13th Annual Myasthenia Gravis Conference: Patient Education Day - LIVE (In-Person)

Houston, TX US
October 22, 2022

LIVE (In-Person) attendance (LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE)

Presented by the Houston Methodist Neurological Institute

This program is to provide an overview of acquired autoimmune myasthenia gravis to affected patients, patient family and care providers in order to provide patient ability to self- advocate for appropriate treatment and management by their health care professionals and within the system of medicine and research. In addition, the conference is to provide an opportunity for networking among patients for community support and formal advocacy.

FEES

REGISTRATION TYPE

FEE

          Health Care Professional             

$20

          All Others

Free

Target Audience

Patients with MG, family members, care providers, friends of MG patients. Allied health professionals including SW, RT, OT, PT, speech therapy.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
• Explain the clinical presentations and progression of myasthenia gravis and associated comorbidities
• Discuss current therapies for the symptomatic and disease treatment of these disorders
• Describe emerging therapies and research outcomes for these disorders
• Discuss the respiratory evaluation and management of myasthenia gravis and provide recommendations to effectively access appropriate medical care in the acute setting
• Provide opportunity for networking and exchange of information among patients and promote advocacy within the MG patient community

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.50 Occupational Therapy
    13th Annual Myasthenia Gravis Conference: Patient Education Day - LIVE (In-Person) is a TOTA Approved Course from Thu, 09/22/2022 - 6:00am to Mon, 11/21/2022 - 6:00am
  • 3.50 Physical Therapy
    This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 3.50 CCUs for PTs and PTAs.
  • 3.50 Social Work
    The program has been approved for 3.50 CE contact hours for Social Workers through the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • 3.50 Speech Language Pathologists
    This program has been approved for 3.50 clock hours of continuing education credit by the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA). TSHA approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
Course opens: 
09/22/2022
Course expires: 
11/21/2022
Event starts: 
10/22/2022 - 8:00am CDT
Event ends: 
10/22/2022 - 12:00pm CDT
Cost:
$20.00
Part of: 
13th Annual Myasthenia Gravis Conference: Patient Education Day
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Friday, October 21, 2022  
TIMEPRESENTATIONSPEAKER(S)
7:00 AMRegistration and Breakfast 
8:00 AMWelcomeSheetal Shroff, MD
8:10 AMOverview of Myasthenia GravisSheetal Shroff, MD
8:50 AMQ & A Discussion 
9:00 AMManagement of Acute Exacerbations and Crisis from the Perspective of the Health Care ProviderAshley Anderson, MD
9:30 AMQ & A Discussion 
9:40 AMBREAK 
10:00 AMCurrent and Future Treatments Myasthenia GravisAmanda Guidon, MD
11:00 AMQ & A Discussion 
11:30 PMAdjournment
   
   
Saturday, October 22, 2022  
TIMEPRESENTATIONSPEAKER(S)
7:00 AMRegistration and Breakfast 
8:00 AMWelcomeSheetal Shroff, MD
8:05 AMOverview of Myasthenia GravisSheetal Shroff, MD
8:35 AMQ & A Discussion 
8:45 AMManagement of Acute Exacerbations and Crisis Ashley Anderson, MD
9:15 AMQ & A Discussion 
9:25 AMRespiratory Issues in Myasthenic Disease and Management  Michelle Cao, MD
10:00 AMQ & A Discussion 
10:10 AMBREAK 
10:30 AMNavigating the ER: From the perspective of the ER physician and NeurologistAmanda Guidon, MD
11:00 AMQ & A Discussion 
11:10 AMCurrent and Future Treatments Myasthenia GravisEricka Greene, MD
11:40 AMQ & A Discussion 
12:00 PMAdjournment
Houston Methodist Research Institute
6670 Bertner Avenue
John F. Bookout Auditorium, 2nd Floor
Houston, TX 77030
United States
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In-person attendance will be held in the John F. Bookout Auditorium, 2nd Floor, Houston Methodist Research Institute, 6670 Bertner Avenue. 

 

COURSE DIRECTORS

 

Ericka Green, MD, FAAN

The Sumner Family Chair in Neuromuscular Research, Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology
Professor of Clinical Neurology, Academic Institute
Associate Clinical Member, Research Institute
Program Director, Neurology Residency and Neuromuscular Medicine Residency, Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College

 

Sheetal Shroff, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology, Academic Institute
Assistant Clinical Member, Research Institute
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College

 

GUEST FACULTY

 

Michelle Cao, MD

Neurology & Neurological Sciences Clinical Associate Professor
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences- Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine

 

Amanda Guidon, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Program Director, Partners Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship
Director, MGH Myasthenia Gravis Clinic
Massachusetts General Hospital

 

HOUSTON METHODIST FACULTY

 

Ashley Anderson, MD, MPH

Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurology
Neuromuscular Clinic
Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology

 

Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants

This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 7.0 total CCUs for PTs

and PTAs if attendance is recorded both days. Friday CCUs total 3.5. Saturday CCUs total 3.5.

 

Occupational Therapists

This activity has been approved for 7.0 hours of OT Education by The Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners. Friday CCUs total 3.5. Saturday CCUs total 3.5

 

Speech-Language Pathologists

This program has been approved for 7.0 clock hours of continuing education credit by the Texas Speech-Language Hearing Association (TSHA) if attendance is recorded both days. Friday CCUs total 3.5. Saturday CCUs total 3.5.

 

Social Workers

Houston Methodist designates this activity for 3.5 CEUs for the first day, 3.5 CEUs for the second day, and a total 7.0 CEUs if attended both days for social work. This offering complies with section 781.509 of the rules of The Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners www.bhec.texas.gov

 

*CE credits for CME, CNE and RT will only be awarded for attending the Health Care Professionals Day Conference on Friday, October 21, 2022.

Available Credit

  • 3.50 Occupational Therapy
    13th Annual Myasthenia Gravis Conference: Patient Education Day - LIVE (In-Person) is a TOTA Approved Course from Thu, 09/22/2022 - 6:00am to Mon, 11/21/2022 - 6:00am
  • 3.50 Physical Therapy
    This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 3.50 CCUs for PTs and PTAs.
  • 3.50 Social Work
    The program has been approved for 3.50 CE contact hours for Social Workers through the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • 3.50 Speech Language Pathologists
    This program has been approved for 3.50 clock hours of continuing education credit by the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA). TSHA approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

Price

Cost:
$20.00
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FEES

REGISTRATION TYPE

FEE

          Health Care Professional             

$20

          All Others

Free