14.0 Contact Hours
Course Fees:
$895 for Physicians, Attorneys, Psychologists, Doctors of Pharmacy, & Dentists$695 for Physician Assistants
$695 for Nurse Practitioners
$495 for Nurses, Residents, Students & Others
Office Hours
Saturday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 6:00 pm EST
8:30 am - 6:00 pm EST
9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Sunday
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST
Practical Neurology Co-Provided with School of Medicine, SUNY at Stony Brook
7-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise
Round-trip San Juan, Puerto Rico
April 04 - 11, 2020
Round-trip San Juan, Puerto Rico
April 04 - 11, 2020
14.0 Contact Hours
$695 for Physician Assistants
$695 for Nurse Practitioners
$495 for Nurses, Residents, Students & Others
IMPORTANT NOTE: All conferees, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the University at Sea® meeting group through University at Sea® at 800-926-3775 or by registering online. This ensures our company can provide conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Thank you for your cooperation.
Faculty
Rahman Pourmand, MD
Rahman Pourmand, MD is a Professor of Neurology at the Stony Brook University School of Medicine. He is the Director of the Neuromuscular Disease Center and the ALS Comprehensive Care Clinic. He completed his neurology residency at the University of Tennessee and completed his neuromuscular disease fellowship at the University of Virginia.
He also received post residency fellowship in neurophysiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He was a member of the faculty of the Neurology Department at Indiana University from 1983 until 2001 when he joined the Neurology Department at Stony Brook.
Dr. Pourmand has written many articles and book chapters in the neuromuscular field. He has edited five additional books in neuromuscular disease including ALS, he has also written a book in Neurology, and he is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease.
He maintains an active clinical practice that focuses on neuromuscular disorders and he directs the multidisciplinary ALS clinic which meets twice a month at Stony Brook Hospital. He is actively involved in teaching residents and students in neurology, and is a recipient of numerous teaching awards from both the medical students and the neurology residents.
The Neuromuscular Disease Center at Stony Brook involves a multidisciplinary approach to patients with ALS which is supported by the ALS Association Greater New York Chapter. The Center also sees patients for diagnosis and treatment of peripheral neuropathies, myopathies, myasthenia gravis and muscular dystrophy. EMG and Nerve Conduction testing is also done at the Center as well as Single Fiber EMG, Botox therapy, Autonomic Reflex testing. Dr. Pourmand also performs outpatient muscle, nerve and skin biopsies.
Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.
Target Audience
Nurses, Nurse PractitionersPhysicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants
Program Purpose / Objectives
PRACTICAL NEUROLOGY: AN UPDATE AND REFRESHER FOR THE GENERALIST
This course will provide a working knowledge of the most common neurological problems and reinforce principles of clinical diagnosis while reviewing the symptoms and signs of most major neurological diseases. The seminar will also present clear, practical guidelines for managing these common problems including how to integrate laboratory tests and imaging techniques into the patient's evaluation. Finally, the current treatment for these disorders will be developed in sufficient detail to permit independent management or active participation in care with the neurologist.
Emphasis will be placed on clinical diagnosis and practical treatment with introduction of clinical neuroscience as needed to clarify management issues.
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: recognize the symptoms and signs of the most common neurological diseases; apply fundamental disease concepts to patient management; educate their patients regarding the basic concepts and natural history of these diseases and participate with their patients and consulting neurologists in decisions regarding modern disease therapy and prevention.
This seminar will be relevant to family practitioners, internists, neurologists and others who manage patients with neurological disorders.
Agenda
| DATE | TIME | TOPIC |
|---|---|---|
| April 5 | 4:00-5:00 pm | Neurological Exam |
| 5:00-6:00 pm | Neurological Diagnostic Testing-Part I | |
| April 6 | 4:00-5:00 pm | Neurological Diagnostic Testing-Part II |
| 5:00-6:00 pm | Peripheral Neuropathies and Myopathies-Part I | |
| April 9 | 4:00-5:00 pm | Peripheral Neuropathies and Myopathies-Part II |
| 5:00-6:00 pm | Neck and Back Pain | |
| April 10 | 08:00-9:00 am | Myasthenia Gravis and Other Neuromuscular Junction Diseases |
| 9:00-11:00 am | Stroke | |
| 11:00-11:15 am | Break | |
| 11:15-12:15 pm | Epilepsy | |
| 12:15-1:15 pm | Lunch | |
| 1:15-2:15 pm | Headache | |
| 2:15-3:15 pm | Case Presentations, Neurologists | |
| 3:15-3:30 pm | Break | |
| 3:30-4:30 pm | Case Presentations, Q & A Discussion-Part I | |
| 4:30-5:30 pm | Case Presentations, Q & A Discussion-Part II |
Conference Sessions generally take place on days at sea (as itinerary allows), giving you plenty of time to enjoy your meals, evenings and ports of call with your companion, family and friends.
Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
Cruise Itinerary
| DATE | PORT OF CALL | ARRIVE | DEPART |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Apr 04 | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
- | 8:30 pm |
| Sun Apr 05 | Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. |
8:00 am | 5:00 pm |
| Mon Apr 06 | Basseterre, St Kitts, Saint Kitts and Nevis |
8:00 am | 5:00 pm |
| Tue Apr 07 | St. Johns, Antigua |
8:00 am | 5:00 pm |
| Wed Apr 08 | Castries, St. Lucia |
8:00 am | 5:00 pm |
| Thu Apr 09 | Bridgetown, Barbados |
8:00 am | 5:00 pm |
| Fri Apr 10 | *At Sea - Cruising |
- | - |
| Sat Apr 11 | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
7:00 am | - |
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.
Ports of Call
San Juan, Puerto Rico - In days of yore, the waters near Puerto Rico teemed with pirate ships commanded by the likes of Sir Francis Drake. Aye, they are long gone, but in their wake they have left an island of national treasures: La Casa Blanca, built in 1501 for the island's first governor, Ponce de Leon; the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan; the tropical rain forests of El Yunque.
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. - Named after a Danish Queen, Charlotte Amalie has one of the most breathtaking deepwater harbors in the world. The key sights of Charlotte Amalie are located within the town centre, making it easy to combine sightseeing with St. Thomas’ fantastic shopping opportunities. Eighteenth century architecture provides the perfect backdrop for walking tours and shopping here in the "Duty Free Capital of the World." For a dose of history, visit Emancipation Park, the American-Caribbean History Museum, or Bluebeard the pirate's castle at Magen’s Bay. If tropical bliss is what you're after, head to any of Charlotte Amalie’s pristine beaches, where the warm water, white sands and palm trees will lull you into deep relaxation!
Basseterre, St Kitts, Saint Kitts and Nevis - Basseterre is the capital of the Caribbean island federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. It’s the gateway to popular Saint Kitts beaches like South Friars Bay. At the city’s heart, Independence Square has an Italian-inspired fountain. Just off the Circus traffic circle, with its Victorian Berkeley Memorial Clock Tower, is the National Museum. In the stately Old Treasury Building, it explores the islands’ colonial past.
St. Johns, Antigua - Saint John's is the capital of the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda. Located in northwestern Antigua, this is a cove of the Caribbean Sea, a major exporter of sugar, rum, cotton, handicrafts, fiber-made items, ceramics and fabrics. The city is also a tourist destination. St. John's skyline, capital and major city in Antigua and Barbuda, is mastered by the baroque magnificence of the St. John's Cathedral's dome and steeple.
Castries, St. Lucia - Watch natives fashion boats from gum trees, write postcards in a Creole cafe. Shop for black coral carvings and exquisite silk-screened fabrics.
Bridgetown, Barbados - An island some say is more British than Britain. Here, cricket is the national sport and afternoon tea goes without saying. But Barbados is true blue Caribbean as well, with classic sand beaches, and wild monkeys in the jungle.
At Sea - Cruising - Cruising
Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.
Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
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