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Friday, June 27
 

2:00pm EDT

Case-Based Deep Dive into Non-Motor Medical Therapies for Parkinson’s – 1 CME
Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
This session uses patient cases to illustrate the various medical therapies for the treatment of non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, including orthostatic hypotension, urinary urgency, psychosis, REM sleep behavior disorder (RDB), autonomic issues, and cognitive/behavioral issues.
CME Faculty
avatar for Reversa Joseph, MD

Reversa Joseph, MD

Director of the Movement Disorders Clinic, Chalmers P. Wylie VA
Dr. Reversa Joseph is a Board-Certified Neurologist specializing in Movement Disorders and intraoperative monitoring. With a profound focus on treating patients with Parkinson’s disease, she employs a comprehensive and integrative approach. Dr. Joseph obtained her Bachelor of Arts... Read More →
avatar for Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Yasar Torres Yaghi, MD is a board-certified neurologist at the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC and Co-Director of the Lewy Body Dementia Clinic. He obtained his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine, and subsequently completed... Read More →
avatar for Fernando Pagan, MD

Fernando Pagan, MD

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Fernando L. Pagan, MD is a board-certified neurologist and Professor and Vice Chairman for the Department of Neurology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC. He is the Director of the Movement Disorders Program and the Medical Director of MedStar Georgetown's... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Annapolis 3-4

2:00pm EDT

Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s – 1 CME
Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Some non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s can benefit from non-pharmacological treatment. This session considers the role of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), an evidence-based intervention for the neuropsychiatric symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, as an important adjunct to advanced therapies and the role of social support in reducing isolation.  
CME Faculty
avatar for Marcia Smith Pasqualini, PhD

Marcia Smith Pasqualini, PhD

Professor of Psychology, Avila University
Marcia Smith Pasqualini, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology at Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri, and a licensed clinical psychologist. She completed her doctoral training at the University of Missouri–Columbia, followed by a neuropsychology internship and fellowship at the... 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 →
Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Baltimore 3-4

2:00pm EDT

Toxin Master Class – 1 CME
Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Botulinum neurotoxins have been used to treat selected neurological conditions that benefit from localized inhibition of acetylcholine release from motor and autonomic nerve terminals. This session will begin with a description of botulinum neurotoxin injection for the treatment of sialorrhea, cervical dystonia, and lower limb spasticity to be followed by live injection demonstrations involving actual patients.
CME Faculty
avatar for Laxman Bahroo, DO

Laxman Bahroo, DO

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Laxman Bahroo, DO, MS is a board-certified neurologist and movement disorder specialist. He is Director of both the Neurology Residency Program and Botulinum Toxin Clinic at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, DC. He is also an associate professor at the Georgetown... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Baltimore 1-2

3:15pm EDT

Case-Based Deep Dive into Non-Motor Medical Therapies for Parkinson’s – 1 CME
Friday June 27, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
This session uses patient cases to illustrate the various medical therapies for the treatment of non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, including orthostatic hypotension, urinary urgency, psychosis, REM sleep behavior disorder (RDB), autonomic issues, and cognitive/behavioral issues.
CME Faculty
avatar for Reversa Joseph, MD

Reversa Joseph, MD

Director of the Movement Disorders Clinic, Chalmers P. Wylie VA
Dr. Reversa Joseph is a Board-Certified Neurologist specializing in Movement Disorders and intraoperative monitoring. With a profound focus on treating patients with Parkinson’s disease, she employs a comprehensive and integrative approach. Dr. Joseph obtained her Bachelor of Arts... Read More →
avatar for Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Yasar Torres Yaghi, MD is a board-certified neurologist at the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC and Co-Director of the Lewy Body Dementia Clinic. He obtained his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine, and subsequently completed... Read More →
avatar for Fernando Pagan, MD

Fernando Pagan, MD

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Fernando L. Pagan, MD is a board-certified neurologist and Professor and Vice Chairman for the Department of Neurology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC. He is the Director of the Movement Disorders Program and the Medical Director of MedStar Georgetown's... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Annapolis 3-4

3:15pm EDT

Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s – 1 CME
Friday June 27, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Some non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s can benefit from non-pharmacological treatment. This session considers the role of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), an evidence-based intervention for the neuropsychiatric symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, as an important adjunct to advanced therapies and the role of social support in reducing isolation.
CME Faculty
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 →
avatar for Marcia Smith Pasqualini, PhD

Marcia Smith Pasqualini, PhD

Professor of Psychology, Avila University
Marcia Smith Pasqualini, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology at Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri, and a licensed clinical psychologist. She completed her doctoral training at the University of Missouri–Columbia, followed by a neuropsychology internship and fellowship at the... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Baltimore 3-4

3:15pm EDT

Toxin Master Class – 1 CME
Friday June 27, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Botulinum neurotoxins have been used to treat selected neurological conditions that benefit from localized inhibition of acetylcholine release from motor and autonomic nerve terminals. This session will begin with a description of botulinum neurotoxin injection for the treatment of sialorrhea, cervical dystonia, and lower limb spasticity to be followed by live injection demonstrations involving actual patients.
CME Faculty
avatar for Laxman Bahroo, DO

Laxman Bahroo, DO

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Laxman Bahroo, DO, MS is a board-certified neurologist and movement disorder specialist. He is Director of both the Neurology Residency Program and Botulinum Toxin Clinic at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, DC. He is also an associate professor at the Georgetown... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Baltimore 1-2
 
Saturday, June 28
 

1:45pm EDT

DBS Advanced Techniques Case Review – 1 CME
Saturday June 28, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
This session features patient cases to help illustrate advanced DBS techniques.
CME Faculty
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

1:45pm EDT

DBS Fundamentals Case Review – 1 CME
Saturday June 28, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
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

Jacqueline Cristini, PA

Director, Deep Brain Stimulation Program, 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

1:45pm EDT

What Really Helps Patients: Integrating Neuropalliative Care – 1 CME
Saturday June 28, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
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
 
Sunday, June 29
 

2:00pm EDT

From Clues to Clarity: Making the Diagnosis from Alzheimer's to Lewy-Body Dementia - 1 CME
Sunday June 29, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Advanced diagnostics are increasingly available to assist with the diagnosis of movement disorders. This session highlights the role of genetic testing, advanced neuroimaging, and other biomarker analyses designed to achieve earlier and more accurate diagnosis. The session also considers when and for which patients these diagnostics are most useful.
CME Faculty
avatar for Richard S. Isaacson, MD

Richard S. Isaacson, MD

Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Richard S. Isaacson, MD, is a preventive neurologist and clinician researcher in the field of Alzheimer’s prevention. He founded and directed the first Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic (APC) in the U.S. in 2013 at Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian, where he also served... Read More →
avatar for Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Yasar Torres Yaghi, MD is a board-certified neurologist at the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC and Co-Director of the Lewy Body Dementia Clinic. He obtained his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine, and subsequently completed... Read More →
avatar for Stuart H. Isaacson, MD, FAAN

Stuart H. Isaacson, MD, FAAN

Director, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center of Boca Raton
Stuart H. Isaacson, MD, FAAN is the Director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center of Boca Raton in Florida, USA. Dr. Isaacson received his medical degree from Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He completed fellowships at the National... Read More →
Sunday June 29, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Annapolis 3-4

2:00pm EDT

Managing Depression, Anxiety, and Agitation in Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias – 1 CME
Sunday June 29, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
The neuropsychiatric features of dementia are among the most troublesome symptoms for patients and families. This session reviews the latest evidence-based approaches to identifying and treating these symptoms, including pharmacological options, behavioral interventions, and the role of caregiver education.
CME Faculty
avatar for Rebecca Rye RN, MSN, CRNP-PMH

Rebecca Rye RN, MSN, CRNP-PMH

Johns Hopkins Hospital Geriatric and Neuropsychiatry Division of the Department of Psychiatry
Rebecca Rye RN, MSN, CRNP-PMH is a psychiatric nurse practitioner in the Johns Hopkins Hospital Geriatric and Neuropsychiatry Division of the Department of Psychiatry. She has 38 years experience y in psychiatry including inpatient, emergency department and outpatient settings. Rebecca... Read More →
avatar for Jill M. Farmer, DO, MPH

Jill M. Farmer, DO, MPH

Global Neurosciences Institute
Dr. Farmer completed medical school at UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic medicine and her residency and fellowship at Georgetown University. She has been practicing Movement Disorders for over a decade and is a KOL in the specialty, consulting with pharmaceutical and medical device industry... Read More →
Sunday June 29, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Baltimore 3-4

2:00pm EDT

The Complexities of Huntington's Disease : A Deep Dive – 1 CME
Sunday June 29, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Understanding the complex manifestations of Huntington’s disease is essential to optimizing patient quality of life. In this session, a panel of specialists (physician, psychiatrist, APP, and social worker) will discuss Huntington’s disease cases from different perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on early disease recognition to enable timely referrals and initiation of treatment.
CME Faculty
avatar for Christa Cooper, PhD, PA-C, MPH

Christa Cooper, PhD, PA-C, MPH

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago
Christa Cooper, PhD, PA-C, MPH, is a physician assistant/associate and clinical researcher at the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Center at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, IL. With over eight years of experience at a Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) Center... Read More →
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 Karen Anderson, MD

Karen Anderson, MD

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Karen E. Anderson, MD, is a tenured Professor of Psychiatry & Neurology at Georgetown University. She was recruited to Georgetown in 2013 to direct the Huntington Disease Care, Education and Research Center (HD-CERC) at Georgetown MedStar Hospital. The HD-CERC is a Huntington's Disease... Read More →
Sunday June 29, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Baltimore 1-2

3:15pm EDT

From Clues to Clarity: How to make the diagnosis from Alzheimer's to Lewy-body dementia - 1 CME
Sunday June 29, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Advanced diagnostics are increasingly available to assist with the diagnosis of movement disorders. This session highlights the role of genetic testing, advanced neuroimaging, and other biomarker analyses designed to achieve earlier and more accurate diagnosis. The session also considers when and for which patients these diagnostics are most useful.
CME Faculty
avatar for Richard S. Isaacson, MD

Richard S. Isaacson, MD

Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Richard S. Isaacson, MD, is a preventive neurologist and clinician researcher in the field of Alzheimer’s prevention. He founded and directed the first Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic (APC) in the U.S. in 2013 at Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian, where he also served... Read More →
avatar for Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Yasar Torres Yaghi, MD is a board-certified neurologist at the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC and Co-Director of the Lewy Body Dementia Clinic. He obtained his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine, and subsequently completed... Read More →
avatar for Stuart H. Isaacson, MD, FAAN

Stuart H. Isaacson, MD, FAAN

Director, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center of Boca Raton
Stuart H. Isaacson, MD, FAAN is the Director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center of Boca Raton in Florida, USA. Dr. Isaacson received his medical degree from Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He completed fellowships at the National... Read More →
Sunday June 29, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Annapolis 3-4

3:15pm EDT

Managing Depression, Anxiety, and Agitation in Alzheimer’s and Other Dementia – 1 CME
Sunday June 29, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
The neuropsychiatric features of dementia are among the most troublesome symptoms for patients and families. This session reviews the latest evidence-based approaches to identifying and treating these symptoms, including pharmacological options, behavioral interventions, and the role of caregiver education.
CME Faculty
avatar for Rebecca Rye RN, MSN, CRNP-PMH

Rebecca Rye RN, MSN, CRNP-PMH

Johns Hopkins Hospital Geriatric and Neuropsychiatry Division of the Department of Psychiatry
Rebecca Rye RN, MSN, CRNP-PMH is a psychiatric nurse practitioner in the Johns Hopkins Hospital Geriatric and Neuropsychiatry Division of the Department of Psychiatry. She has 38 years experience y in psychiatry including inpatient, emergency department and outpatient settings. Rebecca... Read More →
avatar for Jill M. Farmer, DO, MPH

Jill M. Farmer, DO, MPH

Global Neurosciences Institute
Dr. Farmer completed medical school at UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic medicine and her residency and fellowship at Georgetown University. She has been practicing Movement Disorders for over a decade and is a KOL in the specialty, consulting with pharmaceutical and medical device industry... Read More →
Sunday June 29, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Baltimore 3-4

3:15pm EDT

The Complexities of Huntington's Disease : A Deep Dive – 1 CME
Sunday June 29, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Understanding the complex manifestations of Huntington’s disease is essential to optimizing patient quality of life. In this session, a panel of specialists (physician, psychiatrist, APP, and social worker) will discuss Huntington’s disease cases from different perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on early disease recognition to enable timely referrals and initiation of treatment.
CME Faculty
avatar for Christa Cooper, PhD, PA-C, MPH

Christa Cooper, PhD, PA-C, MPH

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago
Christa Cooper, PhD, PA-C, MPH, is a physician assistant/associate and clinical researcher at the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Center at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, IL. With over eight years of experience at a Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) Center... Read More →
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 Karen Anderson, MD

Karen Anderson, MD

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Karen E. Anderson, MD, is a tenured Professor of Psychiatry & Neurology at Georgetown University. She was recruited to Georgetown in 2013 to direct the Huntington Disease Care, Education and Research Center (HD-CERC) at Georgetown MedStar Hospital. The HD-CERC is a Huntington's Disease... Read More →
Sunday June 29, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Baltimore 1-2
 
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