Toronto Neurology Update 2020
The agenda is subject to change in compliance with public health guidelines.
This conference is directed to helping non-neurologists like general practitioners, general internists, psychiatrists, geriatricians, emergency physicians and others improve their clinical skills and knowledge with regards to evaluating patients with common neurological presentations.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this conference, the participants will be able to:
- Enhance the comfort of a non-neurologist with initial evaluation of a wide variety of neurological presentations
- Update attendees about new developments in neurology
- Enhance comfort with the physical examination
Friday, October 2, 2020
0730 Conference Open & Orientation
0830 Welcome & Opening Remarks: Peter Tai
0840 Concussion: An Invisible Brain Injury with Consequences: Carmela Tartaglia
0940 Break
0950 Approach to Vertigo and Dizziness: Paul Ranalli
1050 Break
1100 The Forgetful Patient: Sara Mitchell
1200 Lunch Satellite Symposium: Migraine & Multiple Sclerosis Primer for Clinicians: Stephen McKenzie
1300 Update on Stroke Management: Amy Yu
1400 Break
1410 Movement Disorder: Sarah Lidstone
1510 Break
1520 Demyelinating Disease: Dalia Rotstein
1620 Adjourn for the Day
Saturday, October 3, 2020
0730 Conference Open & Orientation
0830 Welcome & Opening Remarks: Dr Peter Tai
0840 Cannabis in Neurology: Evan Lewis
0940 Break
0950 The Neurological Exam – Up Close and Virtual: Charles Kassardjian, Sara Mitchell
1050 Break
1100 Update on Medications to Improve Sleep and Alertness: Brian James Murray
1200 Lunch
1300 Chronic Neuromuscular Conditions in Primary Care: what to look for, and when to call for help: Aaron Izenberg
1400 Break
1410 Emerging Therapies in Migraine Management: William Kingston
1510 Conference Adjourns