2025 Hoag Invited Professor Series: The Future of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Symposium

Saturday, March 8, 2025, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach, CA


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (3.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (3.75 hours)

The field of multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuroimmunology has seen remarkable advancements in diagnostics and therapies over the past two decades, significantly transforming the management of the disease. These developments have provided hope and improved quality of life for many patients and their families. However, Orange County continues to face a critical shortage of MS specialists, with access to care and therapies remaining a challenge.

This Continuing Medical Education (CME) program is designed to educate Hoag clinicians, therapists, and ancillary providers on the latest evidence-based practices in the initial assessment, individualized treatment plans, and long-term care for patients with MS. We are honored to welcome our distinguished guest speaker, Dr. Jeffrey D. Cohen, a world-renowned expert in multiple sclerosis. Dr. Cohen serves as Director of the Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.

1. List risk factors of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and the recent advances identifying MS risk and early detection
2. Explain new concepts in MS, including PIRA (Progressive Disease Independent of Relapse Activity) and "Smoldering MS"
3. Describe current practices in the diagnosis of MS, advances in both neuroimaging and biomarkers for the diagnosis and follow up of the disease
4. Explain the current approach of treatment paradigms for different phases of MS and managing progressive versus relapsing MS, including updates about new therapies and stem cell therapies

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian designated this Live Activity educational activity for the maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM. Physicians Should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This credit can apply to the CMA Certification of Continuing Medical Education.

Cancellation Policy

Please send cancellation requests to [email protected] 

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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