Immunotherapy for Neurologic Disorders 2020
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Date & Location
Friday, September 25, 2020, 7:15 AM - 4:45 PM, VIRTUAL, Philadelphia , PA

Course Overview

This continuing education conference is focused on practical and clinical issues faced on a daily basis by the neurologists, internists, intensivists, rehabilitation medicine physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants who treat patients with inflammatory and immune mediated neurologic disorders. Basic immunologic concepts in neurologic diseases and their applications to new therapies will be reviewed and their effect on patients will be discussed.

Didactic presentations will be interspersed with interesting cases and expert panel discussions to elaborate on specific points of controversy and to answer audience questions. Presentations and discussions will be led by nationally and internationallyrecognized academic and clinical experts in their field.


Target Audience
Specialties - NEUROLOGY


Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Describe basic immunologic concepts in neurologic diseases and their applications to new therapies
  2. Explain the role and clinical utility of new antigens in autoimmune neuropathies
  3. Distinguish new antigen disorders from those currently being diagnosed
  4. Identify possible immunomodulatory therapies for amyloidosis
  5. Summarize the state-of-the-art concepts of genetic and immunological features of adults and children with multiple sclerosis (MS)
  6. Discuss the treatment options and complications for MS
  7. Show perspectives of patient care from APP point of view

Registration
The registration fees for Immunotherapy for Neurologic Disorders 2020 are the following: $195 for physicians or industry representatives, $125 for nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other healthcare professionals, residents and fellows.
 
Penn Medicine and Affiliates Employees, Faculty and Staff may register for a discounted rate of $95. To register at this reduced rate, you must have a valid Penn Medicine ID, sign in with your Pennkey and password at https://upenn.cloud-cme.com and register online.
 
All pre-registered attendees will receive a link and instructions to sign-in and join the virtual conference.
 
We cannot accept faxed or mailed registration forms with credit card information. To pay by check, complete your registration online and mail a copy of your confirmation email with your check. See the registration form for mailing information. Please note: mailed registrations can take up to 14 business days before it is received. All registrations will be confirmed by email as long as your registration is received no later than September 23, 2020.

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 8.0 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 8.0 contact 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 8.0 Category 1 credits for completing this activity.

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (8.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance / Participation (8.00 hours), Nursing Contact Hours (8.00 hours)

Additional Information

Cancellation and Refund Policy
In order to process refunds for course withdrawals, cancellations must be received in writing by September 11, 2020 (subject to a service charge equivalent to 10% of the registration fee, but no less than $15.00). No refunds will be issued thereafter.
 
The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone this course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund any registration fees but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines, and travel agencies.