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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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 …
Whitaker Invited Lectures
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, RD, IPCE This session will explore emerging and high-impact developments shaping the future of multiple sclerosis (MS) care and research. Dr. Moein Amin will discuss the expanding role of artificial intelligence in MS, highlighting applications in diagnosis, imaging analysis, prognostication, and …
Beyond the Label: Navigating Biomarkers, Supplements, and High-Risk Patients
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE This course will provide practical insights into clinical management strategies of multiple sclerosis. The presentations will focus on clinical implementation of biomarkers, management of high-risk patients and provide perspectives on supplements and MS care. Multiple sclerosis (MS) remains a clinically heterogeneous disease with …
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Making the Invisible Visible
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, RD, IPCE Invisible symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), including fatigue, cognitive/mood impairment, and sensory disturbances, are major contributors to functional decline and diminished quality of life (QoL), yet remain understudied, underrecognized, and undertreated in people with MS. In this session, we …
OCT Across the Spectrum of Demyelinating Disease
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE OCT (optical coherence tomography) has significantly advanced the clinical practice of neuro-ophthalmology, including the care of patients with demyelinating disease. OCT is a non-invasive, reliable, financially accessible technique for visualizing structures in the eye including the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and ganglion cell-inner …
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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 …
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