56th UCSF Annual Recent Advances in Neurology 2023 (Videos + Syllabus)

Overview

The 56th UCSF Annual Recent Advances in Neurology 2023 (Videos + Syllabus) presents a comprehensive review of clinical neurology with a focus on recent advancements and improvements in patient management. This course targets practicing neurologists and addresses current concepts alongside new developments in neurologic disorders.

On-demand neurology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.
Format: 10 Videos + 28 PDFs
Total size: 7.33 GB

Agenda

This course consists of recorded sessions from the annual meeting, covering a wide range of relevant neurology topics selected based on practicing physicians’ needs.

• Welcome and Introductions — S. Andrew Josephson, MD
• Movement Disorders: Advances in Management — Jill L. Ostrem, MD and Caroline M. Tanner, MD, PhD
• Epilepsy Management 2023 — Page B. Pennell, MD
• Neuroimmunology 2023: Management as the Treatment Era Hits 30 — Ari J. Green, MD, MCR; Joanne Guo, MD; Lauren M. Oommen, DO
• Contemporary Best Practices for the Management of Epilepsy During Reproductive Years — Page B. Pennell, MD
• Brachial and Lumbosacral Neuropathies — Ann N. Poncelet, MD; Noriko T.B. Anderson, MD, MPH
• New Ideas in Chronic Headache Diagnosis and Management — Morris Levin, MD
• Neuromuscular Case Studies: Clinical, Radiologic and Physiologic Correlation — Mark A. Terrelonge, MD, MPH; Laura K. Rosow, MD
• Child Neurology Pearls for the Adult Neurologist — Audrey Foster-Barber, MD, PhD
• Restoring Words Through a Speech Neuroprosthesis — Edward F. Chang, MD
• Advances in Treatment and Prevention of Stroke — Wade S. Smith, MD, PhD; S. Andrew Josephson, MD; Nerissa U. Ko, MD, MAS; J. Claude Hemphill III, MD, MAS
• An Interactive Session: Difficult Diagnosis — John W. Engstrom, MD; Liza H. Ashbrook, MD; Ian O. Bledsoe, MD, MS; Jennifer L. Clarke, MD, MPH; Cameron G. Dietiker, MD; Tina T. Shih, MD; Maggie W. Waung, MD, PhD
• Neurodegenerative Diseases: New Frontiers in Diagnosis and Management — Aimee W. Kao, MD, PhD; Gil D. Rabinovici, MD
• Neurologic Involvement of Infectious Diseases — Felicia Chow, MD, MAS
• Clinical Problem Solving Exercise: Dueling Neurohospitalists — Megan B. Richie, MD; Elizabeth C. Hamid, MD

Objectives

Topics were chosen based on consultations with UCSF faculty and practicing physicians, reflecting a need for practice-based knowledge. This program is intended to enhance competence and clinical practice in neurology by enabling attendees to:

• Apply new concepts related to epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, aging, and movement disorders in clinical practice;
• Recognize and select appropriate diagnostic and management approaches for stroke, multiple sclerosis, headache, and dementia, applying best practices for their care.

Speakers

• S. Andrew Josephson, MD
• Jill L. Ostrem, MD
• Caroline M. Tanner, MD, PhD
• Page B. Pennell, MD
• Ari J. Green, MD, MCR
• Joanne Guo, MD
• Lauren M. Oommen, DO
• Ann N. Poncelet, MD
• Noriko T.B. Anderson, MD, MPH
• Morris Levin, MD
• Mark A. Terrelonge, MD, MPH
• Laura K. Rosow, MD
• Audrey Foster-Barber, MD, PhD
• Edward F. Chang, MD
• Wade S. Smith, MD, PhD
• Nerissa U. Ko, MD, MAS
• J. Claude Hemphill III, MD, MAS
• John W. Engstrom, MD
• Liza H. Ashbrook, MD
• Ian O. Bledsoe, MD, MS
• Jennifer L. Clarke, MD, MPH
• Cameron G. Dietiker, MD
• Tina T. Shih, MD
• Maggie W. Waung, MD, PhD
• Aimee W. Kao, MD, PhD
• Gil D. Rabinovici, MD
• Felicia Chow, MD, MAS
• Megan B. Richie, MD
• Elizabeth C. Hamid, MD

Target Audience

This course is designed for practicing neurologists seeking to update and reinforce their knowledge in recent advances within clinical neurology. It is also suitable for neurology fellows and other healthcare professionals involved in neurological patient care aiming to enhance their clinical expertise.

Why This Topic Matters

The 56th UCSF Annual Recent Advances in Neurology 2023 (Videos + Syllabus) offers critical updates in clinical neurology that support improved patient management and decision-making. It encompasses essential knowledge in conditions such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, headache, and neurodegenerative diseases, reflecting the dynamic nature of neurology practice.

MedHub Central provides access to this specialized neurology education, helping professionals maintain and strengthen their clinical skills through a structured review of significant recent advances. This course supports the continued professional development of neurologists by delivering expert insights aligned with current clinical needs.