Neurology for the Non-Neurologist

Somerville, MA US
June 9, 2025 to June 12, 2025

Overview

Live-Virtual: June 9-11, 2025
Additional In-Person Live Workshop: June 12, 2025 | Mass General Brigham, Assembly Row, Somerville, MA

Neurology for the Non-Neurologist is a comprehensive live lecture series that will provide attendees with the opportunity to improve knowledge, competence, and performance in the major sub-specialty areas of modern clinical neurology. The activity will incorporate presentations, Q&A, multiple-choice questions, and opportunities for the learners to interact with experts in the field. The course will provide updates on the rapidly changing field of clinical neurology. With the knowledge and competence gained, the learner will improve their ability to skillfully diagnose and manage those patients who present with neurological symptoms and disorders.

Virtual Course + In-Person Workshop

Tuition TypeTuition Fee

Physician (MD/DO)

$1000

Nurse (RN/APRN), Physician Assistant, Allied Health Professional/Other

$700

Medical Student, Resident, or Fellow (Trainee)

$300

 

Virtual Course ONLY

Tuition TypeEarly Bird Tuition Fee (ends April 7)Regular Tuition (After April 7)

Physician (MD/DO)

$600

$650

Nurse (RN/APRN), Physician Assistant, Allied Health Professional/Other

$400

$450

Medical Student, Resident, or Fellow (Trainee)

$150

$200

 

In-Person Workshop ONLY

Tuition TypeTuition Fee

Physician (MD/DO)

$500

Nurse (RN/APRN), Physician Assistant, Allied Health Professional/Other

$400

Medical Student, Resident, or Fellow (Trainee)

$150

Target Audience

This activity is intended for Specialty Physicians, Primary Care Physicians, APPs (PA and NP), General Practice Providers (primary care, family medicine), Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Oncology, Geriatrics, Psychiatry, and Neurosurgery.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Review the neurological history and approach to the neurological exam.
  2. Recognize how to diagnose common neurological problems such as headache, Parkinson’s disease, ischemic stroke, and dementia.
  3. Cite an approach to the most common neurological symptoms including headache, vision changes, weakness, dizziness, and cognitive changes.
  4. Apply optimal care to patients with neurological problems who do not require referral to a neurologist.
  5. Identify ways to provide self-management support to patients with chronic neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, or dementia.
  6. Recognize and manage neurological emergencies such as ischemic stroke and meningitis/encephalitis.
  7. Discuss the roles of members of a multi-disciplinary team, and how each contributes to optimizing outcomes for neurology patients, especially those undergoing rehabilitation or living with chronic disease (e.g. PT, OT, SLP, PM&R, etc).

Additional Information

Provided by: 

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department of Neurology and Mass General Brigham 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 24.25 AAPA Category I CME
  • 24.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 24.25 Participation
Course opens: 
01/27/2025
Course expires: 
07/12/2025
Event starts: 
06/09/2025 - 9:00am EDT
Event ends: 
06/12/2025 - 12:30pm EDT
Cost:
$650.00
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Program

Monday, June 9, 2025 | 9:00am - 4:00pm | Virtual

Fundamentals & Common Outpatient Presentations

9:00amWelcome & Introduction | Galina Gheihman, MD and Tamara Kaplan, MD
9:05Clinical Neuroanatomy for the Non-Neurologist | Galina Gheihman, MD
9:45Test Your Knowledge | Galina Gheihman, MD; Tamara Kaplan, MD; Discussant
9:55Q&A
10:00The Neurological Exam for the Non-Neurologist | Tamara Kaplan, MD
10:40Test Your Knowledge | Galina Gheihman, MD; Tamara Kaplan, MD; Discussant
10:50Q&A
10:55BREAK
11:10Neuroimaging for the Non-Neurologist: What to Order and When | Joshua P. Klein, MD, PhD
11:45Test Your Knowledge | Galina Gheihman, MD; Tamara Kaplan, MD; Discussant
11:55Q&A
12:00pmLunch
1:00Headache | Angeliki Vgontzas, MD
1:40Test Your Knowledge | Galina Gheihman, MD; Tamara Kaplan, MD; Discussant
1:50Q&A
1:55Approach to the Dizzy Patient | Manali Sheth, MD
2:25Test Your Knowledge | Galina Gheihman, MD; Tamara Kaplan, MD; Discussant
2:35Q&A
2:40BREAK
2:55Introduction to Neuropathies and Radiculopathies | Meabh O’Hare, MD
3:35Test Your Knowledge | Galina Gheihman, MD; Tamara Kaplan, MD; Discussant
3:45Q&A
3:50End of Day Wrap-Up and Final Q&A
4:00pmAdjourn
Optional Asynchronous Session (video posted to website)
  • Introduction to Myasthenia Gravis and Muscle Diseases (40 minutes) | Joome Suh, MD

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | 9:00am - 4:00pm | Virtual

Common Emergency Department and Inpatient Presentations

9:00amWelcome & Introduction | Galina Gheihman, MD and Tamara Kaplan, MD
9:05Recognizing and Managing Acute Stroke | Simona Nedelcu, MD, PhD
9:40Test Your Knowledge | Galina Gheihman, MD; Tamara Kaplan, MD; Discussant
9:50Q&A
9:55Secondary Stroke Prevention | Alexis Roy, MD
10:35Test Your Knowledge | Galina Gheihman, MD; Tamara Kaplan, MD; Discussant
10:45Q&A
10:50BREAK
11:05Seizure Mimicks | Jong Woo Lee, MD, PhD
11:40Test Your Knowledge | Galina Gheihman, MD; Tamara Kaplan, MD; Discussant
11:50Q&A
11:55Lunch
1:00pmVision Loss: Differential Diagnosis | Sarah B. Conway, MD
1:35Test Your Knowledge | Galina Gheihman, MD; Tamara Kaplan, MD; Discussant
1:45Q&A
1:50Living With MS: Supporting Quality of Life | Tamara Kaplan, MD
2:20Test Your Knowledge | Galina Gheihman, MD; Tamara Kaplan, MD; Discussant
2:30Q&A
2:35BREAK
2:50Back and Neck Pain | Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD
3:30Test Your Knowledge | Galina Gheihman, MD; Tamara Kaplan, MD; Discussant
3:40Q&A
3:45End of Day Wrap-Up and Final Q&A
4:00pmAdjourn
Optional Asynchronous Sessions (videos posted to website)
  • Acute Stroke Management (40 minutes) | Sam Snider, MD
  • Basics of Seizure Management (30 minutes) | Jong Woo Lee, MD, PhD
  • What’s New in MS? (15 minutes) | Sarah B. Conway, MD
  • Can’t Miss Neurological Infections (35 minutes) | George K. Harrold, MD

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | 9:00am - 4:15pm | Virtual

Neurodegenerative Conditions & Other Chronic Presentations

9:00amWelcome & Introduction | Galina Gheihman, MD and Tamara Kaplan, MD
9:05Parkinson’s Disease and other Movement Disorders | Emily A. Ferenczi, MD, PhD
9:45Test Your Knowledge | Galina Gheihman, MD; Tamara Kaplan, MD; Discussant
9:55Q&A
10:00Functional Neurologic Disorders | Angela O'Neal, MD
10:35Test Your Knowledge | Galina Gheihman, MD; Tamara Kaplan, MD; Discussant
10:45Q&A
10:50BREAK
11:05Evaluating Cognitive Disorders and Dementia | Seth Gale, MD
11:45Test Your Knowledge | Galina Gheihman, MD; Tamara Kaplan, MD; Discussant
11:55Q&A
12:00pmLunch
1:00Treatment & Management of Alzheimer’s Disease | Sheena Baratono, MD, PhD
1:30Test Your Knowledge | Galina Gheihman, MD; Tamara Kaplan, MD; Discussant
1:40Q&A
1:45Sports Neurology | Claus Reinsberger, MD
2:25Q&A
2:35BREAK
2:45Common Neurologic Complications of Cancer & Their Management | Eudocia Q. Lee, MD, MPH
3:25Q&A
3:30Three Mystery Cases: Test Your Knowledge! | Galina Gheihman, MD; Tamara Kaplan, MD
4:00End of Day Wrap-Up and Final Q&A
4:15pmAdjourn
Optional Asynchronous Sessions (videos posted to website)
  • Complications of New Alzheimer’s Disease Treatments (30 minutes) | Sheena Baratono, MD, PhD
  • What You Need to Know about Women’s Neurology (35 minutes) | Kenda Alhadid, MD
  • Below the Belt Neurology (30 minutes) | Tamara B. Kaplan, MD

Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 9:00am - 12:30pm | In-Person (Somerville, MA)

Additional In-Person Workshop: Mastering the Neurological Examination

Join us for an interactive, in-person, hands-on workshop prepared by expert neurology faculty and APPs. This workshop is specifically tailored to teach non-neurology clinicians, including hospital-based and outpatient MDs and APPs basic and advanced neurological examination skills. We will focus on the assessment of common neurological concerns including weakness, dizziness, altered mental status, and gait abnormalities, and review an approach to the exam tailored for each presentation. We will review performing the neurological exam including special maneovers. There will be plenty of time for hands-on practice, with real-time feedback and coaching from our expert instructors.

9:00amWelcome & Introduction; Overview of 4 Stations and Objectives for the Day | Galina Gheihman, MD and Tamara Kaplan, MD
9:15Rotation 1: Approach to Weakness | Tamara Kaplan, MD; Margaret Naclerio, PA-C; Denis Balaban, MD; Ariel Nowicki, PA-C; Galina Gheihman, MD
9:55BREAK
10:00Rotation 2: Approach to Dizziness | Tamara Kaplan, MD; Margaret Naclerio, PA-C; Denis Balaban, MD; Ariel Nowicki, PA-C; Galina Gheihman, MD
10:40BREAK
10:45Rotation 3: Approach to Altered Mental Status | Tamara Kaplan, MD; Margaret Naclerio, PA-C; Denis Balaban, MD; Ariel Nowicki, PA-C; Galina Gheihman, MD
11:25BREAK
11:30Rotation 4: Approach to Gait Testing | Tamara Kaplan, MD; Margaret Naclerio, PA-C; Denis Balaban, MD; Ariel Nowicki, PA-C; Galina Gheihman, MD
12:10pmBREAK
12:15Course Wrap-Up and Final Q&A | Tamara Kaplan, MD; Margaret Naclerio, PA-C; Denis Balaban, MD; Ariel Nowicki, PA-C; Galina Gheihman, MD
12:30pmAdjourn

Venue

Assembly Row/Live-Virtual
399 Revolution Drive
Somerville, MA 02145
United States
Live-Virtual: June 9-11, 2025
Additional In-Person Live Workshop: June 12, 2025 | Mass General Brigham, Assembly Row, Somerville, MA

Faculty

Course Directors:

Galina Gheihman, MD

Tamara Kaplan, MD

 

Faculty:

Kenda Alhadid, MD

Denis Balaban, MD

Sheena Baratono, MD, PhD

 Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD

Sarah B. Conway, MD

Emily A. Ferenczi, MD, PhD

Seth Gale, MD

George K. Harrold, MD

Joshua P. Klein, MD, PhD

Eudocia Q. Lee, MD, MPH

Jong Woo Lee, MD, PhD

Margaret Naclerio, PA-C

Simona Nedelcu, MD

Ariel Nowicki, PA-C

Meabh O’Hare, MD

Angela O'Neal, MD

Claus Reinsberger, MD

Alexis Roy, MD

Manali Sheth, MD

Samuel Snider, MD

Joome Suh, MD

Angeliki Vgontzas, MD

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Mass General Brigham 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.

 

Credit Designation Statements

AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
Mass General Brigham designates this live activity for a maximum of 24.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Physician Assistants
Mass General Brigham has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 24.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Available Credit

  • 24.25 AAPA Category I CME
  • 24.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 24.25 Participation

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Price

Cost:
$650.00
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MGB EMPLOYEES

40% Discount available for MGB employees, please enter your discount code to receive this at registration. If you do not have a discount code but are interested in the course, please reach out to jrodriquez@bwh.harvard.edu from your MGB email to request it.

Virtual Course + In-Person Workshop

Tuition TypeTuition Fee

Physician (MD/DO)

$1000

Nurse (RN/APRN), Physician Assistant, Allied Health Professional/Other

$700

Medical Student, Resident, or Fellow (Trainee)

$300

 

Virtual Course ONLY

Tuition TypeEarly Bird Tuition Fee (ends April 7)Regular Tuition (After April 7)

Physician (MD/DO)

$600

$650

Nurse (RN/APRN), Physician Assistant, Allied Health Professional/Other

$400

$450

Medical Student, Resident, or Fellow (Trainee)

$150

$200

 

In-Person Workshop ONLY

Tuition TypeTuition Fee

Physician (MD/DO)

$500

Nurse (RN/APRN), Physician Assistant, Allied Health Professional/Other

$400

Medical Student, Resident, or Fellow (Trainee)

$150

 

Cancellation Policy:
Registrations cancelled on or before May 26, 2025 will be refunded, less a $65 administrative fee. Registrations cancelled after May 26, 2025 will not be refunded.

Contact mgbcpd@mgb.org if you require assistance in cancelling your online registration.