Demystifying Neurology for the Non-Neurologist

Program Overview

This one-day conference is directed to helping family physicians, internists, psychiatrists, geriatricians, physiatrists, nurse practitioners and others improve their clinical skills and knowledge with regards to evaluating patients with common neurological presentations.

Participants will have the option of attending in-person or virtually. Plenary sessions will cover topics in multiple subspecialties of neurology with a focus on practical, high-yield points.

Those attending in-person will be invited to join two hands-on neurological examination workshops led by neurologists, which will run in parallel with the plenary sessions throughout the day. All sessions will be made available as recordings for review.

Program Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify clinical features that suggest a non-migraine primary headache disorder, and evaluate basic treatment options
  • Recognize and define different hyperkinetic movement disorders, and become familiar with common causes and treatment of these
  • Discuss signs and symptoms of concussion and persistent post-concussion symptoms, and learn to treat concussion spectrum disorders
  • Develop an approach for the initial diagnostic evaluation of TIA/stroke and determine when to consider additional testing
  • Diagnose and counsel patients with peripheral neuropathy or radiculopathy and understand indications for EMG/NCS
  • Assess typical clinical presentations of multiple sclerosis relapses and apply diagnostic criteria, while differentiating symptoms of pseudo-relapse and implementing appropriate management strategies
  • Perform a focused examination for Parkinson’s disease and elicit findings pointing towards atypical parkinsonian syndrome
  • List the major components of the neurological motor exam and demonstrate how to perform these elements

 

Target Audience

  • Family Physicians
  • General Internists
  • Geriatricians
  • Psychiatrists
  • Physiatrists
  • Emergency Physicians
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Allied Health Professionals