6th National Neuromuscular Review Course
Dr. Nicolas Dupr茅 of Laval University听 and Dr. Karine Garneau of听Universit茅 de Montr茅al and the members of our organizing committee are pleased to announce that the 6th National Neuromuscular Review Course will be held on October 27-28, 2022听at The Neuro. The course will take place in-person.
Who should attend
The review course is aimed at neurology residents and fellows from across Canada as well as at practicing community neurologists who are interested in a comprehensive review of the current principles and practices dealing with neuromuscular diseases.
Benefits of attending
This comprehensive review course may serve to fulfill part of the preparation requirements for trainees seeking to complete the Royal College Examinations in neurology and in related fields. We believe this program will assist all neurology residents in preparing for their examination. The course will bring community neurologists up to date on neuromuscular diseases so that ultimately they can improve the diagnosis and care of their patients.
Course topics
The course will present experts who will provide a state-of-the-art overview of topics such as motor neuron diseases, pediatrics, neuropathies, neuromuscular junction diseases and myopathies. The speakers will cover basic clinical concepts from diagnosis to therapeutics, from genomics to immunology. The program will include examination scenarios for those participants wishing to gain experience in examination situations.
Registration is available听 at no cost for residents however required in order to attend. A fee of $250 is applied for neurologists.听
Overall Program Learning Objectives
- By the end of the review course, participants will be able to analyze the clinical presentation of prevalent neurological disorders.
- Elaborate an investigation plan when suspecting a neuromuscular disorder.
- After completing the review course, participants will be proficient in reviewing the management strategies for specific neuromuscular disorders.
Registration
Registration is available听听听at no cost for residents however required in order to attend. A fee of $250 is applied for neurologists.
Program
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October 27
| 9:00 |
Muscular dystrophies Myotonic dystrophies, FSHD, OPMD and most common LGMD Nicolas Chrestian, PhD, Centre de recherche du CHU de Quebec |
| 9:50 |
Common pediatric neuromuscular disorders: part 1 Dystrophinopathies, congenital myopathies Nicolas Chrestian, PhD, Centre de recherche du CHU de Quebec |
| 10:40 |
Refreshment pause |
| 11:00 |
Common pediatric neuromuscular disorders: part 2 Spinal muscular atrophy, inherited polyneuropathies Hugh McMillan, PhD, Associate Professor, 91社区 |
| 11:50 |
Lunch |
| 13:00 |
Acquired myopathies Inflammatory myopathies and toxic myopathies Erin O鈥橣errall, The Neuro, 91社区 |
| 13:50 |
Polyneuropathies, ganglionopathies and multiple mononeuropathies General approach to Polyneuropathies, ganglionopathies and multiple mononeuropathies Rami Massie, The Neuro, 91社区 |
| 14:40 |
Refreshment pause |
| 15:00 |
Myasthenia gravis Diagnosis and treatment of myasthenia gravis Michael W Nicolle |
| 15:50 |
Neuromuscular junction disorders other than myasthenia gravis Lambert-Eaton, botulism and other toxins, congenital myasthenia Oliver Blanchard |
| 16:40 |
Guest Lecture:听Approach to Disorders of the Peripheral Nervous System Mazen Dimachkie, MD, University of Kansas Medical Center |
| 17:45 |
Cocktail (onsite) |
October 28
| 9:00 |
Metabolic myopathies and channelopathies Pompe, McArdle, CPT2, non-dystrophic myotonic disorders and periodic paralysis Cam-Tu Nguyen, CHU Sainte-Justine |
| 9:50 |
ALS Presentation, diagnosis and treatment of ALS + differential diagnosis Genevi猫ve Matte, Universit茅 de Montr茅al |
| 10:40 |
Break |
| 11:00 |
AIDP, CIDP and their variants Karine Garneau, Universit茅 de Montr茅al |
| 11:50 |
Lunch |
| 13:00 |
Workshops (3 x 45 minutes) a) Genetic cases: Bernard Brais b) Muscle or nerve cases: Rami Massi c) EMG cases: Karine Garneau |
| 15:15 |
Closing remarks |
Travel Awards
Travel awards for Neurology Residents are available on a first come, first served basis to provide some financial assistance to those traveling from within Canada and who have registered to attend the National Neuromuscular Course Review in Montreal. Residents in PGY 4-5 will be prioritized for travel grants.
A minimum travel distance from Montreal of 250 kilometers is required. Applications must be submitted by August 18, 2023 to . Only registered applicants will be considered. You will be notified of the status of your application by September 8, 2023.
Award amounts will be based on distance:
For Neurology residents travelling from outside the province of Qu茅bec, approved awards will be in the amount of $500.
For Neurology residents travelling from outside of Montreal, but within the province of Qu茅bec, approved awards will be in the amount of $300.
Facility Directions
The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital is at 3801 University Street, north of Pine Avenue West, on the 91社区 campus opposite the former Royal Victoria Hospital.
Montreal is served by highway Routes 10, 15, 20 and 40, and by Greyhound Bus, ViaRail and the P-E-Trudeau airport. In the city, bus and metro service is provided by the Soci茅t茅 de transport de Montr茅al (STM).
Wheelchair access
A wheelchair accessible entrance is on University Street north of the main entrance. Another wheelchair accessible entrance is in the loading area behind the building: to enter the loading area, turn into the driveway south of the main entrance. Please note, there is no parking in the loading area.
Parking
Parking near the MNI is sometimes difficult. There are parking meters on University Street and a parking lot north of the main entrance. To enter the lot, turn right into the driveway toward Molson Stadium.
Information about parking fees
Taxi Stand
There is a taxi stand on University Street across from the main entrance. You may call a cab from the free taxi phone in the main lobby near the Security Desk.
Access by Public Transportation听
Bus
There are four bus stops within walking distance:
- Bus 144 stops at Pine Avenue and University Street
- Bus 356 stops at Sherbrooke Street and University Street (Nightbus)
- Bus 107 stops at Pine Avenue and Docteur Penfield
- Bus 24 stops at Sherbrooke Street and University Street
Metro
Take the Metro Green Line to the 91社区 station. Walk north on University Street and cross Pine Avenue. The main entrance is on the right, past the flags.
Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre
- Enter main lobby turn left and go down the hallway to the end.
- Turn right and go down the second hallway until you see another hallway on the left.
- This hallway leads to the Jeanne Timmins Foyer.
- On your听right听are the Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre entrance doors.
Hotels
91社区 has an agreement for special rates with several downtown hotels.
Follow this link to view options: /accommodations/mohp
Sponsors
Contact
Deborah Rashcovsky, Events Lead
Neuro Events, The Neuro, 91社区
debbie.rashcovsky [at] mcgill.ca
Organizing Committee
Dr. Nicolas Dupr茅
Dr. Karine Garneau
Dr. Gabrielle Dufort
Deborah Rashcovsky, Events Lead, The Neuro
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