Mellen Center Update in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) 2025
Hybrid Event
Jun 20, 2025
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ ...
OVERVIEW
Mellen Center Update in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) 2025 is organized by Cleveland Clinic and will be held on Jun 20, 2025 at InterContinental Cleveland, an IHG Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America.
Description:
This is our 17th symposium and we are thrilled with the agenda for this year’s program. The biggest change to this year’s agenda is that we will be hosting two keynote speakers because we could not decide on just one topic to highlight!
Our first keynote speaker will be Dr. Ralph Benedict. Dr. Benedict is Professor of Neurology at the University of Buffalo’s Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He is one of the most influential neuropsychologists in the field of MS and has made numerous important contributions, including development of the Minimal Assessment of Cognitive Functions in MS (MACFIMS) and evolving our understanding of the relationship between cognition and relapses. He will be speaking to us on the topic of both cognitive relapses and cognitive worsening that occurs independent of relapse activity.
Our second keynote speaker is Dr. Michelle Ploughman, who will be crossing a border to join us from Canada! Dr. Ploughman is Professor of Biomedical Sciences at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Dr. Ploughman is a physiotherapist and a neuroscientist and her research is focused on how lifestyle habits, such as aerobic exercise, can influence recovery in the setting of neurological diseases such as stroke and MS. She will be speaking to us on the topic of neurorestoration and how recent developments can be integrated into clinical care.
Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Describe updates in multiple sclerosis disease-modifying therapies, including BTK inhibitors and CAR-T therapy.
- Explain the 2024 updates to the McDonald Criteria and the new role of imaging in the diagnosis of MS.
- Describe the latest approaches to and complexities of neurorestoration for MS patients, including for optic neuritis, dysarthria/dysphagia, and central dizziness/vestibular dysfunction.
- Identify methods for improving access to care for patients with multiple sclerosis.
- Describe the mechanisms that contribute to cognitive disability in patients with MS, including cognitive relapses and PIRA.
- Summarize recent updates in the treatment of MOGAD in adults and children.
- Discuss best practices for addressing women’s health in neuroimmunological disorders.
- Outline strategies for managing topics such as mood disorders and driving safety in patients with MS.
KEY DATES
20 Jun, 2025
Event Start Date
20 Jun, 2025
Event End Date
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation
American Medical Association (AMA)
Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the live activity.
Participants claiming CME credit from this live activity may submit the credit hours to the American Osteopathic Association for Category 2 credit.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 ANCC contact hours.
American Academy of PAs (AAPA)
Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in
accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 6 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Inter professional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6 Inter professional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
American Psychological Association (APA) CE Credits
American Psychological Association (APA) Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
Ohio Physical Therapy Association (OPTA)
Credit is being applied for with the Ohio Physical Therapy Association – Approval is pending.
OT section of the Ohio OTPTAT Board
Credit is being applied for with the OT section of the Ohio OTPTAT Board – Approval is pending.
Speech Language-Pathology
This activity has been approved by the Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board for 6 clock hours of continuing education for the 2025–2026 practice biennium.
Certificate of Participation
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals for requesting credits in accordance with their professional boards and/or associations.
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhysicianPhysician AssistantOsteopathHealthcare ProfessionalsNeurologistsPhysical TherapistsOccupational TherapistsNursesSpeech Language PathologistsPhysical Therapy AssistantsOther Health ProfessionalsHealth Care PractitionersPsychologistsSPECIALITIES
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