16th Annual Penn Neurology Board Review 2019

REGISTRATION FOR LIVE ATTENDANCE HAS BEEN CLOSED. WALK-INS ARE WELCOME ON-SITE.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to prepare for either the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry (ABPN) Initial Certification Examination in Neurology, the Initial Certification Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Examination, or the Recertification Examination.

1. Prepare for either the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry (ABPN) Board Examination in Neurology or the Recertification Examination.
2. Discuss topics in neurology basic science, including neuroanatomy, neuropathology, and neurochemistry.
3. Discuss common and new topics in clinical adult neurology, including neurovascular, movement disorders, sleep, headache, epilepsy, nueromuscular, neuro-immunology, neuro-infectious disease, and behavioral neurology.
4. Review the diagnostic criteria for CIDP and the interpretation of nerve conduction studies and EMG
5. Discuss the diagnostic criteria for lyme disease.
6. Explain the indications for neuro-imaging in patients with headaches.

The registration fee for the 16th Penn Neurology Board Review 2019 includes attendance to the 2-day board review, access to pre-recorded lectures, presentation slides available online only through November 1, 2019, a black & white reduced-size syllabus, continental breakfast, mid-morning and afternoon breaks each day. Lunch, dinner and parking fees are not included.

The registration fees for in person or Live Stream are $1,295 for physicians and $995 for residents and fellows. The registration fee for those needing access to the pre-recorded presentations and Board-style questions through February 10, 2020 is an additional $100.

Presentation Slides (available online only) and Reduced-size Printed Version
Registration is required to view the presentation slides (available online only). 
All participants are strongly encouraged to bring their laptop or mobile device in order to access the slides while on-site and follow the presentations electronically. Participants should be sure to download the latest free Adobe Reader software in order to open the files. Power stations are provided for charging needs.

The course syllabus will be printed as a black & white reduced-size version for convenient storage and travel. 

Pre-recorded Presentations: We understand that preparing for the boards means spending many hours studying and reviewing. In an effort to provide our attendees with the comprehensive review needed to study for the boards within their own busy schedule, about 40 hours of pre-recorded video lectures are included in the course registration fee and will only be available online from 2/28/19 until 11/1/19 to all of our pre-registered and paid attendees. The pre-recorded lectures are different lectures from the live board review course. This will allow our attendees to review and study the videos at their own pace. Please note that the videos are available only to those pre-registered, paid, and are attending in-person or by Live Stream. The pre-recorded lectures are not approved for CME credit. The full list of pre-recorded lectures is listed on the agenda.

Optional Written Mock Examination with Discussion
The 2019 Mock Exam will consist of 300 new questions written especially for this course. On Wednesday, June 5, the mock examination will be administered to participants who register additionally for this part of the course. In addition, the answers will be given and a discussion will follow. 

The registration fee for the optional mock examination is $500 and only available to those who register and pay for the full course. This fee includes additional course materials, continental breakfast and mid-morning break. If interested, select this option on the registration form.

Audio Files
The live course will be professionally recorded (audio only) and available online to those who order the files. Together with the presentation slides, the audio recordings will allow participants to review the course material in detail after the course concludes. The audio files do not include the pre-recorded lectures. All lectures from the live course will be recorded and a link to the files will be sent only to those who ordered the files. You will be able to listen to the files through your computer or any mobile device. The audio files are for sale only to those who register and pay for the course. Those who pre-order the files will receive a discounted price of $300. On-site orders will cost $350. Please use the registration form to pre-order the audio files. The files will be available approximately one week after the review concludes.

Problem-based Learning: The Problem-based Learning modules are designed to optimally prepare you for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Examination by assessing your ability to apply your fund of knowledge to board-style questions and identify concepts for further study. There is a live mock examination on Wednesday, June 5th with discussion of challenging questions. There is an option to purchase 2 additional mock examinations for self-study. Lastly, there is an option to receive questions via email, or to your mobile device, three times per week from 2/28/19 until 11/1/19 to more continuously prepare you for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Examination. Utilization of this technology has been shown to increase scores on National Board of Medicine examinations. For an additional fee, all preregistered, paid attendees can choose one of the three options below for additional studying:

- Option 1 (300 questions): 2019 Mock Exam – register and attend the optional live mock exam session (please see Mock Exam under Registration Fees for additional information). For live-stream participants, they can purchase this examination for self-assessment but the discussion of challenging questions on Wednesday 6/5/19 WILL NOT BE LIVE-STREAMED.

- Option 2 (700 questions): 2019 Mock Exam, an additional different mock exam (including answers and explanations for self-study), and receive two (2) Board-style questions that will be sent to your email or mobile device every other day for 3 months prior to and 5 months after the Review concludes.

- Option 3 (1100 questions): 2019 Mock Exam, two additional different mock exams (including answers and explanations for self-study) and receive four (4) Board-style questions that will be sent to your email or mobile device every other day from the date you register until 11/1/19.

Discount Policy
Individuals taking this 2019 course may take a future Penn Neurology Board Review Course and receive a discount of 25% off of a future Penn Neurology Board Review Course if they do not pass the 2019 board exam or 75% off of a future Penn Neurology Board Review Course if they do not pass the 2019 recertification exam. Proof of non-passing score will be required to be eligible for the discounted rate to attend a future course. Please submit the non-passing score documentation to [email protected].

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
Penn Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 24.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Amount of Credit Available By Day:
Monday ........8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM
Tuesday..........8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM
Wednesday ....7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM

The 16th Penn Neurology Board Review 2019 will be held at the The Study at University City Hotel, 20 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-387-1400

The hotel is within walking distance of the Drexel and University of Pennsylvania campuses and moments from the shopping, restaurants, local attractions and farmers' markets of University City.

The Study at University City Hotel is now SOLD-OUT! If you still need a room, please try one of the alternative hotels:

The Inn at Penn
3600 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-222-0200
www.theinnatpenn.com

Sheraton University City Hotel
3600 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-387-8000
www.sheraton.com/universitycity

Homewood Suites by Hilton
4109 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-382-1111
www.HomewoodUnivCity.com
*Homewood Suites offers a complimentary shuttle service

Parking: The Study at University City offers valet-parking for $20 per car for the day or $42 for overnight guests. Parking costs are not validated or reimbursed. The following self-parking garages are within 1-2 blocks of The Study (rates subject to availability):

Chestnut 34 Garage Drexel University
3335 Chestnut Street Drexel University Lot G (Parking Garage)
Philadelphia, PA 19104 3398 Ludlow Street
$19 for daily parking Philadelphia, PA 19104
$15 for daily parking