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 …
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Fundamentals of MS Care Part 1 The History of MS, Diagnosis, Managing Specific Population, and Comprehensive Care
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, 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 making diagnosis and use …
Current Topics and Trends in Rehabilitation Part 1 Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation in Focus: Evidence-based Interventions to Improve Mobility Deficits
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE The heterogeneous presentation and unpredictable progression of people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) result in a unique challenge for clinicians. Compared to other neurological diagnoses commonly seen by rehabilitation clinicians, limited evidence is available to guide intervention. A large share of the …
International Symposium on Gait & Balance in MS: Strength in Motion: Exercise and Safety for Wheelchair Users with MS
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE This intermediate session addresses a critical and underrepresented area in multiple sclerosis (MS) research and care: fall risk, prevention, and health promotion among individuals who are non-ambulatory or rely on wheeled mobility. Despite growing recognition of fall-related morbidity in MS, existing …
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
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 …
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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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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 …