2024 Ochsner Regional Neurosciences Symposium

Purpose

This program will provide participants a wide range of knowledge regarding the evaluation, recognition, and treatment – emergent, acute, and chronic -- of many of the most common diagnoses, injuries, illnesses, etc. that are commonly seen within the Neuroscience sub-specialties of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pain Management, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Neuro Critical Care.

Wednesday, May 15th - "Neurosciences for Primary Care"

Thursday, May 16th - "A Deeper Dive into Neurosciences"

Friday, May 17th - "General Medicine for Neuroscience Clinicians"

Educational Objectives

By the end of this conference, the participant should be able to:

1. Be informed of the most current, clinical approach to initial/acute evaluation, recognition, and treatment of a number of common diagnoses/conditions within the Neurosciences including: Stroke, Back/Neck pain, Movement Disorders, Traumatic Brain injury & Concussion, Epilepsy, Cognitive Disorders, Myelomeningocele, and spinal deformities among others.
2. Be informed of the many facets of post-acute, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative management of patients with neurologic disorders or illness.
3. Be informed of new technologies and strategies currently utilized in both the emergent/acute management of patients seen within the neurosciences specialties -- as well as their incorporation into the long-term, chronic management of these patients.
4. Be informed of the common criteria for surgical vs. non-surgical consultation/management of common diagnoses within the Neurosciences.
5. Be informed of the current research studies underway at Ochsner in the Neurosciences.

Target Audience

Neurologists, Psychiatrists, Neurosurgeons, Neuro Critical Care, Pain Management, Primary Care Physicians, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Advanced Practice Clinicians, Nurses, Residents and Fellows.

PT and OT Accreditation

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Hotel Information

New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District

For reservations, please call 1 (800) 228-9290 or Book Here.
Book by April 7, 2024 to get a discounted rate of $232/night.