This symposium is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers.
Wednesday, June 01, 2022
7:30PM – 8:00PM: Registration and Refreshments
8:00PM – 9:15PM: CME Symposium
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD 20745
Meeting Location: Woodrow Wilson A Ballroom
Program Features
- Interactive, case-based learning
- Create your own personalized poster
Faculty
Ulrike W. Kaunzner, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor , Neurology
Weill Cornell Medicine
Assistant Attending Neurologist
New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, NY
Brian G. Weinshenker, MD, FRCP(C)
Consultant, Department of Neurology
Professor of Neurology
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
Learning Objectives
After completing the CME activity, learners should be better able to:
- Establish a diagnosis of NMOSD by using guideline-based and clinical criteria and differentiating it from other autoimmune disorders
- Compare and contrast the mechanisms of action, efficacy, safety, and tolerability of FDA-approved agents for NMOSD
- Leverage the patient’s symptoms, quality of life, comorbidities, and other factors to select NMOSD treatment for the best possible individualized outcomes
Target Audience
This activity is intended to meet the educational needs of U.S.-based neurologists, ophthalmologists, neuro-ophthalmologists, optometrists, pharmacists, emergency medicine clinicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who diagnose and manage patients with NMOSD.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the live activity.
NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION
Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the care of patients with NMOSD.
CNE Credits: 1.25 ANCC Contact Hour(s).
CNE ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Ultimate Medical Academy/Complete Conference Management (CCM) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Awarded 1.25 contact hour(s) of continuing nursing education of RNs and APNs.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME activities that are scientifically based.
This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
For CME questions, please contact Med Learning Group at [email protected]
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]
Feel free to pass this invitation on to your physicians, fellows, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, healthcare practitioners, and any other colleagues that you believe would be interested in attending this free CME/CNE program.
