80059301 - Neuromuscular Disorders: Update from Johns Hopkins on Diagnosis and Management

Saturday, October 8, 2022, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Internet Live Conference


Neuromuscular disease diagnosis and treatment are changing rapidly. In this symposium, we will discuss all of the major neuromuscular diseases, focusing on available diagnostic testing, currently approved therapies, and potential future therapies.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This activity is intended for physicians and health care practitioners in neurology, neurosurgery and neuromuscualr disorders.

Fees
Physicians............................................................................................................... $199
Non Physicians..........................................................................................................$150

LATE FEE AND REFUND POLICY
A $25 late fee applies to registrations received after 5:00 p.m. ET on October 6, 2022. A handling fee of $25 will be deducted for cancellation. An additional fee may apply for cancellation of other events, including workshops and social activities. Refund requests must be received by fax or mail by October 6, 2022. No refunds will be made thereafter. Transfer of registration to another Johns Hopkins activity in lieu of cancellation is not possible.

1. Identify the presenting symptoms and differential diagnoses for common neuromuscular diseases.
2. Define specific testing, including electrophysiology, lab work, and genetic testing, in diagnosing neuromuscular diseases.
3. Develop an appreciation for the role of genetic testing and how to interpret your results.
4. Recognize standard of care and potential future therapies for neuromuscular disorders.
5. Improve knowledge of the neuromuscular complications from COVID-19 infections or vaccinations.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

SYLLABUS
The syllabus will be accessible online and via your mobile device in the CloudCME App prior to the activity.

SYLLABUS AND LOG IN INFORMATION
The syllabus and zoom webinar link will be accessible online and via your mobile device in the CloudCME App one week prior to the activity start date. To access, please visit our website.
CME Website: https://hopkinscme.cloud-cme.com
(Sign In, Click My CME tab, Click Syllabus)

HOW TO OBTAIN CREDIT
Post activity, an online evaluation will be available to attendees to evaluate the activity and individual presentations and to identify future educational needs. Upon completion of the evaluation, the learner must attest to the number of hours in attendance. Credits earned will be added to the learner’s transcript and immediately available for print. The last day to access the evaluation and attest to your credits is November 22, 2022.

An outcome survey will be sent to all physician attendees within two months post activity to assist us in determining what impact this activity had on the learner’s practice.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. Please notify us if you have any special needs.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Applications for commercial support from health care related industries are pending. A complete list of contributors will be provided in the syllabus. Please note that commercial support received is solely for the educational component of the activity and will not be used to provide food and beverage.

Please note: The Physician Payments Sunshine Act was enacted by Congress to increase public awareness of financial relationships between drug and medical device manufacturers and physicians. In compliance with the requirements of this Act, the commercial supporter/s of this activity may require the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine to report certain professional information (such as name, address, National Provider Identifier (NPI), and State License number) of physician attendees who receive complimentary food and beverage in conjunction with a CME activity. The commercial supporter is required to submit the collected data to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services which will then publish the data on its website.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Johns Hopkins University adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Saturday, October 8, 2022