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2009 Professional Conference

Learn. Connect. Share.
MOVE OTHERS

Friday, Nov. 20
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sheraton Bloomington Hotel

Up to six contact hours • $75

Health care, mental health, rehabilitation and social service professionals have the opportunity to learn, exchange ideas and address MS-related topics including advances in MS treatment, current MS research, different comprehensive care models and more. This track meets the continuing education requirements for doctors, nurses, mental health and rehabilitation professionals. Register online now.

Questions? Contact Steve Korngable at 612-335-7974 or skorngable@mssociety.org.

Schedule (7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.)
7:30–8:30 a.m. Check-in and continental breakfast
8:30–8:45 a.m. Welcome
8:45–10 a.m. Multiple sclerosis: overview and treatment, Gary Birnbaum, M.D.
10:15–10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m.–noon Panel discussion: Working together — the MS team, Jonathan Calkwood, M.D., Brenda Brelje, RN, MSCN, Heather Svenson, LSW, MSCS, MSSMC, Gary Beaver, D.O., Melissa Zakula Rosin RN, MSCN
Noon–1 p.m. Networking lunch
1–2:30 p.m. Meet the experts — MS roundtables and case studies, Gary Birnbaum, M.D., Gary Beaver, D.O., Jonathan Calkwood, M.D., Lisa Davidson, M.D., Gareth Parry, M.B., Ch.B., F.R.A.C.P. and Michael Sethna, Ph.D., M.D.
2:30–2:45 p.m. Break
2:45–4:15 p.m. Research update with Claudia Luchinetti, M.D., Gary Birnbaum, M.D., Gareth Parry, M.B., Ch.B., F.R.A.C.P
4:15–4:30 p.m. Closing remarks and program evaluation