MCG Department of Neurology 50th Anniversary Celebration

1. To improve the audiences understanding of the role of new treatments in ALS and myasthenia gravis.
2. To increase participant knowledge of the latest treatments for GBM, lymphoma and other primary brain tumors.
3. To facilitate neurologists’ ability to integrate recent antiepileptic medications into their routine practice and recognize indication for surgical referral.
4. To enhance participant appreciation of the latest advances in the treatment of motor complications of Parkinson’s disease and the future role of earlier disease detection.
5. To understand the role of serum, CSF and PET biomarkers of amyloid for early diagnosis of AD and the indication for and monitoring needed for anticipated anti-amyloid therapies.
6. To better understand and interpret genetic screening of patients with neurologic disorders.
7. To develop strategies to manage chronic daily headache and refractory migraine disorder.

Cancellation Policy

The Medical College of Georgia reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
The Medical College of Georgia is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

The Medical College of Georgia’s Office for Faculty & Continuous Professional Development adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Jeffrey Switzer, DO
Professor & Chair, Neurology Director, Telestroke & Teleneurology
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Course Director

Nothing to disclose

Victor-Dan Giurgiutiu, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Julie Kurek, MD
Asssistant Professor of Neurology
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Faculty

Debra Moore-Hill, MD, Neurologist
Vice Chair, Education, Chief, Division of Epilepsy, Director Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy Fellowships
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

John C Morgan, MD, PhD
Professor of Neurology
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Eisai, Inc.|Other: Consulting & Speaking Fees-Biogen

Yong Park, MD
Professor
Augusta University
Martinez, GA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

J. Ned Pruitt II, MD
Assistant Dean for Clinical Integration; Professor of Neurology
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Michael H Rivner, MD, Neurologist
Professor
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA

Faculty

Honoraria-Allergan|Honoraria-Alexion Pharmaceuticals|Honoraria-Argenx|Grant or research support-argenx|Grant or research support-Alexion Pharmaceuticals|Grant or research support-UCB|Grant or research support-Momenta|Grant or research support-Shire Pharmaceuticals (Relationship has ended)|Grant or research support-Takeda Pharmaceuticals (Any division) (Relationship has ended)|Grant or research support-catalyst|Grant or research support-Anelexis|Grant or research support-Apellis|Grant or research support-medicinova|Grant or research support-Viela Bio|Grant or research support-Millennium|Grant or research support-Biohaven (Relationship has ended)

Fernando Vale Diaz, MD
Professor and Marshall Allen Distinguished Chair Chair, Department of Neurosurgery General Neurosurgery, Epilepsy Neurosurgery, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Brain Tumor
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Gerald C Wallace IV, MD
Assistant Professor Neurology, Neuro-Oncology
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Michelle Glass, MA
Business Manager
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Other Planning Committee Member

Nothing to disclose

Saturday, March 11, 2023