Movement Disorders and Multiple Sclerosis are not uncommon. About 200 new cases of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are diagnosed every week in the United States. Similarly, one-and-a-half million Americans suffer from Parkinson Disease (PD). Dystonia, because of its varied clinical presentations, is perhaps the most misdiagnosed movement disorder. The most challenging task for today's busy clinician is diagnosing the Movement Disorder and Multiple Sclerosis patient and outlining the plan of care for the newly-diagnosed and the advancing patient.

This course is a unique, no-nonsense program on Movement Disorders and Multiple Sclerosis designed for the busy clinician. Topics are specifically chosen to provide the clinician with the essential tools in the accurate diagnosis, efficient assessment and proper management of both the early and the late-stage Movement Disorders and Multiple Sclerosis patient, with a balance between medical and surgical treatment. In addition, this course includes up to 2 hours of bonus lectures towards the medical license renewal requirement on Patient Safety.

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.

This educational program is intended for clinicians who treat patients with movement disorders or multiple sclerosis: neurologists, internists, family medicine physicians, residents, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners and other allied health professionals, including physical, occupational, speech and swallowing therapists.

• Know the treatment options for the newly diagnosed Parkinson patient
• Know when to use botulinum toxin A and B in movement disorders
• Understand the potential risks and benefits of different targets for deep brain stimulation surgery in PD
• Be aware of the promising treatments for Parkinson disease and other movement disorders
• Be familiar with the potential applications of deep brain stimulation surgery for various neuropsychiatric disorders

• Incorporate more efficiency without adding more costs for patients and MS centers
• Recognize the different presentations of Multiple Sclerosis
• Define the current medical treatment options for the patient with newly diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis
• Apply when and how to become more aggressive with therapy for your MS patients

• • Recognize the significance of the problems regarding patient safety
• Implement guidelines that external agencies have mandated in an attempt to improve patient safety
• Support what can be done proactively to decrease medical errors

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 9.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. 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 on Accreditation. This activity is for 9.25 contact hours.

Physical Therapists: The University of South Florida College of Medicine is an approved provider of Continuing Education for Physical Therapists pursuant to the Board of Physical Therapy chapter 64b17-9. The University of South Florida College of Medicine designates this educational activity for up to 11 contact hours.

Occupational Therapists: The University of South Florida College of Public Health is an approved provider (#107, exp. 02/09) of continuing education for Occupational Therapy Licensees. This program has been reviewed and approved for up to 11, 50 minute contact hours. Licensee numbers are required prior to the issuance of certificates.

Movement Disorders – Day 1

Multiple Sclerosis – Day 2

Hubert H. Fernandez, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Neurology
Co-Director, Movement Disorders Center
Director, Clinical Trials for Movement Disorders
Program Director, Neurology Residency
and Movement Disorders Fellowship
University of Florida College of Medicine
Gainesville, Florida

Michael S. Okun, MD
Adelaide Lackner
Associate Professor of Neurology
Co-Director Movement Disorders Center
Department of Neurology,
McKnight Brain Institute
Medical Director
National Parkinson Foundation
Gainesville, Florida

Michael D. Kaufman, MD
Director, MS Center of Carolinas
HealthCare System
Charlotte, North Carolina

Hubert H. Fernandez, MD

J. Thomas Danzi, MD
President, Enhancing Healthcare
Consultants, Inc.
Tampa, Florida

Registration fee: $99
Registration fee includes course materials, two breakfasts, two breaks. 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

Saturday Night Reception and Dinner:
Adults (Over 12 years) - $35 per person
Children (3-12 years) - $15 per person

A refund (minus a processing fee of $30) will be given if written notice of cancellation
is received on or prior to August 20, 2008. No refunds will be given for written cancellation requests received after August 20, 2008.

Ginn Hammock Beach Resort
200 Ocean Crest Dr
Palm Coast, FL 32137

Ginn Hammock Beach Resort is northeast Florida's premier oceanfront property. The resort is situated on over two miles of pristine beach frontage just south of St. Augustine, America's oldest city. The resort features the finest amenities, a wide array of tropical recreation options and the highest level of customer service.

The resort offers 36 holes of memorable golf. The Ocean Course, a Jack Nicklaus Signature design has six holes set along the ocean’s doorstep. The Conservatory at Hammock Beach, a Tom Watson Signature design, encompasses 140 acres and features a links course flair so fitting a design by a 5-time British Open Champion.

The recreational 'jewel' of the Hammock Beach Resort is the 6.5 acre Water Park. The multi-level complex features four pools, two dramatic waterfalls, a 65 ft waterslide, a lazy river and more! The resort also features an indoor pool, over 10,000 sq ft in size, housed in a vaulted ceiling swim pavilion.

The 20,000 sq ft fitness centre and full-service spa offers every indulgent spa service possible. The rejuvenating spa features massages, manicures, pedicures, facials, body wraps and a hair salon. The signature Coquina Scrub and Hammock Massage treatments are most popular.

Hotel Reservations Call – 888-246-5500
A block of rooms has been reserved at a special group rate, to receive the group rate please reference the “USF – Movement Disorders & Multiple Sclerosis” group.

The group rate listed for hotel is for the nights of September 19-20, 2008 for one room per participant.

Ocean View Suite Main Resort (1-bed) $189.00 per night.

Ginn Hammock Beach Resort is a cashless resort. Which means all purchases made through out the resort is made with the participant’s room key. For F&B purchases there is a 20% automatic gratuity added to the bill as well as a 7% tax.

The 9.75% service charge that is added to each room per night includes; all gratuities for bellman, housekeeping, valet parking, personal concierge, high speed internet in all guest suites, wireless internet in designated locations and in all meeting rooms, access to our 4000 sq. ft. fitness center and health spa, daily newspaper, local & toll free calls, use of the business center, beach chairs, pool floats as well as on-site transportation to all Hammock Beach amenities.

Check-in time is 4:00 pm. Check-out time is 11:00 am.

CUT OFF DATE FOR RESERVATIONS is August 20, 2008. After this date rooms are on a space available basis of prevailing rates.

• Take I95 North
• Exit I95 at #289 (Palm Coast and Beaches)
• Turn right (East) on Palm Coast Parkway
• Cross toll bridge – $2 (minimum)
  toll cash only
• At the third stop sign, turn right on 16th Road
• Take the first left to the guard gate entrance of Ginn Hammock Beach Resort

• Take International Blvd to I95 North
• Exit I95 at #289 (Palm Coast and Beaches)
• Turn right (East) on Palm Coast Parkway
• Cross toll bridge - $2 (minimum) toll, cash only
• At the third stop sign, turn right on 16th Road
• Take the first left to the guard gate entrance of Ginn Hammock Beach Resort

• From Ft. Walton Beach Airport (Valparaiso, FL airport code VPS): Right on SR 85 - NE approx 1.7 miles, left on Hwy 20 - SE approx 6 miles, right on SR 293 (White Point Rd.) Toll Bridge $2.50 fee South for approx 7 miles, left on US Hwy 98 - East approx 16 miles, right on CR 283 - SW approx 1.7 miles, left on County Hwy 30A - travel SE for 1.4 miles to WaterColor®.
• From Panama City Airport: From Airport, go Right on Hwy 390 approximately 3 miles, Right on 23rd Street to intersection of 23rd and Hwy 98, Right on Hwy 98, cross Hathaway bridge, Veer Right on Hwy 98, Panama City Beach Parkway, cross Lake Powell to intersection of Hwy 98 and County Hwy 30A, Left on County Hwy 30A for approximately 10 miles to WaterColor on right just West of Seaside.

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.