Neurology for Non-Neurologists 2020

Overview

Neurology for Non-Neurologists 2020 offers comprehensive coverage of key neurological topics tailored for healthcare professionals who do not specialize in neurology. This on-demand course presents detailed discussions on common neurological complaints, movement disorders, epilepsy, stroke, neuro-oncology, pain management, sleep disturbances, and other relevant subjects to strengthen clinical knowledge and diagnostic confidence.

On-demand neurology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This curriculum includes expert-led presentations organized by clinical themes, addressing practical approaches to neurological conditions.

• Patient Complaints
• Numbness and Spells — David M. Pilgrim, MD
• Approach to the Dizzy Patient — Martin A. Samuels, MD
• Treating the Dizzy Patient — Martin A. Samuels, MD
• Tremors — Abby Olsen, MD, PhD
• Gait Disorders — Abby Olsen, MD, PhD
• Behavioral Neurology
• Neuropsychological Evaluation — Doreen M. Rentz, PsyD
• Behavioral Abnormalities — Scott McGinnis, MD
• New Treatments for Dementia — Gad A. Marshall, MD
• Delirium and Confusion — Joshua P. Klein, MD, PhD, FANA, FASN, FAAN
• Disorders of Attention and Executive Function — Kirk R. Daffner, MD
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — David K. Urion, MD, FAAN
• Epilepsy and Seizures
• Epilepsy — Tracey A. Milligan, MD, MS
• Seizures as a Symptom of Systemic Disease — Tracey A. Milligan, MD, MS, FAAN
• How to Choose the Initial Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) — Jong Woo Lee, MD
• Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Epilepsy — Ellen J. Bubrick, MD
• Functional Seizures — Barbara A. Dworetzky, MD
• Clinical Neurophysiology of the Nervous System — Shahram Khoshbin, MD
• Movement Disorders
• Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders — Edison K. Miyawaki, MD
• Hypokinetic Movement Disorders — Edison K. Miyawaki, MD
• Parkinsonism — Jordan D. Paulson, MD
• Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Movement Disorders — Michael T. Hayes, MD
• Nerve and Muscle Disorders
• Neuropathy: What You Should Know — Christopher Doughty, MD
• Myopathy: What You Should Know — Christopher Doughty, MD
• Stroke
• Stroke: Primary and Secondary Prevention and Treatment — Galen V. Henderson, MD
• Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke — Galen V. Henderson, MD, FNCS
• Hemorrhagic Strokes — Matthew Bevers, MD, PhD
• Neurological Infections
• Meningitis — Steven K. Feske, MD
• Infectious Encephalitis — Steven K. Feske, MD
• HIV Neurology — Nagagopal Venna, MD
• Neuro-Ophthalmology
• Window to the Brain: Neurological Causes of Visual Loss — Sashank Prasad, MD
• Eye Movement Disorders — Robert M. Mallery, MD
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis — James Stankiewicz, MD
• Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis — James Stankiewicz, MD
• Neuro-Oncology
• Update on Primary CNS Lymphoma — Tracy Batchelor, MD, MPH
• Primary Brain Tumors — Lakshmi Nayak, MD
• Neurological Problems in Systemic Cancer — Eudocia Quant Lee, MD
• Pain
• Managing Chronic Pain — Victor Wang, MD
• Use of Injections to Treat Pain Syndromes — Victor Wang, MD
• Complementary and Integrative Medicine for Pain and Headache — Carolyn A. Bernstein, MD, FAHS
• Neck and Arm Pain — Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD
• Low Back Pain — Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD
• Primary Headaches Syndromes — Rebecca C. Burch, MD
• Headache as a Symptom of Systemic Disease — Rebecca C. Burch, MD
• Sleep Disturbances
• Recognizing and Diagnosing Sleep Disorders — Milena Pavlova, MD, FAASM
• Treatment of Sleep Disorders — Milena Pavlova, MD, FAASM
• Neurology Below the Belt
• Neurology Below the Belt: Neurogenic Bladder — Tamara B. Kaplan, MD
• Sexual Dysfunction in Neurologic Disease — Tamara B. Kaplan, MD
• Special Topics
• Principles of Neuro-Imaging — Joshua P. Klein, MD, PhD, FANA, FASN, FAAN
• Principles of Hospital Neurology — Joshua P. Klein, MD, PhD, FANA, FASN, FAAN
• The Neurology of Alcohol — Michael E. Charness, MD
• Neurological Complications of Substance Use Disorder — Nagagopal Venna, MD
• Neurology of Vitamin Deficiency – Fat-Soluble Vitamins — Martin A. Samuels, MD
• Neurology of Vitamin Deficiency – Water-Soluble Vitamins — Martin A. Samuels, MD
• Autoimmune Disorders in Neurology — Henrikas Vaitkevicius, MD
• Concussion — William J. Mullally, MD
• Functional Neurological Disorders — Mary Angela O’Neal, MD
• Women’s Neurology — Mary Angela O’Neal, MD
• Spinal Cord Disorders — Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD
• Principles of the Use of Autonomic Testing in Neurology — Peter Novak, MD, PhD
• Neurological Complications of COVID-19 — Henrikas Vaitkevicius, MD

Speakers

This educational offering features presentations by a distinguished group of neurologists and neuroscientists, each specializing in focused areas of neurology relevant to non-neurologists. Speaker expertise spans patient symptomatology, behavioral neurology, epilepsy, movement disorders, stroke, neuro-oncology, and other subspecialties, contributing to a comprehensive learning experience.

Target Audience

This course is designed for healthcare professionals outside of neurology, including primary care physicians, internists, emergency medicine clinicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other allied health providers seeking to enhance their understanding of neurological disorders for improved patient care.

Why This Topic Matters

Neurology for Non-Neurologists 2020 addresses the practical needs of clinicians who encounter neurological symptoms but do not have specialized training in neurology. By focusing on common neurological presentations and management approaches, this course supports increased clinical competence within general medical practice.

MedHub Central provides this timely neurology education to strengthen professional expertise in neurology across specialties, improving patient evaluation and collaborative care. This course aligns with the ongoing demand for accessible, clinically relevant neurology knowledge in non-neurologist settings.