158th MSMS Foundation Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) Virtual Monthly Series

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158th MSMS Foundation Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) Virtual Monthly Series

158th MSMS Foundation Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) Virtual Monthly Series

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

158th MSMS Foundation Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) Virtual Monthly Series
6:00 – 8:00 PM EST  

Approved for 18 AMA PRA Category Credit(s)™

Register today for the 158th Annual Scientific Meeting Virtual Monthly Series.   We have a fantastic monthly agenda with 7 sessions remaining for 2023.  This monthly evening virtual format will give attendees the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge clinical advances from local and national experts, from the safety and comfort of their homes via a laptop, desktop computer, tablet, or cellphone via Zoom. 

The ASM sessions will also be recorded for On-Demand viewing after each monthly meeting to allow a flexible education experience that works best with physician’s schedules.  

Upcoming confirmed topics and dates include:

  • May 22 - Neurology Update 2023
  • June 26 - Lifestyle Medicine: Patients, Pillars, Practice
  • August 28 - Updates in Endocrinology
  • September 18 - Approach to Peripheral Neuropathy
  • October 23 – Dermatology Update
  • November 27 – Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • December 18 – Allergy and Asthma Updates

Highlighted Upcoming ASM Series Sessions for May and June include:

Neurology Update 2023
Monday, May 22, 2023, 6:00 – 8:00 PM ET - VIRTUAL

Approved for 2 AMA PRA Category Credit(s)™

Course Director: Kavita M. Grover, MD, Senior Staff Neurologist; and Vice Chair, Clinical Operations, Department of Neurology, Henry Ford Hospital

Speakers and Objectives:

  • Primary Headache Types and Management - Kendra Hamilton, MD
    • Describe various primary headaches, with focus on migraine. 
    • Explain treatment paradigm and considerations when choosing medications.
  • Parkinson's Disease and Management - Bisena Bulica, DO
    • Discuss key features of Parkinson's Disease and various systemic symptom associations.
    • Discuss treatment paradigm and considerations when choosing medications with special attention to side effects.
  • Peripheral Neuropathy and Management - Kavita Grover, MD
    • Identify signs and symptoms of neuropathy, common causes and management decisions.
  • Multiple Sclerosis - Work Up and Management - Mirela Cerghet, MD
    • Discuss diagnostic work up for Multiple Sclerosis and management decisions.

For more information or to register>>

Lifestyle Medicine: Patients, Pillars, Practice
Monday, June 26, 2023; 6:00 – 8:00 pm ET - VIRTUAL

Approved for 2 AMA PRA Category Credit(s)™

Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. This course will discuss how to incorporate the 6 pillars of Lifestyle Medicine into patient care to improve patient outcomes, reduce disease burden, prevent, and possibly reduce/reverse chronic disease.

After attending this presentation, learners will be able to:

  • Explain the current medical practice model and medical cost for disease management.
  • Describe lifestyle medicine and define the 6 pillars.
  • Discuss the evidence-based studies that show the positive results of implementing lifestyle medicine into practice.
  • Discuss ways to incorporate lifestyle medicine into your own practice.

Speaker: Debra B. Klueger, DO, DipILM

For more information or to register>>

Registration Fees Per Course: 

Members - $50
Non-members - $75
Retired Members - $50
Member Students and Residents - FREE

For more information, contact Brenda Marenich at 517-336-7580


Statement of Accreditation: The Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement: The MSMS designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.