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Obstetrical Neurology Conference
To educate physicians and residents in the field of Neurology as well as residents, nurse practitioners, midwives and physicians in the field of Obstetrics on issues where the fields of Neurology and Obstetrics intersect. The one day long course will feature speakers from multiple disciplines including Neurology, Obstetrics, Anesthesia, Neuroradiology and Neuro Oncology. Subjects covered include Preeclampsia/Eclampsia, Headache management, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuro-oncology, Stroke, Transgender considerations, and Neurologic complications of Obstetrical Anesthesia.
Target Audience
Neurology attendings, residents and nurse practitioners, Obstetrical attendings, residents, midwives and nurse practitioners, EEG technicians and Obstetrical Anesthesiologists.
Learning Objectives
Update practitioners in the fields of Neurology, Obstetrics and Obstetrical Anesthesia on issues involving management of neurologic disease in pregnancy.
Additional Information
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 Syllabus Obstetrical Neurology Conference October 22 2021 FINAL.pdf | 264.56 KB |
Program schedule Friday October 22, 2021
7:00–8:00am Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00-8:05am Opening Remarks
Richard Beigi, MD
8:05-8:35am Headache in Pregnancy
Robert Kaniecki, MD
8:35-9:05am Epilepsy in Pregnancy
Page Pennell, MD
9:05-9:15am Questions and Answers
Moderated by Amy Hessler DO
9:15-9:30am Break
9:30-10:00am Neuroradiology in Pregnancy
Ari Spiro, MD1
10:00-10:30am Covid in Pregnancy
Kathryn Gray, MD
10:30-10:40am Question and Answers
Moderated by Amy Hessler DO
10:40-11:10am Brain Tumors in Pregnancy
Megan Mantica, MD
11:10-11:40am Demyelinating Disease in Pregnancy
Cigdem Isitan MD
11:40am-11:50 Questions and Answers
Moderated by Amy Hessler DO
11:50am-1:00pm Lunch
1:00-1:30pm Cerebrovascular Complications in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Cheryl Bushnell, MD
1:30-2:00 Neuromuscular Disorders in Pregnancy
Chris Doughty, MD
2:00-2:10pm Questions and Answers
Moderated by Angela O’Neal, MD
2:10-2:25pm Break
2:25-2:55pm Transgender Medicine in Pregnancy
Na Tosha Gatson, MD
2:55-3:25pm Preeclampsia and Eclampsia
Nicole Smith MD
3:25-3:35 pm Questions and Answers
Moderated by Angela O’Neal
3:35-4:25pm Challenging cases in Neuro-OB Anesthesia Panel Discussion
Jonathan Waters, MD
Andrew Miller, MD
Moderated by Angela O’Neal, MD
4:25-4:30pm Closing Remarks
Jonathan Waters MD
4:30pm Adjournment
This conference is offered Virtually or In Person.
Travel
Parking is available in the UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital parking garage located at the hospital.
Course Directors
M. Angela O'Neal, MD
Chief of the Women’s Neurology Program
Clinical Director of the Neurosciences Center
Department of Neurology, Brigham & Women's Hospital
Associate Professor of Neurology
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts
Janet F.R. Waters, MD, MBA
Division Chief, Women's Neurology
Magee- Women's Hospital of UPMC
Associate Professor of Neurology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Amy Hessler, DO
Director of Women’s Neurology
Assistant Professor of Neurology
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Faculty
Richard Beigi, MD, MSC
Professor, Reproductive Sciences
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
President, UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Cheryl Bushnell, MD
Director of comprehensive Stroke Center
Professor of Neurology
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem North Carolina
Chris Doughty
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Neuromuscular Disorders
Harvard University
Boston, Massachusetts
Na Tosha Gatson, MD, PhD
Medical Director, Neuro-oncology
Associate Professor of Medicine and Neurology
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
University of Arizona
Adjunct Professor of Medicine
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Kathryn Gray
Associate Professor
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Harvard University
Boston, Massachusetts
Cigdem Isitan MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis Center
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Robert Kaniecki, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Director of the Headache Center
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Megan Mantica, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Division of Hematology/Oncology
Adult Neuro-Oncology Program
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Andrew Miller, MD
Professor of Anesthesia and Periooperative Medicine
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
Page Pennell M.D.
Chairman, Department of Neurology
Henry B. Higman Professor of Neurology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nicole Smith, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Harvard University
Boston Massachusetts
Ari Spiro, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jonathan H. Waters, MD
Professor in Anesthesiology and Bioengineering
Chief of Anesthesia Services UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Faculty Disclosure:
All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity including members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, and/or content reviewers have disclosed all relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients.
The following relevant financial relationships were disclosed:
Jonathan Waters, MD
Consultant: LivaNova
Other: Haemonetics Strategic Advisory Board
Angela O’Neal, MD
Consultant: Crico Malpractice
Ari Spiro, MD
Stockholder: Pfizer Inc, Viatris Inc, Abbvie Inc, Cigna Corp, Mercke & Co Inc, and Organon & Co
Christopher Doughty, MD
Consultant: Dysimmune Diseases Foundation,
Other: Oakstone Publishing
Page Pennell MD,
Other: Royalties from UpToDate, Inc.
No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.
This activity has been approved for 7 hours of Self-Assessment Category 1 CME credits for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Maintenance of Certification Program.
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 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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 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
Registering online through the Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences (CCEHS) is the quickest and easiest way to reserve your space.
- Visit our online registration site: https://cce.upmc.com/obstetrical-neurology-conference-2021
- Select LOG IN if you already have an account, or choose REGISTER if you are new to CCEHS (if new, you will need to create an account by entering all requested information).
- Choose the registration category then click add to cart to register for the symposium.
- After successfully registering for the course, you will receive a confirmation email from CCEHS to the email address you provided us when you registered. If you do not receive this confirmation, please contact us at ccehs_support@upmc.edu.If you need assistance registering online, please contact Pat Conway conwaypj@upmc.edu or calling 412-692-4619.
- If you need assistance registering online, please contact Pat Conway conwaypj@upmc.edu or calling 412-692-4619.
All cancellations must be sent via email to conwaypj@upmc.edu. Cancellations received before October 15, 2021 will be refunded in full. After October 15, 2021 a $20 fee will be assessed, and no refunds will be made after October 22, 2021.
Participation by all individuals is highly encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by calling Patrick Conway 412-692-4619.
Patrick Conway, Executive Administrator
Department of Neurology
3471 5th Avenue • Kaufmann Medical Building • Suite 802
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Email: conwaypj@upmc.edu Telephone: 412-692-4619.
Fax: (412) 692-4636
Registration Fees
$75 Physicians and researchers
$50 Nurse practitioners, midwives and other health care professionals
Residents, fellows, and medical students: Free of charge
Registration includes:
> Continuing education credit
> Registration and course material
> Refreshments and lunch