10th Annual USA Health Neuroscience Symposium

Statement of Purpose

This program provides and update on common and important inpatient and outpatient neurological conditions, and address clinic competencies of knowledge, performance, and improving patient outcomes.

Target Audience

This program is appropriate for all healthcare professionals including primary care providers and neurologists who encounter common neurological conditions and wish to update their knowledge of their molecular pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment.

Objectives

• Review the diagnosis and management of neuropathic pain
• Review the pearls and pitfalls of neuropathic pain
• Identify comprehensive care within ALS
• Review updated treatment strategies for common migraine
• Recognize when to start blood thinning medications after stroke
• Describe the evolving landscape of Alzheimer’s disease
• Review autonomic evaluation pearls including POTS
• Review the management of subclinical status epilepticus
• Review updated criteria for diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis
• Apply updated testing and management of Autoimmune Encephalitis
• Evaluate manage for challenging neurological cases.
• Identify the clinical presentation and management of common CNS infections
• Apply hands on review of EEG and gait disorders.
• Recognize how neurocritical care improves patient outcomes
• Review the inpatient management of Parkinson’s disease

ADA Statement

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities ACT, we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your special needs requests. Please contact Vanessa Washington at (251)-445-8262

Advanced registration is requested. Your fee included course materials, breakfasts, lunch, refreshments, and receptions. Early registration ends March 25th and is subjected to a $50 cancellation fee, late registration is non-refundable.

Register online.

• Physician: $150 (early)/ $200 (late)
• USA Faculty: $75 (early)/ $125 (late)
• Other: $75 (early)/ $125 (late)
• Residents/Students: Fee waived

Perdido Beach Resort | 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, AL 36561

• Perdido Beach is home to beautiful scenery, exciting arts and culture, Historical landmarks, boundless outdoor adventure and culinary delights to please and palate.
• Located on one of the world’s destination white sand beaches, in the center of everything. Walk to local restaurants and entertainment, or enjoy all dinning, poolside, and beach front activities within the comforts of Perdido Beach Resort.
• Rooms are available until March 25, 2025 at a special group rate, or until sold out. Call with the group code 20943 to receive the discount. Room special requests are based on availability at the time of arrival.

Course Director

• John Soltys, M.D., Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of South Alabama

Guest Speakers

• Shruti Agnihotri, M.D., Associate Professor of Neurology, Director for the Division of Comprehensive Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Mohamed Kazamel, M.D., Professor of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
• James Rini, M.D., MPH, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Oshner Health
• Teshamae Monteith, M.D., Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology, Chief Headache Division, University of Miami Health System

University of South Alabama Faculty

• Dean Naritoku, M.D., Professor and Chair
• Bassam Bassam, M.D., Professor
• Eugene Ramsay, M.D., Professor
• Juan Ochoa, M.D., Professor
• Daniel Dees, M.D., Associate Professor
• Marc Manix, M.D., Assistant Professor
• William Kilgo, M.D., Associate Professor
• Hanna Czarkowska, M.D., Assistant Professor
• Jose Sanchez, M.D., Assistant Professor
• Robert Kobelja, M.D., Assistant Professor
• Taha Nisar M.D., Assistant Professor
• Danielle Isen, D.O., Adjunct Professor

Friday, April 25, 2025

• 2:00 PM - Registration  
• 3:00 PM - Neuropathic Pain: Evaluation & Management- Jose Sanchez, M.D. 
• 3:35 PM - Updated criteria for diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis, William Kilgo, M.D. 
• 4:10 PM - Autoimmune Encephalitis: Lurking in the Shadows- John Soltys, M.D. 
• 4:45 PM - Check-in Break
• 5:25 PM - Distinguished Case- Resident TBA
• 5:40 PM - Alzheimer’s Disease: Old Dog, New Tricks- James Rini, M.D., MPH 
• 6:15 PM - Migraine: From Primary Care to Neurology Clinic, Teshamae Monteith, M.D. 
• 7:00 PM - Welcome Reception

Saturday, April 26, 2025

• 7:00 AM - Registration and Breakfast
• 7:30 AM - Distinguished Case - Resident TBA
• 7:45 AM - Peripheral Neuropathy: Pearls and Pitfalls- Bassam Bassam, M.D. 
• 8:20 AM - Lower Back pain: Evaluation and Management- Marc Manix, M.D
• 8:55 AM - Comprehensive Care in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Robert Kobelja, M.D. 
• 9:30 AM - Exhibition Hall & Poster Session
• 11:00 AM - Infectious Encephalitis: recent updated- Shruti Agnihotri, M.D. 
• 11:45 AM - Panel: CNS Inflammatory Cases- Sruti Agnihotri, M.D., John Soltys, M.D., William Kilgo, M.D. 
• 12:20 PM - Lunch and Distinguished Cases - Resident TBA 
• 12:55 PM - Autonomic Evaluations and POTS- Mohamed Kazamel, M.D
• 1:30 PM - Breakout Sessions
  
  • EEG: Seizure of Not? - Juan Ochoa, M.D.
  • Why Does Grandma Fall?- Daniel Dees, M.D.
  • Neurology Career Mentoring - William Kilgo, M.D. & Jose Sanchez, M.D.
• 2:30 PM - Afternoon Break 
• 6:00 PM - Neurobowl - John Soltys, M.D. 
• 7:00 PM - Reception

Sunday, April 27th, 2025

• 7:00 AM - Breakfast
• 7:30 AM - An eye on Neurophthalmology- Danielle Isen, D.O.
• 8:00 AM - I’m Stuck! Inpatient Management of Parkinson’s Disease, Hanna Czarkowska, M.D.
• 8:30 AM - Starting Anti-platelets and Anti-coagulation after Intracranial Hemorrhage and Ischemic Stroke- Taha Nisar, M.D. 
• 9:15 AM - Clinical pearls for Seizure management- Dean Naritoku, M.D.
• 9:45 AM - Subclinical Status Epilepticus: A Hidden Inpatient Dilemma- Eugene Ramsay, M.D. 
• 10:15 AM - Adjourn

In support of improving patient care, USA’s College of Medicine Office of CME is jointly certified by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. Provider number: 47008198

• JA: This activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 12.5 Interprofessional Continuing Education credits for learning and change.
• CME: The University of South Alabama College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• ANCC: This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 12.5 nursing contact hours.
• ACPE: This course has been approved for 12.5 hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. The approval Number issues is: UAN JA4008198-0000-25-020-L99-P
• APA: Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the cosponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
• ABSWE: USA Office of CME has been approved by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners as a continuing education provider. Provider Number 0465 All relevant financial disclosures have been mitigated

• We are pleased to expand symposium programming with an inaugural research poster exhibition hall to showcase our region’s clinical and basic science research.
• All attendees at any career or training stage are encouraged to present.
• Abstract submission deadline is March 26, 2025 with acceptance notification by March 28.
• Please submit abstract with title, author list with affiliations, and body of 200 words or less, or any questions to John Soltys at jsoltys@health.southalabama.edu.
• Research projects and clinical cases alike are encouraged. Some clinical cases or series will be selected for oral presentations. Prizes will be awarded. 

Vanessa Washington
Phone: 251-445-8262
Fax: 251-445-7249
vfwashington@health.southalabama.edu   

Department of Neurology
University of South Alabama
2451 University Hospital Drive 
Mastin Building - Room 614
Mobile, AL 36617