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Fundamentals of Multiple Sclerosis Care

Available for credits through September 1, 2026
Fundamentals of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Care offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach in the diagnosis and management of MS.

Moderators:
Constance B. Easterling, RN, MSN, APRN, MSCN
Beverly Layton, RN, BSN, MSCN

  • FUNDAMENTALS OF MS CARE – PART 1
    • Welcome and Overview of Program
      Constance B. Easterling, RN, MSN, APRN, MSCN
    • The Natural History of MS (Epidemiology, Immunology, Pathophysiology)
      Bruce Cohen, MD
    • Making the Diagnosis (Disease Mimics, Use of Paraclinical Tools)
      Derrick Robertson, MD
    • Pediatric MS Management and Transition to Adult Care
      Yolanda Wheeler, PhD, CRNP, CPNP-AC, MSCN
    • Use and Effectiveness of Marijuana in MS: Research Update
      Anthony Feinstein, MD, PhD, FRCPC
  • FUNDAMENTALS OF MS CARE – PART 2
    • Welcome and Overview
      Constance B. Easterling, RN, MSN, APRN, MSCN
    • Primary Progressive MS: Diagnosis, Clinical Course, and Management
      Patricia K. Coyle, MD, FAAN, FANA
    • MRI Mimics in the Diagnosis of MS
      David Li, MD
    • Women’s Issues in MS
      Anna Shah, MD
    • Shared Decision Making in Treatment Selection
      Patricia Pagnotta, APRN, MSN, CNRN, MSCN
  • FUNDAMENTALS OF MS CARE – PART 3
    CURRENT THERAPIES, APPROACHES TO CARE WITH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM
    Beverly Layton, RN, BSN, MSCN, Moderator
    • Welcome and Overview
      Beverly Layton, RN, BSN, MSCN
    • Approaches to Disease Modifying Therapy in RRMS
      John Rinker II, MD
    • Behind the Scenes of Therapy and Changing Disease Course
      Crystal Wright, AGPCNP-BC, MSCN
    • Branded, Generic and Biosimiliar Options- The Pharmacist Approach to Emerging Treatment Options
      Erica Goff, PharmD, BCPS, MSCS
    • Separating Clinical Nutrition from Clickbait. Evidence-Based Nutrition Recommendations for (PwMS) People with Multiple Sclerosis
      Mona Bostick, RDN, LDN, MSCS
  • FUNDAMENTALS OF MS CARE – PART 4
    CLINIC COORDINATION, CARE OF THE PATIENT WITH CO-MORBIDITIES AND CARING FOR MEN WITH MS 
    • Welcome and Overview
      Beverly Layton, RN, BSN, MSCN
    • Clinic Coordination: How to Survive in this Changing Environment
      Tomicka McMillion, DNP, RN, MSCN
    • Comorbidities and Multiple Sclerosis
      Sara Schaefer, NP-BC, CNRN, MSCN
    • Caring for Men with Multiple Sclerosis
      Jeffrey Hernandez, DNP, APRN, MSCN
    • Case Studies
      Panel

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MAY 28 – 31
PHOENIX, ARIZONA