2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, AOTA, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE For people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), transitioning to the use of a wheelchair can be a very difficult decision to make. The task of obtaining one is even more daunting for patients and clinicians alike. Given the variable and progressive nature of MS, …
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Managing Non-Multiple Sclerosis Patients in a Multiple Sclerosis Practice: Rare Neuroimmunological Disorders – Everything You Need to Know Part 3
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, RD, IPCE This session will introduce participants to the biologic and clinical basics of rare neuroimmune conditions such as neuromyelitis optic, anti-MOG associated disorder, autoimmune encephalitis, myelitis, neurosarcoidosis and stiff person syndrome. Participants will be educated about diagnostic criteria and appropriate …
MS in Underserved Populations: Understanding Needs and Improving Outcomes
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, RD, IPCE Multiple sclerosis outcomes are influenced by far more than disease biology alone. Social determinants of health—including access to care, insurance coverage, transportation, employment, education, social support, and health system design—play a critical role in shaping when MS is diagnosed, …
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Whitaker Platform Session
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, RD, IPCE This platform session will feature cutting-edge investigations from emerging and established researchers, highlighting novel insights into the biological mechanisms, biomarkers, and clinical manifestations of multiple sclerosis (MS). Presentations will explore accelerated aging in MS through neuroimaging and proteomic approaches, …
Treating MS in 2025: Practical Issues and Special Considerations Organized by the VA MSCoE
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE This session will address common challenges in the pharmacological management of neuroimmunological conditions. The discussion will begin with special populations, including pregnant and lactating women and older adults. These life stages are characterized by the potential for spontaneous remission of …
Psychosocial Well-Being Across the MS Lifespan: From Adolescence to Older Adulthood Part 1: The Psychosocial Impact of MS in Adolescents: Providing Supportive Care Part 2: Mental Health and Aging with MS: Every Provider Plays a Role
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, RD, IPCE Part 1: Pediatric Onset MS patients are more likely to have higher disease activity and may experience two to three times as many clinical attacks as adults. The onset of MS during a developmental period in which myelination is …
Responding to the Needs of Individuals with Advanced MS: Integrated Approaches to Care, Function, and Quality of Life
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, RD, IPCE People living with advanced multiple sclerosis (MS) experience increasing disability, complex symptom burden, and heightened risk of fragmentation or disengagement from care at a time when coordinated support is essential. With the field’s emphasis on disease modification and disability …
Managing Non-Multiple Sclerosis Patients in a Multiple Sclerosis Practice: Rare Neuroimmunological Disorders – Everything You Need to Know Part 1
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, RD, IPCE This session will introduce participants to the biologic and clinical basics of rare neuroimmune conditions such as neuromyelitis optic, anti-MOG associated disorder, autoimmune encephalitis, myelitis, neurosarcoidosis and stiff person syndrome. Participants will be educated about diagnostic criteria and appropriate …
Integrating Wearables into MS Clinical Care: From Research to Routine Practice
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE Wearables have evolved from research-based instruments into commercially-available sensors that continuously capture real-world function and lived experiences. In multiple sclerosis (MS), accelerometry and ecological momentary assessments (EMAs) captured by wearables provide reliable indicators of health, activity, and sleep/wake patterns, holding strong …
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The June Halper Memorial Lecture: The Journey is the Destination: 40 Years of CMSC, 40 Years of MS Neuropsychiatry
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, RD, IPCE Since the Consortium of MS Centers was founded, there have been considerable advances in the neuropsychiatry of multiple sclerosis. Forty years back, the prevalence of cognitive or depressive disorders associated with MS was unknown. Neuropsychiatric changes in MS were …