cause of non-traumatic
disability in young adults. Research and advances in
diagnostic techniques, the use of MRI and the effect of
different treatment strategies on MS continue to produce
discussion and controversy. The use of monoclonal
antibody therapies has shown promise, but safety issues
continue to be a concern.
In an effort to improve quality of life of MS patients,
identifying and treating the aspects of MS that cause
many symptoms such as gait dysfunction and pain are
critical. The loss of mobility is listed as one of the biggest
concerns for those diagnosed with MS. Pain is a
common, but under recognized, feature of MS. |
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| Target Audience |
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This program is designed for Neurologists, Neurology
Residents, Fellows and Physicians, Nurses and Physician
Assistants interested in the newest information in the
treatment of patients with MS.
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| Learning Objectives |
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Upon completion of this CME activity, participants should be
able to:
- Identify safety issues regarding current monoclonal antibody therapies for MS
- Describe possible clinical strategies and controversies regarding safety monitoring with emerging therapies
- Classify and treat aspects of MS that may result in pain
- Analyze current use of conventional and non-conventional MRI in MS treatment
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| Accreditation |
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Physicians: USF Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education for physicians.
USF Health designates this educational activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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 of Accreditation. This activity is for 8.0 contact hours.
Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. |
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| Program Agenda |
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 |
7:00 AM – 7:45 AM |
Registration / Breakfast |
7:45 AM – 8:00 AM |
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Clifton L. Gooch, MD |
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM |
Audience Response System Pre-Test
Lisé Casady, MSCN, ARNP-C |
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM |
Update on Present and Emerging Therapies for MS
Guy Buckle, MD |
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM |
Immunological Basis of MS
Martin Weber, MD |
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM |
Break |
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
Symptom Management of MS Update
Ben W. Thrower, MD |
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM |
Case Studies & Panel Discussion |
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Lunch |
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
Networking Reception |
Sunday, November 22, 2009 |
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM |
Registration / Breakfast |
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM |
Safety Issues with Monoclonal Antibodies and Emerging Therapies
Mark Cascione, MD |
8:45 AM – 9:30 AM |
Update on Conventional Imaging in MS
Reed Murtagh, MD |
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM |
Update on Non-conventional Imaging in MS
Jeffrey Spreitzer, MD |
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM |
Break |
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM |
Pain Management in MS
Stanley Krolczyk, DO, RPh |
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM |
Audience Response System Post Test
Lisé Casady, MSCN, ARNP-C |
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM |
Case Studies /Panel Discussion |
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 This program is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from TEVA Neuroscience |
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| Faculty |
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Guy Buckle, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Neurology
Harvard Medical School
Director of Clinical Care
Partners MS Center
Boston, Massachusetts |
Stanley Krolczyk, DO, RPh
Director of MS Center
University of South Florida
College of Medicine
Tampa, Florida |
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Lisé Casady, MSCN, ARNP-C
Multiple Sclerosis Division
Department of Neurology
University of South Florida
College of Medicine
Tampa, Florida |
Jeffrey Spreitzer, MD
Department of eRadiology
and Neuroradiology
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland Clinic Campus
Weston, Florida |
Mark Cascione, MD
Medical Director
South Tampa MS Center
Axiom Clinical Research
Tampa, Florida |
Ben W. Thrower, MD
Medical Director
Multiple Sclerosis Center
at Shepherd
Atlanta, Georgia |
Clifton L. Gooch, MD
Professor and Chair
Department of Neurology
University of South Florida
College of Medicine
Tampa, Florida |
Martin S. Weber, MD
Department of Neurology
Technische UniversitatMunchen
Munich, Germany
Department of Neurology
UCSF
San Francisco, California |
F. Reed Murtagh, MD
Professor
Department of Oncologic Sciences
University of South Florida
College of Medicine
Director of Neuroradiology
Moffitt Cancer Center
University Diagnostic Imaging
Tampa, Florida |
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| Faculty Disclosure: USF Health adheres to the ACCME Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of USF Health 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. |
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| Registration |
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Registration Fee: $99
Registration fee includes course materials, two breakfasts, two breaks, Saturday Lunch and Saturday Night Reception. Upon receipt of your registration, a confirmation letter will be sent.
Guest Fee:
Adults (Over 12 years): $40 Per Person
Children (3 - 12 years): $20 Per Person
Under 3 years: No Charge
Guest fee includes two breakfasts and Saturday Night Reception. |
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Online registration is now closed. However, you can still register at the door on the day of the event.
Forms will be available onsite.
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Registration fees will be refunded minus a $30 processing fee with written notice on or prior to November 1, 2009. No refunds will be made after November 1, 2009.
Right to cancel: USF Health reserves the right to cancel this seminar due to unforeseen circumstances. In the case of
cancellation, a full refund will be given to participants. The USF Health will not be responsible for travel expenses
incurred by the participant due to the seminar cancellation. |
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| Location |
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The Sandpearl Hotel
500 Mandalay Avenue
Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767
Phone: (727) 441-2425 |
Adorning 700 feet of Clearwater’s pristine beachfront, Sandpearl Resort offers the highest caliber of guest experience, quality of appointments and meeting and conference facilities on the Gulf Coast. The first new resort to be built on Clearwater Beach in 25 years, the Sandpearl Resort has been recognized by Expedia Insiders' Select ranking of top hotels in the world. Sandpearl was rated #8 in the world in the 2009 Insiders' Select ranking based on customer satisfaction and value for the dollar. Sandpearl seamlessly blends refined amenities and nature’s splendor to create moments that enrich the spirit well beyond your stay.
Sandpearl Resort couples sophisticated amenities with the warmth and appeal of timeless island architecture to create an enriching experience for the mind, body and soul. This is a retreat unlike any other – offering luxurious accommodations, a world-class spa and signature cuisine, all accentuated by a unique culture of unparalleled service set on the beach. Sandpearl invites you to reconnect with the spirit of life and enjoy sanctuary in its purest form…
A block of rooms has been reserved at a special group rate. To receive the group rate
please reference the “University of South Florida” group.
The group rate is for the nights of November 20-22, 2009.
Room Rate: $169 per night
CUT OFF DATE FOR RESERVATIONS is November 1, 2009.
After this date, rooms are on a space available basis of prevailing rates. |
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Directions:
From the Airport:
- Merge onto N MEMORIAL HWY/FL-589 North/FL-60 West.
- Take the SR-60West exit on the LEFT toward CLEARWATER.
- Stay STRAIGHT to go onto W COURTNEY CAMPBELL
CAUSEWAY/FL-60 West.
- Continue to follow FL-60 West for
17.5 miles.
- Enter next roundabout and take 3rd exit onto
MANDALAY AVE.
- Hotel is located at 500 MANDALAY AVE.
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| Accommodations for Disabilities |
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Please notify the CPD Office, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC Box 60, Tampa, Florida, 33612 or call (813) 974-4296 a minimum of ten working days in advance of the event if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed.
Events, activities and facilities of the University of South Florida are available without
regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, or Vietnam veteran status as
provided by law and in accordance with the University’s respect for personal dignity.
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