Add to Calendar Penn Neuromuscular Symposium 2022 6/11/2022 7:45:00 AM 6/11/2022 4:15:00 PM America/New_York Law Auditorium false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Saturday, June 11, 2022, 7:45 AM - 4:15 PM EST, Law Auditorium, Philadelphia, PA

Course Overview
In the last few years, there has been dramatic advancement in the diagnostic tools and treatment options available for neuromuscular disorders. While this is a welcome development, it may be challenging for neurologists taking care of patients with neuromuscular disorders to keep up to date with all of these advances. The purpose of the Penn Neuromuscular Symposium is to provide both a basic approach to patients with neuromuscular disorders and an update on novel therapeutic agents and future directions. The symposium will also enhance collaboration and knowledge exchange among neurologists and other healthcare professionals taking care of this unique patient population, which will hope will also facilitate referral to exciting clinical trials here at Penn.

Target Audience
Specialties - NEUROLOGY, PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION - Neuromuscular Medicine


Objectives
Upon conclusion of this educational activity, the participant will be better able to:

  1. Provide appropriate care to the patient with neuromuscular weakness
  2. Identify patterns and red flags in peripheral neuropathy
  3. Describe the difference between axonal and demyelinating neuropathy
  4. Learn how to perform specialized testing for neuromuscular junction disorders
  5. Review the electrophysiological appearance of neurogenic vs myopathic units
  6. Explain the utility of autonomic testing
  7. Review challenging cases, discuss the differential diagnosis, appropriate testing and treatment
  8. Review the role of antibody testing in neuromuscular disorders
  9. Review benefits of genetic testing in patients with neuromuscular disorders
  10. Review novel therapy for autoimmune neuromuscular disorders
  11. Explain novel therapy for inherited neuromuscular disorders

Registration
LIVE AND VIRTUAL PRESENTATION
Penn Neuromuscular Symposium 2022 will be held Saturday, June 11, 2022 by in-person or live-stream (virtual) attendance. The live and virtual presentation will follow the scheduled agenda in real time (EDT).
 
TO ATTEND IN-PERSON:
Meeting Location
Penn Neuromuscular Symposium 2022 will take place in the Law Auditorium at the Jordan Medical Education Center (located on the 5th floor of the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine/Smilow Center for Translational Research, 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104.
 
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. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, walk-ins are discouraged. Please be sure to register in advance.
 
LIVE-STREAM (VIRTUAL) ATTENDANCE:
Attendees who are registered to attend virtually will receive an email including the link to join the symposium 48 hours in advance. All virtual attendees will be required to sign into the meeting using your first name, last name and email address in order to be marked as attended and receive credit.
 
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 the attendee booklet (downloadable PDF). Registration also includes access to view the presentations online for one year.
 
Instructions: If you do not already have a UPenn Cloud CME profile, first create one before registering for this activity. Start by clicking on the "SIGN-IN" button in the toolbar at the top left.  Then click the "SIGN-IN WITH EMAIL AND PASSWORD” option, followed by clicking "CREATE NEW ACCOUNT" for your initial entry. DO NOT CREATE A NEW PROFILE IF YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE. Penn Medicine employees sign in with the PennKey and password option.
 
Need to Register by Mail? Please note: mailed registrations can take up to 5-10 business days before they are received. We are experiencing longer delays receiving mail due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 June 10, 2022.


Accreditation
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 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
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 6.5 Category 1 credits for completing this activity.

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance / Participation (6.50 hours)

Additional Information
CANCELLATION POLICY
In order to process refunds for course withdrawals, cancellations must be received in writing by May 27, 2022 (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.