2026 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.

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, OT, and SLP Accreditation

Disclosures

The Ochsner Clinic Foundation relies upon everyone in control of content at all sponsored continuing medical education activities to provide information objectively and free from bias. In accordance with ACCME and institutional guidelines, the faculty for this continuing medical education activity has been asked to complete the CME Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships form. If anyone involved in control of content for the activity does disclose a relationship with an ineligible company, their materials have been peer reviewed to mitigate any potential bias.

Hotel Information

New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District

Housed in a renovated 19th-century warehouse, this unique hotel blends historic elegance with modern convenience. Enjoy a coveted location adjacent to the Warehouse Arts District, the Central Business District, the Garden District and the French Quarter.

Reserve your room by April 6, 2026!