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13th Annual Myasthenia Gravis Conference: Patient Education Day - LIVE (In-Person)
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
Friday, October 21, 2022 | ||
TIME | PRESENTATION | SPEAKER(S) |
7:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast | |
8:00 AM | Welcome | Sheetal Shroff, MD |
8:10 AM | Overview of Myasthenia Gravis | Sheetal Shroff, MD |
8:50 AM | Q & A Discussion | |
9:00 AM | Management of Acute Exacerbations and Crisis from the Perspective of the Health Care Provider | Ashley Anderson, MD |
9:30 AM | Q & A Discussion | |
9:40 AM | BREAK | |
10:00 AM | Current and Future Treatments Myasthenia Gravis | Amanda Guidon, MD |
11:00 AM | Q & A Discussion | |
11:30 PM | Adjournment | |
Saturday, October 22, 2022 | ||
TIME | PRESENTATION | SPEAKER(S) |
7:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast | |
8:00 AM | Welcome | Sheetal Shroff, MD |
8:05 AM | Overview of Myasthenia Gravis | Sheetal Shroff, MD |
8:35 AM | Q & A Discussion | |
8:45 AM | Management of Acute Exacerbations and Crisis | Ashley Anderson, MD |
9:15 AM | Q & A Discussion | |
9:25 AM | Respiratory Issues in Myasthenic Disease and Management | Michelle Cao, MD |
10:00 AM | Q & A Discussion | |
10:10 AM | BREAK | |
10:30 AM | Navigating the ER: From the perspective of the ER physician and Neurologist | Amanda Guidon, MD |
11:00 AM | Q & A Discussion | |
11:10 AM | Current and Future Treatments Myasthenia Gravis | Ericka Greene, MD |
11:40 AM | Q & A Discussion | |
12:00 PM | Adjournment |
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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 |
The Sumner Family Chair in Neuromuscular Research, Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology |
Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology, Academic Institute |
GUEST FACULTY |
Neurology & Neurological Sciences Clinical Associate Professor |
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School |
HOUSTON METHODIST FACULTY |
Neuromuscular Medicine, 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 Therapy13th 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 TherapyThis activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 3.50 CCUs for PTs and PTAs.
- 3.50 Speech Language PathologistsThis 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
STEPS TO REGISTER:
- STEP 1 - Choose the appropriate fee and click the "Add to Cart" button to complete the checkout process.
- STEP 2 - Once enrolled, click the link of the activity format for which you enrolled (the Status should say "In progress") and then click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.
FEES
REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
Health Care Professional | $20 |
All Others | Free |