2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE Part 1: Up to 70% of people with MS suffer from cognitive dysfunction, which can have a profound impact on everyday life. Treatment can include cognitive rehabilitation, exercise and medication. This symposium will provide an evidence-based perspective on treatment approaches …
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Community Wellness Program Models for People Living with MS
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, RD, IPCE This Clinical Course would cover different models in delivering wellness for people living with MS. The course would highlight the type of information and interventions delivered to better form community and decrease social isolation. It would also highlight how …
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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 …
Current Topics and Trends in Rehabilitation Part 2: Part A: Neuromodulation for Functional Recovery in MS: The Role of Spinal Cord Stimulation Part B: Fatigue and Fatigability in MS: Mechanisms, Measurement and Management
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE Part A: Neuromodulation for Functional Recovery in MS: The Role of Spinal Cord Stimulation Spinal cord stimulation is a neuromodulation technique used to amplify sensorimotor recovery after neurologic injury. Historically, the need for implantable epidural stimulators has limited their use. …
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, …
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, …
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 …
Cognitive Screenings for Multiple Sclerosis: What Should Clinicians Know and How Can We Improve Access to Care?
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE Cognitive impairment is a well-documented issue in multiple sclerosis (MS), with annual screenings recommended by several international MS organizations. However, a number of survey studies in the United States and Europe have indicated that cognitive screenings are not routinely done, which …
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