2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE In this talk, I will compare what MRI can and cannot show in multiple sclerosis at the two ends of the field-strength spectrum: portable ultra-low-field (e.g., 64 millitesla) and ultra-high-field (e.g., 7 tesla). I will discuss how field strength changes image quality and …
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John Whitaker Lecture-The Illusion of Equivalence? Generic and Biosimilar Disease-Modifying Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE Multiple sclerosis (MS) represents a spectrum of demyelinating presentations with varying degrees of inflammatory activity and symptom expression, affecting nearly one million individuals in the U.S. The use of Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) aim to reduce risk for clinical …
Fundamentals of MS Care Part 2 The History of MS, Diagnosis, Managing Specific Population, and Comprehensive Care
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, RD, IPCE These Sessions offer a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of multiple sclerosis. A comprehensive overview of MS will be presented to include epidemiology, immunology, pathophysiology, natural history, and clinical course. Presentations will include unraveling the complexity of …
Managing Non-Multiple Sclerosis Patients in a Multiple Sclerosis Practice: Rare Neuroimmunological Disorders – Everything You Need to Know Part 2
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 …
Stronger You, Stronger MS Care
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, RD, IPCE Delivering exceptional MS care requires purpose driven, adaptable, and engaged teams. This interactive course explores how workforce wellbeing can be integrated into leadership and professional development. Using evidence-based frameworks and practical tools, participants will learn strategies to foster meaning …
Fundamentals of MS Care Part 3 Matching Treatment Decisions for the Disease Course, Co-Morbidities, Caring for Men with MS and Aging and Disability in MS: Navigating Progression
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, RD, IPCE SESSION III of Fundamentals offers a Multidisciplinary approach in the management of multiple sclerosis (MS). Presentations will include an overview of matching disease modifying therapies (DMT) to the individual’s disease course, challenges in the treatment of MS with co-Morbidities, …
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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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 …
Era of Too Many Choices; Starting and Switching
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE There has been an explosion of new MS disease modifying therapies over the last decade. These therapies offer people with MS many treatment options including different routes of administration and mechanisms of action. With so many treatment options, selecting the right therapy for …
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