Program Description: 

Neurology Grand Rounds is a weekly lecture series designed to improve clinical competency and patient care by exposing attendees to evidence-based practices and recent advances in disciplines across the breadth of the clinical neurosciences including but not limited to: neuropsychology, cognitive neurology, headache medicine, movement disorders, epilepsy, neuro-oncology, neuro-immunology, neuro-ophthalmology, vascular neurology, endovascular interventional neuroradiology, and neuro critical care. Attendees are also regularly exposed to both pertinent basic science and clinical research occurring both on campus and elsewhere.

Key Words: Neurology, Neuroscience, Neuropsychology

Target audience: 
  • Physicians
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
  • Nurses
  • Psychologists
  • Social Workers
  • Allied Health Care Professionals and Physicians (fellows/residents)
Learning objectives: 

Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:

Adil Chohan, DO
Title:       Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase-12 in management of acute ischemic stroke
Objectives:  

 

  • Define the role of Matrix Metalloproteinase-12
  • Briefly discuss research that has been done on animal models
  • Discuss implications for future management of acute ischemic stroke

Amro Elrefaei, MD
Title: Parakinesia Brachialis Oscitan 
Objectives:  

  • Know the phenomena
  • Identify the phenomena
  • Learn the difference between purposeful movements and the involuntary movements post stroke

Chehan Herath, MD
Title:       Hematologic side effects of anti-seizure medications​
Objectives:  

  • Define what seizures are
  • Discuss how anti-seizure medications work
  • Discuss some hematologic side effects of anti-seizure medications

Brian Kelley, DO
Title: Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase-12 in management of acute ischemic stroke

Objectives:  

    • Recognize current uses of artificial intelligence
    • Explore applications related to heathcare and neurology specifically
    • Recognize pitfalls and other considerations for artificial intelligence use

Joseph Nashid, DO
Title:       Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension 

 Objectives:  

  • Review clinical presentation
  • Recognize diagnosis
  • Discuss treatment

Krysten Rutzinski, MD
Title:       Review: Antiseizure Medications in Pregnancy  

Objectives:  

  • Understand the added risk of epilepsy during pregnancy 
  • Review safety vs. teratogenicity of different medications
  • Discuss transfer of medications during breastfeeding 

 

Faculty & credentials: 
Activity Director(s):
Sara Pillay, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Division of Neuropsychology
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Chad Carlson, MD, FAAN
Professor and Vice Chair - Education
Program Director - Neurology Residency
Program Director - Clinical Neurophysiology & Epilepsy Fellowships
Department of Neurology
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Adil Chohan, DO
Neurology Resident
Department of Neurology
Medical College of Wisconsin
               
Amro Elrefaei, MD
Neurology Resident
Department of Neurology
Medical College of Wisconsin
               
Chehan Herath, MD
Neurology Resident
Department of Neurology
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Brian Kelley, DO
Neurology Resident
Department of Neurology
Medical College of Wisconsin
                                               
Joseph Nashid, DO
Neurology Resident
Department of Neurology
Medical College of Wisconsin
                               
Krysten Rutzinski, MD
Neurology Resident
Department of Neurology
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
 
Speaker:
Adil Chohan, DO
Neurology Resident
Department of Neurology
Medical College of Wisconsin
               
Amro Elrefaei, MD
Neurology Resident
Department of Neurology
Medical College of Wisconsin
               
Chehan Herath, MD
Neurology Resident
Department of Neurology
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Brian Kelley, DO
Neurology Resident
Department of Neurology
Medical College of Wisconsin
                                               
Joseph Nashid, DO
Neurology Resident
Department of Neurology
Medical College of Wisconsin
                               
Krysten Rutzinski, MD
Neurology Resident
Department of Neurology
Medical College of Wisconsin

          

 
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
 
 
  • Sara Pillay
  • Chad Carlson
  • Adil Chohan
  • Amro Elrefaei            
  • Chehan Herath
  • Brian Kelley                                     
  • Joseph Nashid            
  • Krysten Rutzinski

 

Contact

Name: 
Mary Brehm
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 955-0655
Email: 
[email protected]

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Session date: 
06/07/2024 - 8:00am to 9:00am CDT
Location: 
Medical College of Wisconsin
8701 Watertown Plank Rd
HUB 4th floor A4520/A4628 and via Zoom
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
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