Updates in Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology

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About the Conference

Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Apply the newly proposed imaging diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Categorize patient presentations as low, moderate, or high-risk paraneoplastic syndromes and understand approach to treatment based of level or risk
• Name several safety concerns with commonly used immunotherapeutic agents
• Select FDA-approved medication options or MS and Neuromyelitis Optica Disease
• Utilize the updated diagnostic criteria for diagnoses of Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein
• Differentiate clinically and radiographically isolated syndromes
• Recognize the central nervous system manifestations of inflammatory diseases due to therapeutic medications

Conference Agenda

Saturday, October 26, 2024

8:30-9:00 am: Registration & Continental Breakfast

9:00-9:20 am: Opening Remarks

9:30-10:25 am: Updates to MS Diagnostic Criteria: Imaging Implications with Dr. Harrison

10:30-10:55 am: Interactive Case Discussion with Dr. Yeasmin

11:00-11:55 am: Autoimmune Encephalitis and Paraneoplastic Syndromes: Diagnosis, Misdiagnosis, & Management Approach with Dr. Benavides

12:00-12:55 pm: Lunch & Exhibitor Hall 

1:00-1:55 pm: MS and NMO: Updates on Immunotherapy Selection and Safety with Dr. Wallin

2:00-2:25 pm: Interactive Case Discussion with Dr. Enriquez-Gonzalez

2:30-3:25 pm: Iatrogenic Inflammatory Diseases of the Central Nervous System with Dr. Fredrich

3:30-3:45 pm: Closing Remarks and Questions

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Accreditation

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Maryland School of Medicine designates this Live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Credits

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (5.25 hours)

Activity Directors

Activity Director: Sarah Fredrich, MD

Activity Co-Director: Daniel Harrison, MD

Registration

The conference is free; however, registration is required. Registration is managed through the UMSOM CME Program.

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Contact Us

Questions can be directed to Drs. Fredrich or Harrison.

Sarah Fredrich
Activity Director
sfredrich@som.umaryland.edu

Daniel Harrison
Co-Activity Director
dharrison@som.umaryland.edu