11th Annual USA Health Neuroscience Symposium

Statement of Purpose

This program provides and update on common and important inpatient and outpatient neurological conditions, and address clinic competencies of knowledge, performance, and improving patient outcomes.

Target Audience

This program is appropriate for all healthcare professionals including primary care providers and neurologists who encounter common neurological conditions and wish to update their knowledge of their molecular pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment.

Objectives

• Review the diagnosis and management of neuropathic pain
• Review the pearls and pitfalls of neuropathic pain
• Identify comprehensive care within ALS
• Review updated treatment strategies for common migraine
• Recognize when to start blood thinning medications after stroke
• Describe the evolving landscape of Alzheimer’s disease
• Review autonomic evaluation pearls including POTS
• Review the management of subclinical status epilepticus
• Review updated criteria for diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis
• Apply updated testing and management of Autoimmune Encephalitis
• Evaluate manage for challenging neurological cases.
• Identify the clinical presentation and management of common CNS infections
• Apply hands on review of EEG and gait disorders.
• Recognize how neurocritical care improves patient outcomes
• Review the inpatient management of Parkinson’s disease

ADA Statement

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities ACT, we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your special needs requests. Please contact Vanessa Washington at (251)-445-8262

Advanced registration is requested. Your fee included course materials, breakfasts, lunch, refreshments, and receptions. Early registration ends March 25th and is subjected to a $50 cancellation fee, late registration is non-refundable.

Register online.

• Physician: $150 (early)/ $200 (late)
• USA Faculty: $75 (early)/ $125 (late)
• Other: $75 (early)/ $125 (late)
• Residents/Students: Fee waived

Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort | 112 West Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Located just steps from Gulf Shores Beach, the Embassy Suites offers on-site dining, a heated outdoor pool with beach views, and versatile meeting space. The Hangout, The Track Family Fun Park, and Waterville USA are just minutes away, and it's only a short drive to The Wharf, Flora-Bama, and Gulf Shores International Airport.

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In support of improving patient care, USA’s College of Medicine Office of CME is jointly certified by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. Provider number: 47008198

• JA: This activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 12.5 Interprofessional Continuing Education credits for learning and change.
• CME: The University of South Alabama College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• ANCC: This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 12.5 nursing contact hours.
• ACPE: This course has been approved for 12.5 hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. The approval Number issues is: UAN JA4008198-0000-25-020-L99-P
• APA: Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the cosponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
• ABSWE: USA Office of CME has been approved by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners as a continuing education provider. Provider Number 0465 All relevant financial disclosures have been mitigated

• We are pleased to expand symposium programming with an inaugural research poster exhibition hall to showcase our region’s clinical and basic science research.
• All attendees at any career or training stage are encouraged to present.
• Abstract submission deadline is March 6, 2026.
• Please submit abstract with title, author list with affiliations, and body of 200 words or less, or any questions to John Soltys at jsoltys@health.southalabama.edu.
• Research projects and clinical cases alike are encouraged. Some clinical cases or series will be selected for oral presentations. Prizes will be awarded. 

Vanessa Washington
Phone: 251-445-8262
Fax: 251-660-5792
vfwashington@health.southalabama.edu   

Department of Neurology
University of South Alabama
1601 Center Street, Room 2270-C
Mobile, AL 36604