LIVE WEBINAR: 2021 Update: What's New in the Field of Multiple Sclerosis

Friday, May 14, 2021, 9:00 AM - 2:05 PM, Zoom Webinar

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the most frequent non-traumatic cause for disability among young adults in North America and Europe. Worldwide, about 2.5 million people are affected. In the United States alone, almost 1 million individuals suffer from MS. There have been tremendous strides taken in the field of multiple sclerosis over the past several years including new diagnostic criteria & new treatment strategies.

This webinar is designed to educate clinicians and other health care professionals on advances in the diagnosis and management of patients with multiple sclerosis.

1. Examine the current understanding of the genetics and pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis
2. Discuss new and emerging treatments in MS and the risk benefit ratio of newer agents compared to older therapies
3. Review MS disease-modifying therapies and the COVID-19 Pandemic
4. Discuss how current and future biomarkers might create individualized treatment plans
5. Explore current MS apps and technology to better educate and evaluate patients

Registration fee

• Physicians - $50
• Nurses/PAs/Allied Health Professionals -  $35.00
• Non-Yale Residents/Fellows/Students† - complimentary, registration required 
• Yale Residents/Fellows/Students† - complimentary, registration required
• Yale Neuro Staff - complimentary, registration required

 *All cancellations must be received in writing (or via e-mail) at least one week prior to the start of the webinar to receive a refund. Any requests for refunds received after this date, or by telephone, will not be honored.

†A letter of verification from department head must accompany registration. Letter should be sent separately to Yale CME at the address below. You may also e-mail a pdf copy of your verification letter to [email protected]. 

If paying via check, include conference name in the memo, make check payable to Yale University and send to:

Yale CME
c/o Anne Stark
333 Cedar Street
Box 208052
New Haven, CT 06520-8052

*Online registration will close the afternoon before the program and the link to the zoom webinar will be forwarded at that time.

Accreditation Statement

The Yale School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Designation Statement

The Yale School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(TM). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Disclosure Policy

It is the policy of Yale School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education, to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational programs.  All faculty participating as speakers in these programs are required to disclose any relevant financial relationship(s) they (or spouse or partner) have with a commercial interest that benefits the individual in any financial amount that has occurred within the past 12 months; and the opportunity to affect the content of CME about the products or services of the commercial interests.  The Center for Continuing Medical Education will ensure that any conflicts of interest are resolved before the educational activity occurs.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (3.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (3.00 hours)

Friday, May 14, 2021

Virtual Exhibitors:

Alexion

Biogen

Bristol Myers Squibb

EMD Serono

Genentech

Novartis

Horizon Therapeutics

Sanofi

Grant Contributions:

Bristol-Myers Squibb

The Yale School of Medicine, Department of Neurology is grateful to their supporters.

Virtual Exhibit Description:

A virtual exhibit includes recognition on the event website along with a designated breakout zoom room during the webinar's break sessions. In accordance with new ACCME guidelines, exhibits must be separate from the educational part of any accredited activity; therefore, during the break sessions attendees will be encouraged to follow the link to the Virtual Exhibit Hall via Zoom Meeting. In the Zoom meeting, attendees will be able to visit with all of the participating exhibitors in their designated breakout zoom room. The virtual platform provides flexibility for each attendee to shift between breakout rooms as they wish.

Please note: While Yale CME will encourage participation, it is at the discretion of each attendee to whether they would like to visit the Virtual Exhibit Hall. 

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