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Saturday, June 28
 

7:00am EDT

Maximizing Function: Amplifying Voice and Movement – 0.75 CME
Saturday June 28, 2025 7:00am - 7:45am EDT
Lower Atrium
Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders can impact the voice, resulting in soft, breathy speech devoid of pitch changes, articulation issues, and dysarthria. Parkinson’s disease is also characterized muscle rigidity causing small movements of the limbs. In this session we will review evidenced-based speech and physical therapies designed to help people with movement disorders speak louder and make larger limb movements to improve communication, movement, and ADL’s. This session will present the latest research on the efficacy of these treatments and allow attendees to participate in demonstration exercises to gain firsthand experience.
CME Faculty
avatar for Cynthia Fox, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Cynthia Fox, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

LSVT Global
Cynthia Fox, Ph.D., CCC-SLP received her doctorate degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Arizona, Tucson. Her training included a focus in the areas of neuroscience and motor control. She is an expert on rehabilitation and neuroplasticity and the role of exercise... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 7:00am - 7:45am EDT
Lower Atrium
  CME Experiential

8:00am EDT

Breakfast Industry Innovation Theater – Non-CME Event Sponsored by Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Saturday June 28, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Non-CME Speakers
avatar for Fay Bembry, FNP, PMHNP

Fay Bembry, FNP, PMHNP

Family Nurse Practitioner, Team Health
Fay Bembry has 30 years of experience as a nurse practitioner, 14 years as a family nurse practitioner, and 16 years as a psych–mental health nurse practitioner. She has been with Team Health for 14 years and has worked in the long-term care environment since 1995. She currently... Read More →
avatar for William (Bill) Ondo, MD

William (Bill) Ondo, MD

Director, Movement Disorder Clinic at Houston Methodist Hospital
William G. Ondo, MD is the Director of the Movement Disorder Clinic at Houston Methodist Hospital and Professor of Neurology at Weill Cornell Medical School and Texas A&M. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia and completed his internship and residency... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  Sponsored (Non-CME), Non-CME

9:00am EDT

Break in Exhibit Hall
Saturday June 28, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
Saturday June 28, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
  Connect & Recharge

9:30am EDT

The Changing Landscape in DBS for Movement Disorders - 0.5 CME
Saturday June 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Technological advances are substantially altering the landscape for DBS treatment. This session explains key advances that characterize the field today, incorporating essential information for clinicians who use DBS or recommend it for their patients. Topics include remote programming, adaptive DBS, directional leads, closed-loop systems, rechargeable devices, and integration of existing systems with digital health tools.
CME Faculty
avatar for Anvi Gadani, MD

Anvi Gadani, MD

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Dr. Anvi Gadani is a Neurologist subspecializing in Movement Disorders with special interest in Memory Disorders at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University. She completed her residency in Neurology at the University of Connecticut and completed... Read More →
avatar for Gary Volkell, DO

Gary Volkell, DO

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Gary Volkell, DO, is a board-certified neurologist who is fellowship trained in movement disorders. He sees patients at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center.Dr. Volkell specializes in treatment for Parkinson’s disease, dystonia (including cervical dystonia/spasmodic torticollis... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  CME General

10:00am EDT

Advances in DBS Placement – 0.5 CME
Saturday June 28, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Advances in DBS placement can lead to improved outcomes and safety for patients. This session discusses innovations in imaging, robotic-assisted surgery, and real-time monitoring that enable more precise DBS placement and permit tailoring to individual patient anatomy and symptoms. The promise of asleep DBS will also be considered.
CME Faculty
avatar for Christopher Kalhorn, MD

Christopher Kalhorn, MD

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Dr. Christopher Kalhorn is Professor of Neurosurgery at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. He is the Director of Functional and Epilepsy surgery at Medstar Georgetown. Dr. Kalhorn also serves as member of the Board of Directors at Medstar Health and is the Chair of the Quality... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  CME General

10:30am EDT

Reimagining Ablation in Movement Disorders: Magnetic Resonance Focused Ultrasound (MRfUS) – 0.5 CME
Saturday June 28, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
MRfUS is emerging as an important treatment option for selected movement disorders. This session will describe the clinical applications and patient selection for MRfUS, as well as a procedural overview, potential mechanisms, safety considerations, and future directions.
CME Faculty
avatar for Justin Martello, MD

Justin Martello, MD

ChristianaCare
Dr. Martello earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. He completed his neurology residency as well as his fellowship in movement disorders at University of Maryland Medical Center. This was after earning his bachelor’s degree with honors in biology from... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  CME General

11:15am EDT

Hope on the Horizon: Emerging Therapies in PD – 0.75 CME
Saturday June 28, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Many new therapies are in development for Parkinson’s disease, from those grounded in the disease’s neuropathology to those repurposed from other indications. This session summarizes the status and evidence related to gene therapies, antibody-based therapies, growth factors, repurposed pharmacotherapies, and new formulations of existing medications.
CME Faculty
avatar for Rajesh Pahwa, MD

Rajesh Pahwa, MD

Director of Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence at the University of Kansas Medical Center., University of Kansas Medical Center
Rajesh Pahwa, M.D., is the Laverne and Joyce Rider Professor of Neurology, chief of the Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Division and director of Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence at the University of Kansas Medical Center.Dr. Pahwa received his medical degree at Seth G.S... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  CME General

12:00pm EDT

Break in Exhibit Hall
Saturday June 28, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
Saturday June 28, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
  Connect & Recharge

12:30pm EDT

Lunch Industry Innovation Theater – Non-CME Event Sponsored by Supernus Pharmaceuticals
Saturday June 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Non-CME Speakers
avatar for Daniel Kremens, MD, JD, FAAN

Daniel Kremens, MD, JD, FAAN

Movement Disorder Specialist, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Jefferson University
Dr. Kremens is an Associate Professor of Neurology, Co-Director of the Parkinsons Disease and Movement Disorders Center, and Vice Chair for Education at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Dr. Kremens graduated from Columbia College, summa... Read More →
avatar for Robert Hauser, MD, MBA, FAAN

Robert Hauser, MD, MBA, FAAN

Movement Disorder Specialist, USF Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center
Dr. Hauser is a Professor of Neurology at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, in Tampa, Florida. He serves as Director of the USF Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center. Dr. Hauser earned a medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, in Philadelphia... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  Sponsored (Non-CME), Non-CME

1:45pm EDT

DBS Advanced Techniques Case Review – 1 CME
Saturday June 28, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Annapolis 3-4
This session features patient cases to help illustrate advanced DBS techniques.
CME Faculty
avatar for Fahd Amjad, MD, MS

Fahd Amjad, MD, MS

ATMRD Course Director, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Fahd Saeed Amjad, MD is a board-certified neurologist and Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Movement Disorder Division and Co-Clinical Director of the Huntington Disease Care, Education and Research Center (CERC) at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. After... Read More →
avatar for Pam Zeilman, NP

Pam Zeilman, NP

University of Florida Normal Fixel Institute for Neurological Disorders
Pam Zeilman is an Adult Nurse Practitioner who obtained her Master’s of Science in Adult Health Nursing at the University of Florida in 2006. She has been credentialed with the American Nurses Credentialing Center since 2007. Pam joined the University of Florida Normal Fixel Institute... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Annapolis 3-4
  CME Breakouts

1:45pm EDT

DBS Fundamentals Case Review – 1 CME
Saturday June 28, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Baltimore 1-2
This session uses patient cases to review the basic aspects of DBS therapy.
CME Faculty
avatar for Anvi Gadani, MD

Anvi Gadani, MD

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Dr. Anvi Gadani is a Neurologist subspecializing in Movement Disorders with special interest in Memory Disorders at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University. She completed her residency in Neurology at the University of Connecticut and completed... Read More →
avatar for Jacqueline Cristini, PA, MMSc.

Jacqueline Cristini, PA, MMSc.

Director of DBS and Focused Ultrasound Programs, JFK University Medical Center
Jacqueline Cristini is a Physician Associate with greater than 25 years of professional experience augmented by a Master of Medical Science degree with 20 years of experience in Movement Disorders and expertise deep brain stimulation and focused ultrasound.Current position: Director... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Baltimore 1-2
  CME Breakouts

1:45pm EDT

What Really Helps Patients: Integrating Neuropalliative Care – 1 CME
Saturday June 28, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Baltimore 3-4
Patients with movement disorders have different needs and preferences, the recognition of which can dramatically impact quality of life. This session provides an overview of neuropalliative care, which includes advanced therapies and other treatments geared toward improving patient wellbeing. The session features patient interview videos that highlight the patient perspective and reviews research supporting the positive impact of neuropalliative care on patient quality of life.
CME Faculty
avatar for Jennifer Corcoran, MD

Jennifer Corcoran, MD

Senior Instructor of Neurology, niversity of Rochester Medical Center Neuropalliative Care Clinic
Jennifer Corcoran, MD, is a Senior Instructor of Neurology at the University of Rochester Medical Center Neuropalliative Care Clinic. She completed medical school, neurology residency, and movement disorders fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center. During medical... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Baltimore 3-4
  CME Breakouts

3:00pm EDT

Determining the Right Candidate for the Right Therapy – 1 CME
Saturday June 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Advanced therapy procedures such as DBS and MRfUS are important tools for treating selected movement disorders but it can be difficult to determine which patients are good candidates. With refinements in these procedures, the definition of a “good candidate” has evolved. This session uses case-based examples to identify patients who may benefit from advanced procedural therapies and how to select among the available treatment options.
CME Faculty
avatar for Fahd Amjad, MD, MS

Fahd Amjad, MD, MS

ATMRD Course Director, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Fahd Saeed Amjad, MD is a board-certified neurologist and Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Movement Disorder Division and Co-Clinical Director of the Huntington Disease Care, Education and Research Center (CERC) at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. After... Read More →
avatar for Justin Martello, MD

Justin Martello, MD

ChristianaCare
Dr. Martello earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. He completed his neurology residency as well as his fellowship in movement disorders at University of Maryland Medical Center. This was after earning his bachelor’s degree with honors in biology from... Read More →
avatar for Rajesh Pahwa, MD

Rajesh Pahwa, MD

Director of Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence at the University of Kansas Medical Center., University of Kansas Medical Center
Rajesh Pahwa, M.D., is the Laverne and Joyce Rider Professor of Neurology, chief of the Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Division and director of Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence at the University of Kansas Medical Center.Dr. Pahwa received his medical degree at Seth G.S... Read More →
avatar for Pam Zeilman, NP

Pam Zeilman, NP

University of Florida Normal Fixel Institute for Neurological Disorders
Pam Zeilman is an Adult Nurse Practitioner who obtained her Master’s of Science in Adult Health Nursing at the University of Florida in 2006. She has been credentialed with the American Nurses Credentialing Center since 2007. Pam joined the University of Florida Normal Fixel Institute... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  CME General

4:00pm EDT

Exhibit Hall Open
Saturday June 28, 2025 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
Saturday June 28, 2025 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
  Connect & Recharge

4:15pm EDT

Hands-On Innovation Workshop – Non-CME Event Sponsored by AbbVie Medical Affairs
Saturday June 28, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Annapolis 3-4
Non-CME Speakers
avatar for Kinsey McCartney, PA-C
avatar for Maria Cristina Ospina, MD

Maria Cristina Ospina, MD

Movement Disorders Neurologist, Regional Parkinson Center
avatar for Meredith Rollins Hatcher, PA-C

Meredith Rollins Hatcher, PA-C

Physician Associate, Texas Movement Disorder Specialists, PLLC
Non-CME Speaker for AbbVie Medical Affairs
avatar for Shannon Shaffer, APRN-CNP

Shannon Shaffer, APRN-CNP

Nurse Practitioner, Cleveland Clinic
Shannon Shaffer is a Family Nurse Practitioner who specializes in movement disorders at the Cleveland Clinic's Center for Neurological Restoration. She is a graduate of Case Western University and has worked in this field since 2016. Her areas of expertise include Parkinson disease... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Annapolis 3-4
  Sponsored (Non-CME), Non-CME

4:30pm EDT

Conversation Corner Levels of Care: FAQ answered by Social Workers
Saturday June 28, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson Lobby
As neurodegenerative diseases progress, the needs of patients and caregivers evolve, and they require increasing support. Social workers play a critical role in managing chronic neurological diseases, assisting patients and their families with emotional and social issues, connecting them to community resources, and helping plan care. This session will review levels of care, payment and coverage, and when to engage services and supports at each disease stage.  
CME Faculty
avatar for Emily Weaver, MSW, LICSW

Emily Weaver, MSW, LICSW

Huntington’s Disease Care, Education, and Research Center (HD-CERC), Medstar Georgetown University
Emily Weaver, MSW, LICSW serves as Clinical Social Worker at the MedStar/Georgetown University Huntington’s Disease Care, Education, and Research Center (HD-CERC). Emily obtained her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pittsburgh, with a certificate in Mental Health... Read More →
avatar for Renia Kodabak, LICSW

Renia Kodabak, LICSW

Social Worker, Georgetown Neurology
I’m Renia Kodabak and I recently joined Georgetown Neurology as a clinical social worker. Before becoming part of Georgetown team, I was an inpatient social worker who served various patient population. From patients’ hospital admission to discharge to home or community, I have... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson Lobby
  Non-CME Info session

5:30pm EDT

Conversation Corner: What does a Prescription for Parkinson’s Looks Like, a Patient's Perspective
Saturday June 28, 2025 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson Lobby
A patient’s perspective on that they wished they were prescribed in addition to medication. 
Come chat with Esther aka ShakingInMyBoots, a social media creator with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease. Patients often say they are given a prescription and a follow-up appointment, that doctors simply prescribe drugs.  But what else can be offered?  Esther brings the voice of thousands of people with Parkinson’s and their care partners, expressed to her daily on-line.  As a former Healthcare Quality Director, she knows and understands the difficult pressures faced by healthcare providers.  A patients care team can provide education, understanding, connections to resources and community.  It doesn’t have to be this hard.  She is also happy to answer questions about the powerful tool that social media is for healthcare.  Don’t be afraid to harness social media for good. 

CME Faculty
avatar for Esther Labib-Kiyarash

Esther Labib-Kiyarash

Parkinson’s Foundation’s Southwest Chapter
Based in El Paso, Texas, Mrs. Labib-Kiyarash is a former hospital Director of Performance Improvement/Risk Management. She holds a Master of Science in is a Certified Professional of Healthcare Quality. An Ambassador, Research Advocate and Advisory Board Member for the Parkinson’s... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson Lobby
  Non-CME Info session

5:30pm EDT

Hands-On Innovation Workshop – Non-CME Event Sponsored by Merz Therapeutics
Saturday June 28, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Baltimore 3-4
Non-CME Speakers
avatar for Panagiotis Kassavetis, MD, MSc, PhD

Panagiotis Kassavetis, MD, MSc, PhD

Neurologist, GE Medical Faculty Associates
Panagiotis Kassavetis, MD, MSc, PhD completed medical school at the University of Athens, Greece. After graduation, he moved to the United Kingdom for graduate studies. He completed a one-year Master of Science (MSc) in clinical neurology and a four-year PhD in neuroscience at the... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Baltimore 3-4
  Sponsored (Non-CME), Non-CME

5:30pm EDT

Hands-On Innovation Workshop – Non-CME Event Sponsored by Medtronic
Saturday June 28, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Baltimore 1-2
Non-CME Speakers
avatar for Monica Volz, FNP, MSN

Monica Volz, FNP, MSN

Nurse Practitioner, UCSF Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation Center
Monica Volz is a nurse practitioner who specializes in caring for patients with movement disorders. She educates and prepares patients who are undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, in which surgeons implant a device that sends electric signals to regulate brain activity... Read More →
avatar for Sol De Jesus, MD

Sol De Jesus, MD

Co-Director, DBS Program, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Dr. Sol De Jesus is co-director for the deep brain stimulation (DBS) program at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. She maintains a vibrant clinical practice where she cares for patients with general movement disorders and more specifically those undergoing screening... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Baltimore 1-2
  Sponsored (Non-CME), Non-CME

6:30pm EDT

Scientific Exchange Reception – Non-CME Event Sponsored by Supernus Pharmaceuticals
Saturday June 28, 2025 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Lower Atrium
Saturday June 28, 2025 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Lower Atrium
  Sponsored (Non-CME), Non-CME
 
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