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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 …

MS Update 2026

2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE This symposium will provide updates on current topics of interest in the MS community. Each topic will be presented with ample time for questions/discussion. Level of Information: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Patricia K. Coyle , MD

Botulinum Toxin Injections for Migraine and Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis: A Hands-On Training Symposium

2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE This hands-on workshop is designed to transition participants from theoretical knowledge to clinical application, covering both upper and lower extremities. • Didactic Sessions: Participants will learn the mechanisms of action, therapeutic indications for MS-related spasticity, goal setting (e.g., using Goal Attainment Scaling), and patient …

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 …

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 …

Bugs and Drugs: Practical Management Considerations Around Infections and MS Disease Modifying Therapies

2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE Infections are associated with most MS disease modifying therapies, but the risks and related management strategies vary considerably. Our faculty of MS neurologists and advanced practice providers will review 1) what therapies have what infection risks, including rare infection risks; 2) risk factors …

Turning the Tide on MS: Prodrome and Prevention Organized by the VA MSCoE

2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE This clinical course will present the current understanding of the MS prodrome. The MS prodrome will be contrasted with other neurological conditions. The diagnosis of the radiologically isolated syndrome and clinical management will be highlighted. Using data from population-based studies, risk factors for MS …

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 …

Great Debate in MS Nursing: Are Digital Tools Enhancing or Eroding Patient Relationships?

2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE Digital health tools are rapidly reshaping how multiple sclerosis (MS) care is delivered. Telehealth visits, remote monitoring platforms, electronic patient-reported outcomes, and mobile apps now play a central role in how MS nurses, advanced practice providers, and PAs connect with patients. While these tools …