Neurology Update Symposium set for Nov. 12


By Roman Petrowski, Office of Communications

Fifth Annual Neurology Update Symposium

Registration is open for the upcoming Fifth Annual UTHealth Houston Neurology Update Symposium, presented by the Department of Neurology, set for Nov. 12.

The event takes place between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the InterContinental Houston-Medical Center Hotel (6750 Main St.) and as an online webinar.

The symposium provides an evidence-based review on recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of common neurological disorders. The program includes topics on new migraine medications and how to use them in the management of patients with migraines, thalamic neuromodulation for the treatment of epilepsy, and evaluating new and emerging disease-modifying therapies for multiple sclerosis management and patient care.

Keynote speaker for the 2022 symposium is Peter Goadsby, MD, professor of neurology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Speakers from the Department of Neurology include, Pamela Blake, MD, director of the Headache Center of Greater Heights; Sandipan Pati Bankim Behari Pati, MD, associate professor; Mya Schiess, MD, professor and Adriana Blood Chair in Neurology; Elsa Rodarte, MD, movement disorders fellow; Rajesh Gupta, MD, assistant professor; and Aidan Azher, MD, assistant professor.

To view the program schedule and register, click here. For questions, contact Phillip Gonzales at phillip.gonzales@uth.tmc.edu.

Available Credits/Points
McGovern Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

McGovern Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 Hour(s) Attendance with No Credit. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

McGovern Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 Hour(s) NCPD (ANCC Contact Hours). Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.