BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250513T030643EDT-3064JjuJ0H@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20250513T070643Z DESCRIPTION:Dr. Nicolas Dupré of Laval University\, Dr. Karine Garneau of U niversité de Montréal\, and the members of our organizing committee are pl eased to announce that the 7th National Neuromuscular Review Course will b e held in person on October 25-26\, 2024\, at The Neuro.\n\n\nRegister her e. \n\nRegistration is free for residents\, $350 CAD for fellows\, and $50 0 CAD for neurologists\, specialists\, and professionals.\n\n\nWho should attend\n\nThe review course is aimed at residents and fellows from Canada\ , the US\, and South America\, as well as practicing community neurologist s interested in a comprehensive review of the current principles and pract ices dealing with neuromuscular diseases. \n\nBenefits of attending\n\nThi s comprehensive review course may serve to fulfill part of the preparation requirements for trainees seeking to complete the Royal College Examinati ons in neurology and in related fields. We believe this program will assis t all neurology residents in preparing for their examination. The course w ill bring community neurologists up to date on neuromuscular diseases so t hat ultimately\, they can improve the diagnosis and care of their patients .\n\nCourse topics\n\nThe course will present experts who will provide a s tate-of-the-art overview of topics such as motor neuron diseases\, pediatr ics\, neuropathies\, neuromuscular junction diseases and myopathies. The s peakers will cover basic clinical concepts from diagnosis to therapeutics\ , from genomics to immunology. The program will include examination scenar ios for those participants wishing to gain experience in examination situa tions.\n\nOverall Program Learning Objectives\n\n\n By the end of the revie w course\, participants will be able to analyze the clinical presentation of prevalent neurological disorders.\n Elaborate an investigation plan when suspecting a neuromuscular disorder.\n After completing the review course\ , participants will be proficient in reviewing the management strategies f or specific neuromuscular disorders.\n\n\n\n\n \n Registration\n Programme\n T ravel Awards\n Facility Directions\n Hotels\n Sponsors\n Contact\n Organizing C ommittee\n \n\n \n Registration\n\n Register here. Registration is free for re sidents\, $350 CAD for fellows\, and $500 CAD for neurologists\, specialis ts\, and professionals.\n \n\n \n Programme\n Download Programme\n\n \n Travel A wards\n\n Travel awards for Neurology Residents are available on a first-co me\, first-served basis to provide financial assistance to those traveling from within Canada. Additionally\, three international residents will be selected to receive the travel award. These awards are for those who have registered to attend the National Neuromuscular Review Course in Montreal. \n\n \n Applications must be submitted by August 16\, 2024\, via the travel award application form\n Award amounts will be based on distance\, for a ma ximum of $500 CAD for Canadian residents\n Additionally\, three internation al residents will receive $750 CAD each\n \n\n You will be notified of the s tatus of your application by September 6\, 2024. \n\n Award amounts will be based on distance:\n\n For Neurology residents travelling from outside the province of Québec\, approved awards will be in the amount of $500.\n\n Fo r Neurology residents travelling from outside of Montreal\, but within the province of Québec\, approved awards will be in the amount of $300.\n \n\n \n Facility Directions\n\n The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital is at 3801 University Street\, north of Pine Avenue West\, on the 91ÉçÇø U niversity campus opposite the former Royal Victoria Hospital.\n\n Montreal is served by highway Routes 10\, 15\, 20 and 40\, and by Greyhound Bus\, V iaRail and the P-E-Trudeau airport. In the city\, bus and metro service is provided by the Société de transport de Montréal (STM).\n\n Wheelchair acc ess\n\n A wheelchair accessible entrance is on University Street north of t he main entrance. Another wheelchair accessible entrance is in the loading area behind the building: to enter the loading area\, turn into the drive way south of the main entrance. Please note\, there is no parking in the l oading area.\n\n Parking\n\n Parking near the MNI is sometimes difficult. Th ere 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 Mol son Stadium.\n\n Information about parking fees\n\n Taxi Stand\n\n There is a taxi stand on University Street across from the main entrance. You may ca ll a cab from the free taxi phone in the main lobby near the Security Desk .\n\n Access by Public Transportation (STM website)\n\n Bus\n\n There are fou r bus stops within walking distance:\n\n \n Bus 144 stops at Pine Avenue and University Street\n Bus 356 stops at Sherbrooke Street and University Stre et (Nightbus)\n Bus 107 stops at Pine Avenue and Docteur Penfield\n Bus 24 s tops at Sherbrooke Street and University Street\n \n\n Metro\n\n Take the Met ro Green Line to the 91ÉçÇø station. Walk north on University Street and c ross Pine Avenue. The main entrance is on the right\, past the flags.\n\n J eanne Timmins Amphitheatre\n\n \n Enter main lobby turn left and go down the hallway to the end.\n Turn right and go down the second hallway until you see another hallway on the left.\n This hallway leads to the Jeanne Timmins Foyer.\n On your right are the Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre entrance doors. \n \n \n\n \n Hotels\n\n 91ÉçÇø has an agreement for special rates w ith several downtown hotels.\n\n Follow this link to view options: https:// www.mcgill.ca/accommodations/mohp\n \n\n \n Sponsors\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n Contact\n\n Deborah Rashcovsky\, Events Lead\n\n Neuro E vents\, The Neuro\, 91ÉçÇø\n\n debbie.rashcovsky [at] mcgill.ca \n \n\n \n Organizing Committee\n\n Dr. Nicolas Dupré\n\n Dr. Karine Garneau\n \n Dr. Gabrielle Arbour\n\n Deborah Rashcovsky\n\n  \n \n\n DTSTART:20241025T130000Z DTEND:20241026T210000Z LOCATION:Montreal Neurological Institute\, CA\, QC\, Montreal\, H3A 2B4\, 3 801 rue University SUMMARY:7th National Neuromuscular Review Course URL:/neuro/channels/event/7th-national-neuromuscular-r eview-course-354330 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR