We are the primary resource for MS information for professionals. Our ultimate goal in educating and partnering with healthcare professionals is to enhance the access and quality of care available to people with MS. It is critical that medical professionals have access to the most recent and accurate research, treatment options and data about MS available.
Training opportunities
Grand Rounds:
The Chapter offers educational opportunities for medical professionals, long-term care facilities, and allied-health professionals. If your agency or facility is interested in scheduling an in-service, call us at 1-800-344-4867 and press 1 or email us.
Fellowships and Trainings:
The National MS Society offers fellowships and trainings for medical professionals interested in specializing in MS within their field. Learn more about these opportunities
Research
The National MS Society is actively working to find a cause and cure for MS.
Learn more about the research efforts of the Society
Clinical Trials:
Clinical trials are studies to determine if a treatment is safe and effective for MS. These studies can offer people with MS an opportunity to actively participate in the effort to end the devastating effects of this disease - but these studies must be conducted carefully to ensure the validity of the results. Here we provide resources for participating in studies, the latest news/results, and information about clinical research funded by the National MS Society. Download information about clinical trials. There are currently a variety of research studies being conducted in our chapter area. Learn more about these clinical trials.
Insurance difficulties for people with MS:
People with MS often encounter difficulties with coverage for their Disease Modifying Therapies. The National MS Society works to ensure that people living with MS have equal access to all Disease Modifying Therapies. If your patients are encountering difficulties with their prescriptions, please have them notify us by calling 1-800-344-4867 or email us.
Learn how to partner with us
Physician Referral Network:
The Chapter maintains a list of neurologists and physiatrists who see patients with MS. Should you wish to be added to this list, please complete a physician referral form and mail it to our office.
Professional Resource Center:
The National MS Society provides support to health professionals through the Professional Resource Center (PRC). The PRC offers a variety of opportunities to learn more about MS through up-to-date literature and by consulting with an MS expert in your field of care.
Publications and Chapter Newsletters:
Quarterly, chapter newsletters are mailed to clinics on our physician referral network. Additional publications, guidebooks and program listings can be ordered through our chapter. View a complete list of these publications
Regional MS Summit
Presented by the Greater Washington Chapter of the National MS Society in collaboration with the All America Chapter (serving Alaska, Idaho and Montana) as well as the Inland Northwest, Oregon and Utah Chapters. The MS Summit is designed for neurologists, physiatrists and nurse practitioners practicing in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Utah and Washington. Attendees received six Category I CME credits.
The most recent MS Summit took place in March 2009 in Seattle.
