About the Event
In this installment of Neurology Grand Rounds, Claudia Lucchinetti, M.D., presents “Neuromyelitis Optica: An Autoimmune Astrocytopathy.” Lucchinetti serves as dean of Dell Medical School and senior vice president for medical affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. She is also a professor in the Department of Neurology.
For in-person attendees, please arrive by 7:15 a.m. Breakfast will be served.
Email Sharon Green for the Zoom information.
Objectives
By the end of this presentation, the audience participant should be able to:
- Explain the clinical and pathological features of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.
- Define the role of AQP4 autoantibodies in neuromyelitis optica pathogenesis.
- Discuss the current available treatments for neuromyelitis optica and their mechanisms of action.
Target Audience
- Primary: Neurosurgeons, neurologist and other medical specialties
- Secondary: Nursing staff, residents, students and allied health professions
Attributes/Competencies
This activity has been designed to promote some of the following desired physician attributes and competencies:
- ACGME: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-based Learning and Improvement, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism, Systems-based Practice
- IOM: Provide patient-centered care, Work in interdisciplinary teams, Employ evidence-based practice, Apply quality improvement, Utilize informatics
- IECC: Values/Ethics for Interprofessional Practice, Roles/Responsibility, Interprofessional Communication, Teams and Teamwork
Speaker Disclosure
Claudia Lucchinetti, M.D., speaker for this educational activity, has no relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclosure.
Planner Disclosure
Ethan Meltzer, M.D.; E. Steve Roach, M.D.; Kent Ellington, M.D.; Catherine Kronfol, M.D.; Marina Moore, D.O.; Sharon Green; Jacqueline Jackson; and Sarah Sanders, planners for this educational activity, have no relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclosure.
The CME Advisory Committee, reviewers of this educational activity, have no relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Accreditation Statement
The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School designates this internet live course for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This course has been designated by The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School for 1 credit(s) of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.