InauguralUNC Colloquium on Neuromuscular Disorders Saturday, February 7, 2015

The William and Ida Friday Center 100 Friday Center Dr., Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Time: Registration: 7:30 am - 7:55 am Program: 7:55 am - 5:30 pm

Fee: $189 for physicians $99 for midlevels (NPs and PAs) $99 all others

$0 for housestaff, students, residents and UNC Neurology Faculty. Registration is required along with a letter of proof of resident/student status.

DescriptionThe Inaugural UNC Colloquium on Neuromuscular Diseases will focus on the diagnosis, treatment and management of neuromuscular disorders. National and international experts in the field of neuromuscular medicine will present engaging lectures aimed at fine tuning one’s skills in evaluating patients with myopathy, peripheral neuropathy, and neuromuscular junction disorders. Best practice approaches to suspected neuromuscular and autonomic disease as well as next generation genetic testing will also be covered.

We invite registered attendees to submit their most challenging or undiagnosed cases for case studies and panel discussion.

Case Study Submission GuidelinesRegistered course participants are invited to submit a case study for review, presentation and discussion by Course Faculty. Cases submitted are intended to enhance the educational experience and not meant for private consultation.

• Case narrative should be no longer than 1 page in length • Patient personal identifiers should be omitted • Submission deadline is January 15, 2015 • Every case submitted may not be subject to panel discussion

Google Doc Link: http://tinyurl.com/NMDcases

AudienceNeurologists, rheumatologists, physiatrists, internal medicine, and family medicine physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and others who treat or manage patients with a neuromuscular disorder.

Agenda 7:30−7:55am Registration Check-In, Breakfast, and Exhibits

7:55−8:00 Welcome and Introduction

8:00−8:30 Approach to the Patient with Suspected Neuromuscular Disease James Howard Jr., MD

8:30−9:15 Evaluation of the Patient with a Myopathy Nizar Chahin, MD

9:15−10:00 Evaluation of the Patient with Peripheral Neuropathy Chafic Karam, MD

10:00−10:15 Q&A with Morning Presenters

10:15−10:30 Break and Exhibits

10:30−11:15 Evaluation of the Patient with a Neuromuscular Junction Disorder James Howard Jr., MD

11:15−11:45 Approach to the Patient with Suspected Autonomic Disease Paola Sandroni, MD, PhD

11:45−12:00pm Q&A with Mid-morning Presenters

12:00−1:00 Lunch (provided) and Exhibits

1:00−2:30 Case Presentations and Panel Discussion

2:30−3:00 ALS Mimics Chafic Karam, MD

3:00−3:15 Break and Exhibits

3:15−4:00 Rehabilitation in Patients with Neuromuscular Disease Erik Ensrud, MD

4:00−4:45 Chronic Pain, Chronic Fatigue and POTS Paola Sandroni, MD, PhD

4:45−5:15 Next Generation Genetic Testing Kirk Wilhelmsen, MD, PhD

5:15−5:30 Q&A with Afternoon Presenters, Closing Remarks Evaluation and Adjourn

Broaden your knowledge and receive up-to-date information on the latest advances in neuromuscular medicine.

Space is limited.

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Inaugural UNC Colloquium on Neuromuscular Diseases.

ObjectivesUpon completion of this colloquium, for the following neuromuscular disorders, participants will be able to:

Peripheral Neuropathy• Identify and differentiate among acquired versus inherited neuropathies • Discuss the utility and limitations of nerve conduction studies and EMGs, nerve and skin biopsies and other tests used to evaluate peripheral neuropathies • Employ cost effective approaches to the evaluation peripheral neuropathies • Compare treating the underlying pathology versus symptomatic management

Autonomic Disorders• Learn the signs and symptoms of an autonomic disorder • Discuss the utility and limitation of autonomic reflex screen • Outline the workup procedure in the patient with autonomic disorder • Describe the treatment options for autonomic disorders

Muscle Disorders• Identify different patterns of weakness in patients with myopathies • Review the differential diagnosis of the patient with a myopathic process • Discuss the utility and limitations of muscle biopsies and genetic testing • Describe different treatment and management strategies for patients with a myopathic process

Motor Neuron Disease• Identify the patient with a motor neuron disease • Investigate motor neuron disease mimics • Promote a multidisciplinary care approach of the patient with neuron disease

Neuromuscular Junction Disorders• Identify the patient with a neuromuscular junction disorder • Recognize emergency in patients with neuromuscular junction disorders • Discuss the utility of single fiber EMG and antibody testing in patients with neuromuscular junction disorder • Describe different treatment options for patients with neuromuscular junction disorders

CreditContinuing Medical Education

Disclosure:The Mountain Area Health Education Center adheres to ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of the planning committee and faculty’s commercial relationships will be made known at the activity. Speakers are required to openly disclose any limitations of data and/or any discussion of any off-label, experimental, or investigational uses of drugs or devices in their presentations.

Resolution of Conflicts of Interest:In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support of CME, the Mountain Area Health Education Center will implement mechanisms, prior to the planning and implementation of this CME activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of this CME activity.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) through the joint providership of the Mountain Area Health Education Center and UNC School of Medicine Dept. of Neurology. The Mountain Area Health Education Center is accredited by the NCMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Education Units

The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.8 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

Course Faculty Chafic Karam, MD* Clinical Assistant Professor Department of NeurologyUNC School of Medicine

James Howard, Jr., MD Professor of Neurology and Medicine Department of NeurologyUNC School of Medicine

Kirk Wilhelmsen, MD, PhD Associate Professor, Adult Neurology Department of NeurologyUNC School of Medicine

Nizar Chahin, MD Clinical Assistant Professor Department of NeurologyUNC School of Medicine

Paola Sandroni, MD, PhD Professor of NeurologyMayo Clinic

Erik Ensrud, MD Neurologist, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Director, Boston VAMC EMG Lab and Neuromuscular Clinic

*Medical Course Director

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RegistrationEarly Registration Deadline: January 31, 2015

Early registration fee is: $189 for physicians $99 for midlevels (NPs and PAs) $99 all others $0 for housestaff, students, residents and UNC Neurology Faculty. Registration is required along with a letter of proof of resident/student status.

Early registration fee includes administrative costs, educational materials, continental breakfast at check-in, lunch and refreshments. If registration is received after January 31st, the total will be the registration fee + $15.00.

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Cancellations received at least two weeks in advance of the program date will receive a full refund unless otherwise noted. Cancellations received between two weeks and up to 48 hours prior to the program date will receive a 70% refund unless otherwise noted. No refunds will be given for cancellations received less than 48 hours prior to the program date. All cancellations must be made in writing (fax, mail, or email). Substitutes can be accommodated in advance of the program.

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Directions to The Friday Center The Friday Center is in the Central Piedmont section of North Carolina, near the state capital, three major universities, the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), and the Research Triangle Park.

The Center has parking for 500 vehicles as well as additional space for charter buses.

The Friday Center is located at 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, approximately three miles east of the UNC-Chapel Hill campus, just off Highway 54 East (Raleigh Road). The Center is a short distance from Interstate 40 (from Raleigh, I-40 exit 273A; from Greensboro, I-40 exit 273).

For detailed driving directions from several points, please see The Friday Center’s website:

http://fridaycenter.unc.edu/directions/

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Early Registration Fees:

$189 for physicians $99 for midlevels (NPs and PAs) $99 all others $0 for housestaff, students, residents and UNC Neurology Faculty. Registration is required along with a letter of proof of resident/student status.

After January 31st:

$204 for physicians $114 for midlevels (NPs and PAs) $114 all others $0 for housestaff, students, residents and UNC Neurology Faculty. Registration is required along with a letter of proof of resident/student status.