Professional education calendar
The National MS Society provides a variety of professional education opportunities for healthcare providers. See below for a comprehensive list and visit our
professional education calendar to view upcoming virtual, online and in-person events. Offerings with CME/CE are noted below and on the calendar.
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ECHO MS increases the capacity of neurologists to diagnose and manage patients with multiple sclerosis. The program establishes an innovative peer-to-peer professional knowledge sharing network through a six month
12 CE cohort.
Health Equity in Multiple Sclerosis Training
Recent opportunities have been made available to MS healthcare providers to better understand and address health inequities and social determinants of health in clinical care. The National MS Society has a vetted collection of programs that highlight health equity strategy implementation, further describe unmet needs in MS and provide a scoping review of health equity.
National MS Society Program:
Presented by:
Lilyana Amezcua, MD- USC
Mitzi Joi Williams, MD- Joi Life Wellness Group Multiple Sclerosis Center
Additional relevant articles:
CME Programs:
The
Consortium of MS Centers (CMSC) is the leading organization for multidisciplinary MS professional education in North America. We are excited to partner with the CMSC on several professional education activities. In addition, we are pleased to provide a link to the official journal of the CMSC, the
International Journal on MS Care, a peer-reviewed international publication focusing on multiple sclerosis and related autoimmune disorders of the central nervous system. Every issue of the International Journal on MS Care has one article which offers
free CE credit.
A collaboration between the VA MS Centers of Excellence and the National MS Society. This
CME/CE webinar series provides a free, accessible educational opportunity for health care clinicians involved in the care of patients with MS with the aim of improving MS knowledge and patient outcomes.
Mental Health Discussion Calls
Bi-monthly (every other month) interactive discussion calls for the education, information and engagement of mental health professionals working with individuals and families living with MS. View the details
here.
Pediatric Difficult Case Webinars
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the United States Network for Pediatric MS Centers invite you to a monthly Difficult Case Webinar to discuss difficult cases of pediatric MS or other suspected demyelinating diseases.
Click here to learn more.
Multiple Sclerosis and Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Approach to Care
MS and Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Approach to Care is an on-demand webinar series targeted to rehabilitation providers (OTs, PTs, SLPs). The rehabilitation series covers MS pathophysiology, medical management, and symptom management of the disease, rehabilitation neurological assessment and intervention and recommended exercises, and an overview of the National MS Society and related community resources.
Introduction to MS: Online Course for Fitness & Wellness Professionals
This course is a resource for fitness and wellness professionals, including aquatics instructors, yoga teachers, personal trainers and other professionals who want to learn more about MS. It provides an overview of the disease and offers specific strategies for working with a diverse MS population. Access the course
here.
Clinical Fellows Difficult Case Webinars
An opportunity for fellows across the country to present cases and receive feedback from other fellows and renowned faculty. Visit our
Clinical Fellows page to learn more.
The National MS Society partnered with the International Organization of MS Nurses (IOMSN) to provide a comprehensive multiple sclerosis nursing update exploring concepts underlying clinical practice of an MS nurse and study reference materials and preparatory resources. Presented by Meagan A. Adamson, DNP, FNP-BC, MSCN of The Neurology Center of Fairfax, LTD. View the recording
here.