Harvard Neurology for the Non-Neurologist 2022

Overview

Harvard Neurology for the Non-Neurologist 2022 is a comprehensive on-demand neurology education course originally delivered as a live virtual lecture series from June 20 to June 22, 2022. It offers clinicians the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and competence in key areas of clinical neurology, emphasizing practical diagnosis and management of neurological symptoms and disorders encountered in general practice.

On-demand neurology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This course features expert-led presentations that cover a broad range of neurological topics relevant to non-neurologists. The curriculum combines didactic lectures with Q&A sessions, enabling interaction and clarification of clinical concepts.

• Introduction — Sashank Prasad, M.D.
• Clinical Neuroanatomy for Non-Neurologists — Sashank Prasad, M.D.
• Q&A
• The Neurological Exam — Martin A. Samuels, M.D.
• Q&A
• Headache — Angeliki Vgontzas, M.D.
• Q&A
• Cases in Hospital Neurology and Neuroimaging for the Non-Neurologist — Joshua P. Klein, M.D., Ph.D.
• Q&A
• Integrative Methods for Treating Headache and Pain — Carolyn A. Bernstein, M.D.
• Q&A
• Disorders of the Peripheral Nervous System — Christopher T. Doughty, M.D.
• Q&A
• Common Entrapment Neuropathies — Joome Suh, M.D.
• Q&A with Course Directors
• Recognizing and Managing Acute Stroke — Samuel B. Snider, M.D.
• Q&A
• Stroke Prevention and Social Impact of Stroke — Amar Dhand, M.D., D.Phil
• Q&A
• The Dizzy Patient — Martin A. Samuels, M.D.
• Q&A
• Women’s Neurology — Mary Angela O’Neal, M.D.
• Q&A
• Below the Belt Neurology — Tamara B. Kaplan, M.D.
• Q&A
• Epilepsy — Ellen J. Bubrick, M.D.
• Q&A
• Window to the Brain: Neurologic Causes of Visual Loss — Sashank Prasad, M.D.
• Q&A with Course Directors
• Cognitive Disorders — Kirk R. Daffner, M.D.
• Q&A
• Parkinsonism — Emily A. Ferenczi, M.D., Ph.D.
• Q&A
• Functional Neurologic Disorders — Barbara A. Dworetzky, M.D.
• Q&A
• Back and Neck Pain — Shamik Bhattacharyya, M.D.
• Q&A
• Cases in Cancer Neurology — Jose R. McFaline Figueroa, M.D., Ph.D.
• Q&A
• Demyelinating Disease — Sarah B. Conway, M.D.
• Q&A
• Disorders of Consciousness — Martin A. Samuels, M.D.
• Q&A
• Clinical Pearls In Neurology — Tamara B. Kaplan, M.D.
• Q&A with Course Directors

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Recognize how to diagnose and differentiate common neurological problems such as headache and dementia.
• Analyze the most common neurological symptoms such as tremors and dizziness.
• Apply optimal care to patients with neurological problems who do not require referral to a neurologist.
• Identify ways to provide self-management support to patients with chronic neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis.
• Diagnose and communicate the diagnosis of functional neurologic disorders.

Speakers

• Sashank Prasad, M.D.
• Martin A. Samuels, M.D.
• Angeliki Vgontzas, M.D.
• Joshua P. Klein, M.D., Ph.D.
• Carolyn A. Bernstein, M.D.
• Christopher T. Doughty, M.D.
• Joome Suh, M.D.
• Samuel B. Snider, M.D.
• Amar Dhand, M.D., D.Phil
• Mary Angela O’Neal, M.D.
• Tamara B. Kaplan, M.D.
• Ellen J. Bubrick, M.D.
• Kirk R. Daffner, M.D.
• Emily A. Ferenczi, M.D., Ph.D.
• Barbara A. Dworetzky, M.D.
• Shamik Bhattacharyya, M.D.
• Jose R. McFaline Figueroa, M.D., Ph.D.
• Sarah B. Conway, M.D.

Target Audience

This course is designed for Primary Care Physicians, Specialty Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Psychologists. It is also relevant for physicians practicing in a variety of other specialties seeking to enhance their understanding of clinical neurology.

Why This Topic Matters

Harvard Neurology for the Non-Neurologist 2022 addresses the essential need for non-neurologist clinicians to accurately diagnose and manage neurological conditions in diverse healthcare settings. Strengthening expertise in neurology improves clinical confidence and supports timely patient care decisions.

This course, presented through MedHub Central, offers current, clinically relevant neurology education tailored to the non-specialist practitioner, reinforcing foundational knowledge and practical approaches across the neurology spectrum.