SKILLS WORKSHOP
Saturday, April 13
12:00 p.m. MT
Topic: Neuro-ophthalmology and Neuro-vestibular Exam Lab
Presenter: Eric R. Eggenberger, DO, FAAN; Lindsey Blake DeLott, MD; Misha Pless, MD; Kathleen B. Digre, MD, FAAN; Heather Moss, MD, PhD, FAAN; Wayne T. Cornblath, MD, FAAN; John Pula, MD, FAAN; Jorge C. Kattah, MD, FAAN; Daniel R. Gold, DO; Deena Tajfirouz, MD
Summary: This lab aims to address the knowledge gap in neuro-ophthalmology and neuro-otology exams by providing hands-on training sessions covering various examination techniques, including acuity, color vision, fields, pupils, ocular alignment, pursuit and saccade assessment, nystagmus examination, ophthalmoscopy, and vestibular ocular reflex testing, facilitated by expert faculty to enhance residents' proficiency in these essential skills.
FULL-DAY COURSE
Saturday, April 13
8:00 a.m. MT
Topic: Neurology Update
Director: Stacey Clardy, MD, PhD, FAAN
Summary: This course provides a practical and interactive overview for neurology clinicians and allied health professionals of all levels, offering a comprehensive update on relevant areas of practice through a "brain dump" of information from specialty experts, aiming to equip participants with directly applicable knowledge for their practice settings.
8:50 a.m. MT
Topic: Dementia & Behavioral Neurology Updates
Presenter: Christine Cliatt Brown, MD
Summary: This presentation in the “Neurology Update” full-day course is focused on diagnosing and managing dementia and related behavioral disorders in clinical practice.
1:35 p.m. MT
Topic: Update in Autoimmune Neurology & Neuroimmunology
Presenter: Justin Abbatemarco, MD
Summary: This presentation in the “Neurology Update” full-day course is focused on autoimmune neurology and neuroimmunology.
2:05 p.m. MT
Topic: Advanced Imaging Modalities in mTBI
Presenter: Emily Dennis, PhD
Summary: This is a presentation in the “Sports Concussion” full-day course. It aims to equip participants with an understanding of updated evidence-based concussion guidelines, multidisciplinary approaches to concussion management, and insights into the diverse effects of concussion incidence, including acute, persistent, and long-term effects, along with an overview of current biomarkers for concussion.
3:40 p.m. MT
Topic: Update in Neuroinfectious Disease
Presenter: David Roman Renner, MD, FAAN
Summary: This presentation in the “Neurology Update” full-day course is focused on updates in neuroinfectious diseases.
Networking Session
Tuesday, April 16
2:00 p.m. MT
Topic: Informal Gathering for the AAN Spine Section
Presenter: Ligia V. Onofrei, MD; Ajay K. Misra, MD
Summary: This networking event is an in-person event for AAN spine professionals.
Wednesday, April 17
12:00 p.m. MT
Topic: Educational Approaches to Neurogenetic Counseling and Testing: Cases, Models, and Metaphors
Presenter: Jacinda B. Sampson, MD, PhD
Summary: This section of the “Neurology Education: Roundtable Lunch Potpourri: 10 Tables and 10 Topics” networking session focused on educational approaches to neurogenetic counseling and testing.
Society Spotlight
Monday, April 15
2:20 p.m. MT
Topic: Astrocyte-targeted Gene Therapy Demonstrates Safety and Efficacy in Two Murine Models of Vanishing White Matter Disease
Presenter: Joshua Bonkowsky, MD, PhD
Summary: This society spotlight provided an overview of the cutting-edge science of hot topics in child neurology in partnership with the Child Neurology Society.
Other
Monday, April 15
4:15 p.m. MT
Topic: RFS Career Compass: Guidance from RFS Alumni
Directors: Luca Bartolini, MD, FAAN; Stacey Clardy, MD, PhD, FAAN; Sashank Prasad, MD
Summary: In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Resident & Fellow Section (RFS), the RFS is hosting an alumni panel composed of neurologists from a variety of careers who will share lessons learned from their career journeys, including career advice for trainees and how involvement in the RFS helped launch their careers. They will also highlight opportunities for career growth and development for trainees beyond the RFS.