The chapter often sponsors educational opportunities for physicians and other allied health professionals. The chapter also conducts in-service training programs and seminars for healthcare professionals in hospitals, long-term care facilities, independent living agencies and home health agencies.
These programs provide the opportunity to share the latest and most practical techniques, advice and information with professionals who interact daily with MS.
The Professional Resource Center expands the Society’s support of health professionals involved in the care of people with MS and their families.
An Overview of MS for Primary Care Physicians
A continuing medical education program
In addition to addressing acute medical concerns, people living with MS require comprehensive preventative services for MS symptom management. The family physician, internist, or other primary care clinician remains the most appropriate practitioner to meet these and other primary care needs in patients with MS.
A continuing education program, offering 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits of the American Medical Association was held on:
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 6:00 p.m at
Tango Grill
128 East Post Road
White Plains, New York
The Keynote Address was made by:
Mark Tullman, MD
Columbia University Multiple Sclerosis
Clinical Care Center
The Conference objectives were:
-describe the diagnosis and common symptoms of MS
-describe MS therapies, including those used to treat acute exacerbations and the disease modifying drugs
-identify and manage symptoms such as depression and sexual dysfunction
-recognize the appropriate use of vaccinations in people living with MS
To view the slide presentation click here or call 1-800-FIGHT-MS, option 2 for copies.