Neurology for the Non-Neurologist

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Neurological disorders are among the most common conditions seen in clinical practice, and uncomplicated cases are managed well by primary care providers. However, neurology is a rapidly changing field, with new treatments constantly evolving. The major goal of this annual conference is to provide a refresher and update for primary care providers on diagnostic and treatment approaches to common conditions, including neuropathy, epilepsy, muscle diseases, dementia, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, stroke and others.

“What You Can Do” – Focusing on Evidence-Based Approaches to Support Patients While Awaiting Neurological Consultation and Complement Medical Therapies

Internal and family medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, as well as those practitioners in neurology and other healthcare professionals, may benefit from attending this activity.

• 8 a.m. | Registration/Continental Breakfast
• 8:20 a.m. | Opening Remarks
• 8:30 a.m. | First Seizure: Guidelines, Evaluation and Treatment
  Tiffany Fisher, MD, PhD

  Objectives

  • Review the ILAE guidelines.
  • Describe factors that contribute to the decision to treat.
  • Examine special populations.
  • Analyze antiseizure drugs and side effects.
• 9:10 a.m. | Making You a “D” Student: The Basics of Vitamin D and the Risk of Multiple Sclerosis and Other Autoimmune Syndromes
  Gary Thomas, MBA, MD

  Objectives

  • Discuss the role of vitamin D in our body and our immune system.
  • Review how vitamin D levels can impact our risk for developing chronic illness including MS.
  • Describe how vitamin D levels impact the disease course and severity of disease in MS and other autoimmune conditions.
  • Identify a strategy for proactively managing vitamin D for better patient outcomes.
• 9:50 a.m. | Break/Visit Exhibitors
• 10:05 a.m. | Neuromuscular Ultrasound: A New Technique in the Evaluation of Neuromuscular Disorders – An Overview of Its Implications, with a Focus on Its Role in Entrapment Neuropathy
  Mansoureh Mamarabadi, MD

  Objectives

  • Explore the diagnostic benefits of neuromuscular ultrasound in assessing neuromuscular disorders.
  • Examine the role of neuromuscular ultrasound in early detection and management of entrapment neuropathies, highlighting its advantages over traditional methods.
• 10:45 a.m. | EMG Basics: What It Tells You and When Not to Order vs. How to Work Up Numbness
  James Grogan, MD, MS

  Objectives

  • Recognize limitations of what NCS and EMG can and cannot measure.
  • Apply concepts of NCS/EMG and neuroanatomy to identify quality of studies.
  • Identify common errors or artifacts in NCS and EMG studies.
• 11:25 a.m. | Lunch/Visit Exhibitors
• 12:30 p.m. | “Non-Medication” Options for Treatment of Headaches and Cephalgia
  William Jens, DO

  Objectives

  • Discuss non medication options for headaches including nutraceuticals and devices.
  • Discuss referral options for injections or therapy for patients opting to avoid medications.
• 1:10 p.m. | Beyond the Tremor: Early Recognition of Parkinson’s Disease – Motor and Non-Motor
  Joseph Seemiller, MD

  Objectives

  • Differentiate early subtle manifestations of Parkinson’s disease from essential tremor and other parkinsonian syndromes.
  • Identify the initial steps of treatment for parkinsonism until neurology evaluation: drug therapy and non-drug therapy.
• 1:50 p.m. | Break/Visit Exhibitors
• 2:05 p.m. | Current Management of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
  Krishnankutty “Krish” Sathian, MBBS, PhD, FANA, FAAN, FASNR, FRCP (London)

  Objectives

  • Explain the syndromes of mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
  • Describe the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease and the corresponding diagnostic tests.
  • List the indications, benefits, and risks of anti-amyloid agents and describe how they are used.
• 2:45 p.m. | Updates in Primary and Secondary Ischemic Stroke Prevention
  Kelsey Coleman, DO

  Objectives

  • Define primary and secondary stroke prevention and understand the differences in approaches for each.
  • Review current evidence-based strategies for primary and secondary prevention of ischemic stroke, including lifestyle modification and medical interventions.
  • Examine the role of medications including anti-thrombotic, lipid-lowering therapy, and diabetes medications in both primary and secondary stroke prevention.
  • Develop skills for assessing stroke risk and creating individualized prevention plans for patients in primary care settings.
• 3:25 p.m. | Closing Remarks/Adjournment

James Grogan, MD, MS
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
Division of Neuromuscular Medicine
Penn State Neuroscience Institute
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine

William Jens, DO
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
Division of General Neurology
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine

Kelsey Coleman, DO
Assistant Professor and Associate Vice Chair for Quality, Department of Neurology
Division of Stroke/Vascular
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine

Tiffany Fisher, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor and Associate Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Department of Neurology
Chief, Division of Epilepsy
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine

James Grogan, MD, MS
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
Division of Neuromuscular Medicine
Penn State Neuroscience Institute
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine

William Jens, DO
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
Division of General Neurology
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine

Mansoureh Mamarabadi, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
Division of Neuromuscular Medicine
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine

Krishnankutty “Krish” Sathian, MBBS, PhD, FANA, FAAN, FASNR, FRCP (London)
Professor and Chair, Department of Neurology
Professor, Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics
Professor, Psychology
Director, Penn State Neuroscience Institute
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine
Penn State College of Liberal Arts

Joseph Seemiller, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine

Gary Thomas, MBA, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Neurology
Chief, Division of Neuroimmunology
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine

AMA

Penn State College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Penn State College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses Using AMA Credit

Nurses will receive a certificate from Penn State College of Medicine verifying their participation in up to 5.25 hours of approved continuing medical education. Continuing education activities which are approved by accredited institutions of higher education and that are relevant to patient care or professional nursing meet the requirements of mandatory continuing education for registered nurses in Pennsylvania, as required by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. The Board of Nursing recommends that nurses retain their certificates for a period of at least five years. Additional information is available through the State Board of Nursing.

Occupational Therapy

Penn State is an approved provider as defined by Title 49, Chapter 42 Pa Code 42.54 (c)(6). Occupational Therapists licensed by the state of Pennsylvania can earn clock hours of continuing education for completing this course.

Social Work

Penn State is an approved provider as defined by Pa. Code Sections 47.36(a)(3), 48.36(a)(3), and b49.36 (a)(3). Social workers, marriage and family therapists and professional counselors licensed by the state of Pennsylvania can earn up to 5.25 clock hours of continuing education for completing this course.

The fee is $100 per person and includes the cost of instruction, all listed meals and online handout materials.

Payment is required at the time of registration. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at ContinuingEd@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.

Registrations received after Thursday, March 27, 2025 will incur a $25 late fee.

Cancellations received after Friday, March 21, 2025, will be assessed a $25 processing fee.

No refunds will be made for cancellations received after Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Accommodations are the responsibility of the program participant. A list of lodging in the Hershey area is available online.

Join us in Hershey

Hershey is conveniently located in central Pennsylvania, just 90 minutes from Baltimore and Philadelphia, two hours from Washington, D.C., and three hours from New York City.

• Harrisburg-Area Attractions
• Hershey Attractions
• Tanger Outlets in Hershey
• Historic Gettysburg
• Pennsylvania Dutch and Amish Country

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