FACULTY:

Salvador Cruz-Flores, M.D., M.P.H.Professor and Founding ChairDepartment of NeurologyTTUHSC El Paso Paul L. Foster School of MedicineEl Paso, Texas

Darine Kassar, M.D.Assistant ProfessorDepartment of NeurologyTTUHSC El Paso Paul L. Foster School of MedicineEl Paso, Texas

Sabina Miranda, D.O., M.P.H.Staff NeurologistEl Paso VA Health Care SystemEl Paso, Texas

Liliana Jimenez, D.P.T., PTUniversity Medical Center of El PasoEl Paso, Texas

Paisith Piriyawat, M.D.Associate ProfessorDepartment of NeurologyTTUHSC El Paso Paul L. Foster School of MedicineEl Paso, Texas

Anantha Vellipuram, M.D.Assistant ProfessorDepartment of NeurologyTTUHSC El Paso Paul L. Foster School of MedicineEl Paso, Texas

Salvador Cruz-Flores, M.D., M.P.H.Professor and Founding Chair

Department of NeurologyTTUHSC El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine

El Paso, Texas

Cecilia Gonzalez-Najera, R.N., B.S.N.Primary Nurse Planner – Nurse Educator

University Medical Center of El Paso

Jesia BoykinProgram Coordinator

Office of Continuing Medical EducationTTUHSC El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine

El Paso, Texas

TX

LOCATION:

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El PasoAcademic Education Center – Auditorium B

4800 Alberta Ave.El Paso, TX 79905

6TH6TH ANNUALANNUAL

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This conference addresses neurologic health disorders that can be recognized, managed or referred in the primary care setting. This educational activity is designed for primary care physicians, emergency medicine physicians, physician assistants, registered nurses, nurse practitioners and other interestedhealth care providers.

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation

Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to providecontinuing medical education for physicians.

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW AND TARGET AUDIENCE:

Submit the registration form online or by phone, fax, email or mail.Phone: 915-215-4882Fax: 915-215-6479cme.elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/eventschedule.htmlEmail: cmeinfo@ttuhsc.eduMail: CME Office, 5001 El Paso Drive, El Paso, TX 79905

All cancellations must be made in writing and received on or before April 3. A $20 processingfee will be charged. No refunds will be made after April 3. Registration forms for thisconference must be received by noon April 10. Registration forms will be accepted at thedoor; however, an additional $20 walk-in fee will be assessed.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019

CONFERENCE INFORMATION:

OBJECTIVES:

CME ACCREDITATION:

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine designates this live activity for a

maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of

their participation in the activity.

CREDIT DESIGNATION:

University Medical Center of El Paso is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses

Association-Approver, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s

Commission on Accreditation.

This activity provides up to 4.5 contact hours for successfulcompletion of this educational activity.

NURSING ACCREDITATION:

Following the conference, the participant should be able to:- Determine when to refer patients to a neurologist- Identify and treat common neurologic diseases- Perform initial diagnostic steps in the management of common neurologic problems

11:50 a.m. – Noon

Noon - 12:45 p.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Anticoagulation in Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation: When and How Soon? Anantha Vellipuram, M.D.

12:45 – 1:30 p.m. Multidisciplinary Management of the ALS: The ALS Clinic Darine Kassar, M.D.

1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Headaches: When is a Scan Necessary?

Break2:15 – 2:40 p.m.

Psychogenic Seizures: What Are They and When to Suspect

Closing Remarks

4:10 - 4:55 p.m.

Paisith Piriyawat, M.D.

2:40 - 3:25 p.m.

Salvador Cruz-Flores, M.D., M.P.H.

3:25 - 4:10 p.m.

The Importance of Early Mobilization in Stroke Liliana Jimenez, D.P.T., PT

4:55 p.m.

Eye Signs of Brain Disease

Salvador Cruz-Flores, M.D., M.P.H.

Sabina Miranda, D.O, M.P.H.

11:30 – 11:50 a.m. Registration

If you have any questions regarding this conference, please email Jesia Boykinat jesia.boykin@ttuhsc.edu or call 915-215-4881.

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel this conference or make speaker substitutions in the event of unforeseen or extenuating circumstances.

Conference dress is business casual and attendees are encouraged to bring a sweater or jacket for comfort during the meeting. The registration fee includes lunch and snacks.Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids or services must submit a written request to Jesia Boykin at the email address listed, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

If you are registering online and need assistance, please call Yvonne Mancha at 915-215-4882.If paying by credit card, please call 915-215-4882.If paying by check, make payable to TTUHSC El Paso CME.

Please check the category that best applies:

Physician $100 Resident $25 Registered Nurse/Ph.D./Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner/Health Care Professional $50 Student/Other $15