Northern New England Neurological Society Annual Meeting

 

Thank you for visiting our site for the Northern New England Neurological Society Annual Meeting, which took place on October 26-27, 2012. It was a great success!

Please visit our website for information on the 2013 Northern New England Neurological Society Annual Meeting.

October 25 - 25, 2013

North Conway Grand Hotel, North Conway, New Hampshire

 

Overview

Dear Colleagues,

The Northern New England Neurological Society cordially invites you to our annual meeting. This is a unique opportunity to network with neurologists, nurses, and other neuroscience professionals in our region. Students, residents, and fellows are encouraged to attend and will have an opportunity to present cases in a supportive, informal atmosphere. This year will feature many timely updates, the chance to participate in a discussion about the electronic medical record (please see agenda for more information). We hope you will join us for this exciting program!

Keith Nagle, MD
President, Northern New England Neurological Society

Physicians and other members of the Northern New England Neurological Society, past and present neurology residents, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other neuroscience professionals. You do not need to be a NNENS member to attend.

Objectives

1. Describe factors that are associated with the development of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in the MS population being treated with immunomodulators.
2. Define the utility and limitations of transcranial ultrasound in the evaluation of stroke and subarachnoid hemorrhage.
3. Identify oral anticoagulation options for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation including the role of newer agents.
4. Define treatment options for temporal lobe epilepsy.
5. Describe neurological underpinnings of creativity.
6. Consider how colleagues are meeting the challenges of the electronic medical record in their clinical practice.
7. Gain further expertise on treatment options and the role of newer agents in the treatment of PD.
8. Recognize multiple sclerosis-like illness presentation in children including acute disseminated encephalomyelitis.
9. Support ongoing improvement of the regional organization of neurological care in Northern New England.

Accreditation

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

The University of Vermont College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 8.75 Nursing Contact Hours.* (Expiration Date: October 26, 2014)

*The University of Vermont Office of Continuing Medical Education is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Vermont State Nurses’ Association, Inc., an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Fees

Physicians: $150.00 for both days or $100 for 1 day

Non-Physician: $120.00 for both days or $70 for 1 day

Refunds: Refunds, minus an administrative fee of $50, will be made only if notice of cancellation is received in writing by October 1, 2012.

Please click here to register.

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