Add to Calendar Penn Neuromuscular Symposium 2027 3/13/2027 7:45:00 AM 3/13/2027 4:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://upenn.cloud-cme.com/neuromuscular2027 Description: The Annual Penn Neuromuscular Symposium is a comprehensive educational forum designed for neurologists, clinicians, and allied health professionals seeking to advance their expertise in neuromuscular medicine. This full-day program features: -Expert-led lectures covering the breadth of neuromuscular disease, including neuropathies, myopathies, motor neuron disease, and neuromuscular junction disorders -Treatment u... Arthur H. Rubenstein Auditorium at the Smilow Center for Translational Research false MM/DD/YYYY


Saturday, March 13, 2027, 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM, Arthur H. Rubenstein Auditorium at the Smilow Center for Translational Research, Phiadelphia, PA


The Annual Penn Neuromuscular Symposium is a comprehensive educational forum designed for neurologists, clinicians, and allied health professionals seeking to advance their expertise in neuromuscular medicine. This full-day program features: -Expert-led lectures covering the breadth of neuromuscular disease, including neuropathies, myopathies, motor neuron disease, and neuromuscular junction disorders -Treatment updates on emerging therapies, newly approved agents, and evolving management strategies -Interactive case conferences presenting complex, real-world clinical scenarios to sharpen diagnostic reasoning and therapeutic decision-making Designed to reflect the latest advances in the field, this symposium equips attendees with practical, evidence-based knowledge directly applicable to patient care, making it an essential event for clinicians at every stage of their career.


Specialties - NEUROLOGY


Objectives

After completing this activity, participants should be able to:


  1. Review novel treatments for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), including recently approved therapies and emerging clinical trial data.
  2. Discuss emerging therapies and evolving standards of care for autoimmune neuropathies.
  3. Describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of hereditary neuropathies and hATTR amyloidosis.
  4. Discuss challenging clinical cases to enhance diagnostic reasoning and management strategies in neuromuscular disorders.
  5. Explain current approaches to the diagnosis and targeted treatment of autoimmune myopathies.
  6. Evaluate the role and recent advances of gene therapy in the treatment of neuromuscular diseases.
  7. Describe the evolving treatment landscape for hereditary muscular dystrophies, including newly approved and emerging therapies.
  8. Describe novel immunotherapies for myasthenia gravis (MG) and Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS) and their mechanisms of action.
  9. Interpret antibody testing in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), CIDP, and autoimmune neuropathies, including clinical pearls and pitfalls.


LIVE AND VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS

Penn Neuromuscular Symposium 2027 will be held Saturday, March 13, 2027 by in-person or live-stream (virtual) attendance. The live and virtual presentations will follow the scheduled agenda in real time (EDT).

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IN PERSON MEETING LOCATION
Arthur H. Rubenstein Auditorium at the Smilow Center for Translational Research
3400 Civic Center Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION FEES

The fees to attend in-person are as follows: $125 for physicians and industry attendees, $75 for nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other healthcare professionals. There is no fee for residents, fellows, students and Penn Medicine Neurology employees, faculty and staff to attend.

All pre-registered, in-person attendees will receive access to the conference, attendee booklet, continental breakfast, lunch and breaks. Registration also includes access to view the presentations online for one year. Walk-ins are discouraged. Please be sure to register in advance.

Directions to Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine/Smilow Center for Translational Research: The Arthur H. Rubenstein Auditorium at the Smilow Center for Translational Research is located on floor C of the Perelman Center for Academic Research, 3400 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA. We strongly recommend you use GPS for exact directions to and from your starting point or if you prefer, take public transportation to and from campus, please visit http://www.upenn.edu/services/transportation for options.

Parking: On Saturdays, attendees may park at the Penn Museum Parking Garage, 3220 South Street, Philadelphia, PA. Cost per day for this garage is $18.

Parking fees will not be validated or reimbursed.

LIVE-STREAM (VIRTUAL) REGISTRATION FEES

The fees to attend virtually are as follows: $100 for physicians and industry attendees, $50 for nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other healthcare professionals. There is no fee for residents, fellows, students and Penn Medicine Neurology employees, faculty and staff to attend.

All pre-registered virtual attendees will receive an email that includes a link with instructions to sign-in and join the virtual conference 48 hours preceding the symposium, as well as the attendee booklet (downloadable PDF). Registration also includes access to view the presentations online for one year.

Need to Register by Mail? Please note: mailed registrations can take up to 5-10 business days before they are received because we continue to experience longer delays in receiving mail due. We encourage all attendees to register online. See the registration form for mailing instructions. All registrations will be confirmed by email as long as your registration is received no later than March 11, 2027.

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In support of improving patient care, Penn Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  

Designation of Credit
Physicians: Penn Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This program provides 6.00 NCPD Hours.

Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. PAs may receive a maximum of 6.00 Category 1 credits for completing this activity.



AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.00 hours), AAPA (6.00 hours), NCPD Hours (ANCC) (6.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance / Participation (6.00 hours)


CANCELLATION POLICY 
In order to process refunds for course withdrawals, cancellations must be received in writing by February 26, 2027 (subject to a service charge equivalent to 10% of the registration fee, but no less than $25.00). No refunds will be issued thereafter.

The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund registration fees but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines, and travel agencies.