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	Educational Objectives Recognize the cardinal features of MS Describe the natural history of MS Employ the use of MRI techniques Describe the neuropathology of MS Employ evidence-based medicine criteria Assess various disease modifying therapies Integrate the use of adjunctive therapies Formulate a symptomatic treatment plan Assess movement disorders in MS Explain the neuro-pathology of MS Recognize the neuro-psychological changes of MS Describe bone and mineral metabolism changes in MS Formulate physical medicine and rehabilitation strategies in MS top Available Modules Introduction* The Diagnosis Epidemiology, Genetics and Natural History MR Imaging Neuropathology T Cell Responses B Cell Immunology Evidence-based Medicine Disease Modifying Therapy Challenges in MS: Breakthrough Disease Fatigue, Depression and Pain Measurement/Management of Ambulatory Impairment Neuro-ophthalmologic Manifestations Neuropsychological Dusfunction in MS Bladder Dysfunction Spasticity Physiatric Approach The National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Professional Resource Center* The Role of Clinical Psychologist in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis* The Role of Physician Extenders in a Multiple Sclerosis Clinic* The Role of Social Workers/Case Managers in a Multiple Sclerosis Clinic* * No CME credit given for these modules. top Program Director Elliot M. Frohman, MD, PhD Associate Professor, Department of Neurology & Ophthalmology, UT Southwestern Director, UT Southwestern Multiple Sclerosis Program Irene Wadel and Robert Atha Distinguished Chair of Neurology Kenney Marie Dixon-Pickens Distinguished Professor in Multiple Sclerosis Research top Who Should Take This Course The course is designed for neurologists or other health care professionals interested in receiving advanced training in the multidisciplinary management of multiple sclerosis. top Content The online course is a series of self-study learning modules prepared by an internationally recognized panel of experts. Each module consists of a videotaped lecture, accompanying slide handout and detailed syllabus. The modules deal with a broad range of MS-related topics including immunology, disease pathology, imaging and treatment Course Structrue There are 21 modules within the course. You can receive CME credits for 16 of the 21 modules. There are no CME credits associated with the foolowing modules: Introduction National MS Society module The Role of Clinical Pyshologist in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis The Role of Physician Extenders in a Multiple Sclerosis Clinic The Role of Social Workers/Case Managers in a Multiple Sclerosis Clinic top Payment Information Each module will be worth 1.5 continuing education credits if completed. You may complete as many modules as you wish for $100. You have up to one year from the time of registration to complete the modules and submit for credit. You will receive one CME certificate indicating the total number of hours completed. If you should decide to complete additional modules at a later date for credit, you will need to submit payment in the amount of $100 again top Accreditation The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. top Credit Designation The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas designates this educational activity for a maximum of 24 category 1 credits towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. top Faculty Click Here for a complete list of faculty for this program. Disclosure of Significant Relationships Conflict of Interest/Disclosure Information According to The UT Southwestern Disclosure Policy, faculty involved in continuing medical education activities are required to complete a Conflict of Interest Disclosure to disclose any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest related directly or indirectly to the program. This information is acknowledged solely for the information of the participant. The contributors listed below have disclosed a financial interest or other relationship with a commercial concern related directly or indirectly to the program. Those contributors not listed have disclosed no financial interest or relationship. UT Southwestern does not view the existence of these interests or relationships as implying bias or decreasing the value of the presentation. Elliot Frohman, MD, PhD Speaker’s Bureau: Serono/Biogen/TEVA/Berlex Steve Galetta, MD Grant Research Support: Biogen Speaker’s Bureau: Biogen Douglass Goodin, MD Speaker’s Bureau: Berlex/TEVA Kathleen Hawker, MD Speaker’s Bureau: Elan Pharmaceutical, Biogen, TEVA, Medtronics Gary Lemack, MD Speaker’s Bureau: Pharmacia J. Theodore Phillips, MD, PhD Speaker’s Bureau: Biogen/Berlex/ TEVA/ Elan Michael Racke, MD Grant/ Research Support: NIH/NMSS Speaker’s Bureau:TEVA /Catalyst Communications Stephen Rao, PhD Grant/Research Support: Biogen Speaker’s Bureau: Biogen Patricia Winchester, PT, PhD Speaker’s Bureau: Medtronics top Date of Original Release November 2003 Term of Approval November 2005 through November 2006 Policy on Privacy and Confidentiality With few exceptions, you are entitled on your request to be informed about the information UT Southwestern collects about you. Under Sections 552.021 and 552.023 of the Texas Government Code, you are entitled to receive and review the information. Under Section 559.004 of the Texas Government Code, you are entitled to have UT Southwestern correct information about you that is held by us and that is incorrect, in accordance with the procedures set forth in The University of Texas System Business Procedures Memorandum 32. The information that UT Southwestern collects will be retained and maintained as required by Texas records retention laws (Section 441.180, et. seq. of the Texas Government Code) and rules. Different types of information are kept for different periods of time. Software Required to Take This Course This course is designed to work with at least Internet Explorer 5.1 or Netscape Navigator 4.73. Internet Explorer is recommended. To upgrade Internet Explorer go to the Product Updates section of the Windows Update web site . Video streaming will need the Free Real Video Player available for download at the Real web site. If you are using a 56.6 modem or slower, video streaming may not work. The syllabus and slide pdf files will require the Free Acrobat Reader plug-in available at the Adobe web site. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials. For more information contact: mstraining@utsouthwestern.edu or call 214-648-9559.