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.

Target audience: 
  • Physician
  • Physician (fellow/resident)
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker
  • Physician Assistant
  • Nurse
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Allied Health Care Professionals
Learning objectives: 

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

 

Joyce Okendo, MD

Title:               Carotid Web-An Atypical Fibromuscular Dysplasia

Objectives:  

    • Discuss the clinical presentation and pathophysiology of carotid web
    • Discuss characteristic imaging findings of carotid web
    • Discuss medical, surgical, and endovascular treatment strategies for carotid web
       

Danish Pardhan, MD

Title:               Check Point Inhibitor induced Myasthenia Gravis  

Objectives:

      • Review the mechanism of action and role of checkpoint inhibitors in cancer  
      • Discuss Checkpoint Inhibitor induced MG, the clinical presentation
      • Review treatment of Check Point Inhibitor induced Myasthenia Gravis  

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Faculty & credentials: 

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.

Activity Directors:

  • 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

  • Joyce Okendo, MD
    Resident Physician PGY IV
    Department of Neurology
    Medical College of Wisconsin

  • Danish Pardhan, MD
    Resident Physician PGY IV
    Department of Neurology
    Medical College of Wisconsin

Presenter:

Joyce Okendo, MD
Resident Physician PGY IV
Department of Neurology
Medical College of Wisconsin

Danish Pardhan, MD
Resident Physician PGY IV
Department of Neurology
Medical College of Wisconsin

The following persons in control of content disclosed the following financial relationships which were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest resolution process and resolved.

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Contact

Name: 
Laura Kurth
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 955-0650
Email: 
lkurth@mcw.edu
Accreditation Statement
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians
 
Designation of Credit Statement
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity
 
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Professionals
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
Session date: 
03/18/2022 - 8:00am to 9:00am CDT
Location: 
Virtual
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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