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2nd Multiple Sclerosis Symposium 2026
We will discuss current updates on diagnosis and management of multiple areas of multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology such as Pregnancy and Menopause Management in patients with multiple sclerosis, Autoimmune encephalitis, Paraneoplastic syndromes, optic neuritis diagnosis and evaluation, symptom management of multiple sclerosis, transition care of pediatric MS patients into adulthood.
Target Audience
Nurse Practitioner
Physician
Physician Assistant
APP's
Medical Students
Fellows
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Learning Objectives
• Learn to identify PML signs on MRI
• Learn to manage women who are planning pregnancy, are pregnant and breastfeeding
• Learn to manage patients while they go through menopause. Will be able to identify if symptoms are due to hormonal changes vs disease progression
• Diagnosis and treat autoimmune encephalitis patients and identify rare and common antibodies that cause CNS disease
• Learn how to evaluate patients with paraneoplastic disease
• Identify common and causes of optic neuritis and management
• Learn current symptom management of patients with multiple sclerosis
Faculty List:
Cigdem Isitan Alkawadri, MD
Emily Eiben, CNRP
Sachin Gadani, MD
Ariel Heller, MD
Rock Heyman, MD
Jenny Linnoila, MD, PhD
Ingrid Loma-Miller, MD
Joseph Mettenberg, MD
George Park, DO
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity
Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 6.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Other Healthcare Professionals: Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 6.75 AAPA Category I CME
- 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 6.75 Attendance
Price
Registration Rates:
Early Physician: $125 prior July 1,2026
Normal registration: $150 after July 1, 2026
Early APP: $50 prior July 1
Normal APP: $75
Virtual Fee: $100 Physician / $50 APP / Free for residents
Free for residents/medical students and fellows
Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be in writing and sent to us via email . Tuition for cancellations postmarked or date stamped before August 30, 2026, will be completely refunded. No refunds will be made after September 21, 2026. Cancellation requests can be made to: Dr. Ingrid Loma-Miller
** Credit(s) must be claimed within 10 days after activity start date. Credit(s) will not be awarded after this date. **