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Title: 25th Annual Course: A Comprehensive Review of Movement Disorders for the Clinical Practitioner 
Brochure: Download Conference Brochure (PDF) 
Course Director(s): Stanley Fahn, M.D. & Joseph Jankovic, M.D. 
Specialty: Neurology 
Dates: 07/26/2015 - 07/30/2015 
Location: St. Regis Hotel, Aspen
315 East Dean Street
Aspen, CO 81611 
Course Number: Neurology PM 806 
Description & Objectives: This course is designed for general neurologists, neurology residents, and others in the health profession who wish to enhance their knowledge of movement disorders. This program will deal with classification of these disorders, their differential diagnosis and treatment. The goals of the course are twofold: to introduce the field to the novice, and to increase the level of knowledge of current practitioners in the field. This material will be presented in four morning and two evening sessions utilizing didactic lectures and videotape demonstrations. The format of the program is intended to provide ample time for questions and discussion following each presentation.

Participants are encouraged to bring interesting cases from their own practice for presentation during the “Night Video Rounds” session.

At the conclusion of the activity, participants will be better able to:
•Recognize, diagnose and classify the various dyskinesias
•Differentiate Atypical Parkinsonism from Parkinson disease (PD)
•Utilize new treatments for patients with PD and dyskinesias
•Recognize and treat psychogenic movement disorders 
Accreditation: The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement
The College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 27.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CME credits from activities presented by ACCME accredited providers may be used toward American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Category
2-A requirements. 
Hotel Accommodations:

A block of rooms has been reserved at the St. Regis Hotel, Aspen. These special room rates are available to course attendees from July 26 - 30, 2015. Please note, all rates quoted are subject to state and local taxes. Other rates and conditions may apply.

Guests are responsible for all nights reserved, regardless of actual arrival or departure dates.

Reservations should be made directly with the Reservations Department. To receive the rates quoted remember to mention that you are a registrant of the Columbia University “Movement Disorders” conference.

Space at the St. Regis Hotel will be held until the cut-off date listed or until the room block has been exhausted, whichever comes first. Reservations received after the cut-off date are subject to availability and prevailing rates.

Due to the shortage of hotel rooms during Aspen’s summer peak season, we strongly suggest making your reservations early.

St. Regis Hotel, Aspen                                     Standard King/Double: $439
315 East Dean Street
Aspen, CO 81611

(888) 454-9005                                              Cut-Off: June 9, 2015
(970) 920-3300

Reservations for this group can be made on-line at:

https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/columbia

https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1411031212&key=E2D0D00

 
Aspen, Colorado: Aspen is located 200 miles southwest of Denver at an elevation of 7,900 feet in the midst of the White River National Forest, near some of the most spectacular scenery in Colorado.

A wide variety of activities are offered in the summer, including music, dance, theater, hiking, climbing, fly-fishing, white water rafting, biking, golf, tennis, horseback riding, hot air ballooning, back country jeeping, shopping, dining, scenic airplane tours, and wilderness houseboat tours on a scenic mountain lake. Many local attractions include the Wheeler Opera House, Aspen Historical Society, Aspen Art Museum, Aspen Summer Music and Dance Festivals, and the Ashcroft ghost town.

The famed Aspen Music Festival boasts more than 200 musical events over a period of nine weeks, featuring symphonic, chamber, choral and opera performances. Passes to the festival will be available to conference attendees at a reduced rate. Further information regarding the music festival and recreational activities will be forwarded to you upon receipt of the registration form.

Colorado weather features warm days, cool evenings and occasional afternoon showers. Bring clothing suitable for temperatures between 50 and 80 degrees. Casual wear is recommended. 
 


FACULTY
Name Institution
Stanley Fahn, MD-Doctor of Medicine Columbia University, New Yoek , NY 
Mark Hallett International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology, Bethesda , MD 
Joseph Jankovic, MD Baylor College of Medicine, Houston , TX 


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Tuition Fees: Physicians: $500; Fellows & Residents in training: $350 (with letter from program director certifying status); Other Health Professionals: $350. The tuition fee includes the didactic lectures, daily breakfast buffet and refreshments, night video rounds and an electronic syllabus. Confirmation of registration will be sent upon receipt of the registration form.

Refund of registration fee, less a $25 administrative charge, will be made if written notice of cancellation is received by July 16, 2015. No refunds can be made thereafter. 
Tuition Cost Breakdown
Price Description
$500.00 Physicians
$350.00 Other Health Professionals
$350.00 Residents & Fellows in training (in training with a letter)
$100.00 One Day Guest
$0.00 Special Guest
      
        
 
 
   
 
   
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