Professional Parkinson's Educational Symposium

This Event Was Held in the Fall 2008

"Update on Parkinson's Disease"
Diagnosis, Treatment, Pharmacology Highlights & Scientific
Advances in the Management of Parkinson's Disease

Registration for This Event is Closed

THE NEXT PRIMARY CARE SYMPOSIA WILL BE HELD ON NOV. 13, 2010

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"Excellent speakers, very helpful information and easily understandable."

The 2008 Update on Parkinson's Disease Symposium for healthcare professionals will focus on the importance of early diagnosis, treatment options, symptom management, research discoveries and clinical trials. You will learn from distinguished clinicians with active medical practices treating Parkinson's patients. Registration is free, includes a comprehensive Program Syllabus and continental breakfast. Qualifying participants are eligible to receive 4 Continuing Medical Education (CME) and/or .4 Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education (ACPE) credits.

"Excellent delivery of material and use of media for case studies."

6 Reasons Why You Want to Attend This Symposium

FACT #1: The pace and advances in Parkinson's have been phenomenal over the past 5 years as we begin to identify the causes of PD, discover advances in medications and treatment plans, and eventually to find a cure.

FACT #2: We are fortunate to live in San Diego County, and have access to world-renowned specialists and scientists researching neurological diseases like Parkinson's.

FACT #3: As an education and advocacy organization, the Parkinson's Disease Association of San Diego can provide the necessary knowledge and skills to all physicians, pharmacists and other CME/ACPE-eligible healthcare professionals to strengthen the continuity of care for persons diagnosed with Parkinson's.

FACT #4: The American Medical Association has expressed concern that the current healthcare workforce will be unable to meet the growing health care needs of over 70 million seniors in the U.S. who expect access to high quality medical care.

FACT #5: There is no cure for Parkinson's. However, there are many options available to help patients manage their symptoms and slow the progression of the disease, thus allowing them to maintain their quality of life and independence for as long as possible.

FACT #6: The 2008 Update on Parkinson's disease Symposium is just one of many programs offered by the Parkinson's Disease Association of San Diego that provides valuable training opportunities to medical professionals working to improve the overall quality of care throughout the Parkinson's Community.

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Symposium Agenda & Presenters

7:00 – 8:00 AM: Check-In, Information Displays & Refreshments

8:00 – 8:10 AM: Opening Remarks and Overview of PDASD and APDA
Ronald Kobayashi, M.D., FAAN, Neurologist & Movement Disorders Specialist, Associate Clinical Professor of Neurosciences (Emeritus) UCSD, Board Member PDASD, President San Diego Chapter APDA

8:10 – 9:00 AM: Advances in Diagnosis and Natural History
Dee Silver, M.D. Neurologist and Movement Disorders Specialist, Coastal Neurological Medical Group, Medical Director PDASD

9:00 – 9:50 AM: Treatment Updates
Stephanie Lessig, M.D. Neurologist and Movement Disorders Specialist, Assistant Clinical Professor VAMC/UCSD Department of Neurosciences

9:50 – 10:00 AM: Break - Informational Displays & Refreshments

10:00 – 10:50 AM: Pharmacology Highlights
Jack J. Chen, PharmD., BCPS, CGP, Clinical Professor, Loma Linda University Hospital

10:50 – 11:40 AM: Scientific Advances
Beate Winner, M.D., Neurologist, Laboratory of Genetics, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies

11:40 – 12:30 PM: Controversies in Parkinson's Disease
Homer Moore, M.D., Neurologist & Movement Disorders Specialist, Kaiser-Permanente Medical Center

Registration for This Event is Closed

Corporate Sponsors Welcome - Please Call 858-273-6763

Corporate sponsorship of this event is a great way to attract new clients and get the word out about your services to the Parkinson's medical community. Call Kathleen Wescott at 858-273-6763 for more information about sponsoring the Fall 2010 symposium.

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