Regional MS Summit

Registration

Registration for the event can be performed online, over the phone, or by mail/fax. There is a fee to attend.

To register by phone, please call 310-481-1131.
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Presentation Topics

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Welcome & Update on National MS Society
New Insights into MS Clinical Course From the Topographical Model and Functional Reserve
Health and Wellness in MS
Occupational Therapy Interventions for Management of Stress and Fatigue
in Multiple Sclerosis
Research Update 2019
Exercise and MS
Controversies in MS — Stopping DMTs
DMT Management in MS — Practice Guideline Recommendations for Current and Emerging Disease Modifying Therapies
Cognition and MS
Case Presentations (2) — Ask for cases in regard to: comorbidities, ethnic/racial disparities

Keynote Speaker

Stephen Krieger, MD
New Insights into MS Clinical Course From the Topographical Model and Functional Reserve

Neurologist at The Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for MS at Mount Sinai Hospital. Associate Professor in Neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Krieger proposed the Topographical Model of MS in 2015. Recipient of the 2006 of American Academy of Neurology Scholarship, Sylvia Lawry Fellowship in clinical research from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and A.B. Baker Teaching Recognition Award.

Intended Audience

The Regional MS Summit is designed for neurologists, physiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and others who specifically focus on treatment of multiple sclerosis. Other disciplines are also welcome to attend. To uphold the integrity of the conference, this event is free of commercial bias and industry employees are prohibited from attending.

Course Description

The education course has been designed with the goal to increase knowledge in health care providers regarding both basic underlying concepts as well as symptom management for MS, with the ultimate goal to optimize patient management and outcome.

Planning Committee

— Chair —
Carrie Hersh, DO, MSc

— Co-Chair —
Barbara Giesser, MD

— Members —

Carole Bender, LCSW
Margaret Burnett, MD

Rebecca Cunningham, OTD, OTR/L
Jack Florin, MD
Audrey Goldman, LCSW
Andrea Hanssen, RN
Le Hua, MD
Elizabeth Morrison-Banks, MD, MSed

Mark Morrow, MD

Feedback about the Regional MS Summit from previous participants:

Non-biased, scientifically validated. Very useful for my daily practice. Commercial-free, honest discussion. Great to have so many MS minds in one room. Excellent focus on clinical applications of research and evidence-based medicine. The presenters did a very thorough job reviewing literature and were willing to share their personal approaches. All usable information, variety of topics. One of the BEST conferences I've attended.

Our ultimate goal in educating and partnering with healthcare professionals is to enhance the access and quality of care available to people living with MS.

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